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

Thomas F. O'Mara

February 17, 2025

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Senator O'Mara

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

Senate and Assembly GOP conferences hold forum on nursing home crisis: O’Mara renews call for independent investigation (Watch a replay of today's forum)

August 17, 2020

"Thousands of lives have been lost and too many questions have been raised, and remain unanswered, to have in-house reports be the final word. An independent investigation, using all of the powers at our disposal, is warranted and necessary for the families who have lost loved ones, the caregivers who put themselves at risk, and to ensure better and safer policies moving forward,” said Senator O'Mara.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column ~ for the week of August 17, 2020 ~ ''Nursing homes tragedy needs ongoing investigation"

August 17, 2020

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

O’Mara notes announcement of September 15 auction for site of DOT maintenance facility in Tompkins County: Has long supported city and county redevelopment effort

August 12, 2020

Throughout the longstanding effort by the city of Ithaca and Tompkins County, Senator O’Mara has strongly supported the relocation of the DOT maintenance facility at the end of Third Street in the city.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of August 10, 2020 ~ ''Cuomo administration stonewalling on nursing homes'

August 10, 2020

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