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.

Leading small business group gives O'Mara one of Senate's highest ratings: Past recipient of ‘Guardian of Small Business Award,’ O’Mara continues as a steady voice for small business

September 3, 2020

“I take great pride in being a strong and steady voice in the state Legislature for our small, independent businessmen and businesswomen," said Senator O'Mara.

O’Mara warns any move by ‘Farm Wage Board’ could drive more farmers out of business: Says worst possible time for action to jeopardize farm economies, food supply chain

August 31, 2020

"It is critical for upstate legislators, for whom the farm economy is a foundation of communities we represent, to keep close watch on a Wage Board now holding the future of so many farmers and rural economies in its hands," said Senator O'Mara.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column ~ for the week of August 31, 2020 ~ 'The burden on future generations is clearly alarming'

August 31, 2020

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

Senator O'Mara's weekly column ~ for the week of August 24 2020 ~ ‘Future chapters far from written on NY’s response’

August 24, 2020

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