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 renews call for one-year delay on new bail reform laws: Says so-called ‘reforms’ raising red flags as new report shows thousands of inmates being readied for release from county prisons

December 11, 2019

Senator O'Mara hears testimony from local district attorneys at a public hearing in Albany in October.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of December 9, 2019 ~ 'State leaders eyeing higher taxes, again'

December 9, 2019

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

Local counties awarded emergency communications grants: O’Mara, Friend and Palmesano say funding supports local first responders

December 6, 2019

Counties throughout New York State utilize the funding to undertake infrastructure, equipment and technology upgrades.

So-called 'reforms' raising red flags on law and order, weakened criminal justice system: O’Mara co-sponsors legislation to impose a one-year moratorium on the implementation of new bail reform laws

November 21, 2019

Senator O'Mara hears testimony from local district attorneys at a recent public hearing in Albany.