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 18, 2020 ~ 'An important step on a long road back'

May 18, 2020

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

O’Mara renews call for independent investigation of COVID-19 nursing home crisis

May 15, 2020

"An independent investigation is warranted and necessary for the families who have lost loved ones, the caregivers putting themselves at risk, and to ensure better and safer policies moving forward,” said Senator O'Mara.

Listen To Senator O'Mara on AM 1480 WLEA's May 15th 'Newsmaker' show discussing today's regional reopenings, the state's broken unemployment insurance system, and the COVID-19 crisis in nursing homes

May 15, 2020

Listen to Senator O'Mara on AM 1480 WLEA radio in Hornell.

O’Mara calls on Cuomo administration to redouble efforts to fix unemployment system: Says it's become a desperate crisis for too many workers and families

May 11, 2020

"It’s become a desperate situation and it’s past the time to get it fixed," said Senator O'Mara.