From today's Elmira Star-Gazette, 'NY gun privacy deadline is Wednesday'

Thomas F. O'Mara

May 14, 2013

Gun Control

Wednesday, May 15, 2013, is the deadline for New York State pistol owners to file the opt-out form to keep their information private.

Read more in this morning's Elmira Star-Gazette, "NY gun privacy deadline is Wednesday"

More information HERE.

Statement from Senator O'Mara on the passing of Cornell University President Elizabeth Garrett ~ University calls for a moment of silence today at 4:00 p.m.

March 7, 2016

The University has announced a moment of silence that will be observed today at 4:00 p.m.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of March 7, 2016 ~ 'Is a new RV what NY needs?'

March 7, 2016

New York State Capitol

Area counties to receive federal emergency preparedness and response funding

March 4, 2016

"This aid will help many of our local first responders enhance their readiness to respond to disasters and emergencies," said O'Mara.

Senate approves O'Mara legislation to increase meth-related criminal penalties, target meth labs (UPDATED, March 3rd)

March 2, 2016

First responders at the site of a meth lab cleanup. "These labs pose unacceptable risks to our neighborhoods, police officers and first responders," Senator O'Mara said.