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.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of May 10, 2021 ~ 'No, governor, nursing homes tragedy not 'smart'"

May 10, 2021

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

Regional lawmakers urge Governor to allow full reopening of local DMV offices: Say it’s unacceptable that local residents are sometimes waiting three to four weeks for appointments

May 7, 2021

O’Mara and Palmesano, who recently met with local leaders across the region, said that it’s unacceptable that local residents are waiting, on average, three to four weeks for appointments at local DMV offices. Furthermore, they said that county leaders are prepared to accomplish a safe and full reopening of their DMV offices.

O’Mara calls for income tax break for unemployed New Yorkers: Seeks immediate approval of legislation excluding $10,200 in unemployment benefits, as well an overhaul of the state’s unemployment system

May 5, 2021

We can’t keep piling financial burden upon financial burden and expect workers to ever get back on solid ground again.”

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of May 3, 2021 ~ 'An alarm sounding louder than ever'

May 3, 2021

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