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: Hochul's massive budget plan stays focused on 'spend, spend, spend'

February 1, 2023

Senator O'Mara

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' -- for the week of January 30, 2023 -- 'Keeping us in the dark on energy future'

January 30, 2023

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

O’Mara calls for Senate investigation into Hochul pay-to-play allegations

January 27, 2023

“As legislators, we have a duty to protect taxpayer dollars and investigate any suspected misuse.

O’Mara continues to call for 'HALT Act' repeal: Says it puts officers at risk, sparks an increasingly dangerous climate of violence within NY’s prisons

January 26, 2023

Our correctional officers remain extremely alarmed about rising violence inside prisons and we share their concern.