Statement from Senator O'Mara on the strike at the Elmira Correctional Facility

Thomas F. O'Mara

February 17, 2025

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Senator O'Mara

"New York State's correctional system is clearly in crisis," said Senator O'Mara.

O’Mara receives key committee assignments at start of 2023 legislative session

January 13, 2023

"These assignments place my focus squarely at the center of several of the most challenging and critical debates over the future direction of our state," said Senator O'Mara.

O’Mara, Palmesano, Friend joined by regional law enforcement calling for a crackdown on illegal 'sticker stores’ selling marijuana

January 12, 2023

"We need to make it clear that these illegal sticker stores cannot operate and that there are criminal and civil consequences for any owners who continue to do so,” the lawmakers said.

O’Mara: State government priorities cannot be focused on out-of-control spending

January 10, 2023

New York State remains one of America’s highest-taxed, least affordable, most debt-ridden and overregulated states, and we’re leading the nation in population loss to top it off. It’s mind-boggling how Governor Hochul and top legislative Democrats can keep boasting about higher and higher state government spending.

O’Mara, Senate GOP unveil ‘Rescue New York’ agenda: Call for focus on making New York safer, more affordable (Details here)

January 9, 2023

"Albany Democrats have no interest in reining in out-of-control spending, eliminating taxes, lowering costs, cutting burdensome regulations and mandates, or restoring public safety," said Senator O'Mara..