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.

O’Mara calls for crackdown on prison contraband, co-sponsors measure taking additional steps to respond to rising violence in state prisons

January 30, 2020

"We must take every step to protect correction officers, prison staff, inmates, and overall safety and security within the walls of our prisons," said Senator O'Mara.

O’Mara earns ‘Highest Conservative Rating’: Recognized for combating ‘current rush for progressive ideology’ and commitment to priorities like protecting taxpayers, growing jobs, public safety

January 30, 2020

Senator O'Mara and colleagues Senator Daphne Jordan and Senator Robert Ortt receive the "Highest Conservative Rating" award.

View online editions of Senator O'Mara's latest legislative newsletters highlighting topics including family farms, NY's debt burden, Medicaid spending, and the state's new 'No Bail' law

January 29, 2020

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of January 27, 2020 ~ 'Taxing and spending into the future'

January 27, 2020

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