Statement from Senator O'Mara on the strike at the Elmira Correctional Facility

Thomas F. O'Mara

February 17, 2025

correctional officers

Senator O'Mara

"New York State's correctional system is clearly in crisis," said Senator O'Mara.

O’Mara denounces Democrats' planned end-of-session parole reform: Charges pro-criminal mentality endangers public safety

May 27, 2021

The state Parole Board has come under fire over the past two years by O’Mara and other state legislators for its leniency in releasing convicted cop killers and other violent criminals.

O’Mara, colleagues call for end to Cuomo's mask mandate for young children: Joined by regional and statewide parents and child care providers to voice opposition (WATCH)

May 24, 2021

It is an abuse of power and if Cuomo won’t rescind it on his own, the Albany Democrats in control of the Legislature need to act immediately to end it.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of May 24, 2021 ~ 'Governor’s book deal puts exclamation point on bad ending'

May 24, 2021

Senator O'Mara shares his weekly perspective on issues facing New York State government.

O’Mara targets labor shortage holding back resurgence of local economies: Co-sponsoring new legislation requiring NYS to drop supplemental $300-per-week unemployment benefits

May 21, 2021

"The COVID-19 economic shutdown has taken an enormous toll on Upstate New York's local communities, economies, taxpayers, and workers.