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 June 10, 2019 ~ 'A bad move for all the wrong reasons'

June 10, 2019

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

FIFTH-GRADE STUDENTS FROM ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL IN PENN YAN VISIT ALBANY: Tour the Capitol building with O’Mara and Palmesano

June 8, 2019

St. Michael School

O’Mara, Palmesano welcome Odessa-Montour High School wrestling champion to the Capitol: Dylan Houseknecht captured state championship earlier this year

June 5, 2019

In the photo above in the Assembly Chamber on Tuesday, June 4, from left to right: Chris Houseknecht (Dylan’s father), Senator O’Mara, Dylan Houseknecht, Assemblyman Palmesano, Scott Houseknecht (Dylan’s grandfather), and Coach Dan Batchelder.

O’Mara blasts move to issue driver's licenses to illegal immigrants: Says New York State becoming a haven for lawbreakers and putting law-abiding citizens at risk

June 5, 2019

Senator O’Mara strongly opposes legislation to allow the state to issue driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants.