Presiding Officer

Thomas F. O'Mara

March 23, 2011

PRESIDING OFFICER--The Constitution of the State of New York designates the state's Lieutenant Governor as the President of the Senate and its presiding officer. When the lieutenant governor is unable to attend one of the Senate's regular sessions, Senate leaders appoint a senator to assume these responsibilities for the day. Senator O'Mara, who's serving his first term in the Senate following three consecutive terms as a New York State Assemblyman, presided over the Senate for the first time on Monday, March 21, 2011. In this photo, he's joined by Senate Parliamentarian Jack Casey (r.).

O’Mara, Friend and Palmesano call on Cuomo to stop delaying payments to nonprofit organizations: Say it’s worst time for state to pull back on obligations to not-for-profit sector lifelines during pandemic

July 31, 2020

They stressed that at the same time the COVID-19 crisis has increased the demand for human services to confront unemployment, food insecurity, child care and many other challenges, the state’s payment delays are jeopardizing the ability of many nonprofits to continue operating and providing programs and services.

O’Mara and Palmesano thank voters as The Glen takes checkered flag as America's "Best NASCAR Track": Fourth win in five years for WGI

July 29, 2020

"It’s a well-deserved honor for track officials and staff, drivers and, most of all, the fans who help make The Glen one of the renowned venues in all of sports and an absolute foundation of the culture and economy of our Finger Lakes and Southern Tier regions," said Senator O'Mara.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of July 27, 2020 ~ 'Protect those who protect us'

July 27, 2020

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

O’Mara named top Republican on Senate Investigations Committee

July 25, 2020

"I appreciate Leader Ortt’s confidence in my experience, commitment and ability to represent our conference on the Investigations Committee, and I want to reinforce my commitment to getting the answers that New Yorkers rightfully deserve,” Senator O’Mara said.