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.

‘Local Roads Matter’ coalition will again call on Governor, Legislature to strengthen state support for local roads and bridges

March 3, 2020

Since 2013, Senator O'Mara and Assemblyman Palmesano have helped build legislative support for the "Local Roads Matter" campaign.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of March 2, 2020 ~ 'Wearing orange and delivering a message'

March 2, 2020

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

O’Mara: Two weeks to go to submit nominations for Senate's 23rd annual ‘Women of Distinction’ tribute

March 2, 2020

In 2018, Senator O'Mara honored Kathryn J. Boor, a Chemung County native and Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at Cornell University as a "Woman of Distinction.".

O’Mara: Wage Board shouldn't have power to drive more family farms out of business

February 28, 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 so many farmers’ futures in its hands.