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.

Listen to Senator O'Mara on AM 1480 WLEA's 'Newsmaker Show' with a comprehensive discussion of the heroin crisis locally and statewide, including the move for additional legislative action before the end of the current session

June 8, 2016

Listen to Senator O'Mara's recent interview on WLEA radio in Hornell.

O'Mara, Lupardo and advocates announce legislation to require lead testing in schools ~ Call for action before end of current legislative session ~ Read and watch more (UPDATED, June 8)

June 7, 2016

Senator O'Mara speaks at today's news conference. To the senator's immediate left is Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, who sponsors the legislation in the Assembly.

O'Mara, Lupardo and advocates to announce legislation requiring testing for lead in schools on Tuesday ~ Read more

June 6, 2016

The O'Mara-Lupardo legislation calls for more stringent testing for lead contamination in school water systems.

Senate unanimously approves O'Mara legislation creating paint recycling program to cut costly local burden

June 6, 2016

"This legislation exemplifies how much we can accomplish by working together with industry on important environmental concerns," said Senator O'Mara.