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 February 1, 2021 ~ 'Attorney general report a beginning, not the end'

February 1, 2021

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

O’Mara says it's time for truth from Governor Cuomo: Requests subpoenas from Senate Investigations Committee, Senate GOP calls for resignation of DOH Commissioner Howard Zucker

January 28, 2021

Today’s report begins to forcefully expose the lies and the possible cover-up. Now every available action needs to be taken to compel the governor and his administration to tell the truth and be held accountable.”

O’Mara calls for fairness in funding for Upstate, local roads and bridges: At first legislative budget hearing, O’Mara stresses need for stronger state commitment to local roads and bridges

January 26, 2021

The restoration and strengthening of state support for local, upstate and rural roads, bridges and culverts must be a stronger priority in this budget.”

State Senate Republicans unveil plan to ‘Reset NY’s Restaurant & Hospitality Industry’: O’Mara co-sponsoring legislation to provide assistance to ‘cornerstone of our regional economies’

January 26, 2021

"It is time for the Legislature to act as a voice of common sense and fairness in reopening of local economies and restoring local jobs.”