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 reminder: Online petition calling for repealing, reworking 'No Bail' law

February 12, 2020

Repeal bail reform

O’Mara and Palmesano share local concerns over Cuomo's proposed state budget: Pledge to work to prevent state efforts to ‘pass the buck on fiscal responsibility’

February 11, 2020

In the photo above in the state Assembly Chamber, from left to right: Senator O’Mara, Corning City Manager Mark Ryckman, Corning Mayor Bill Boland, Corning City Councilmember Alison Hunt, and Assemblyman Palmesano.

O’Mara continues to encourage local input on '2020 Community and Legislative Survey’: Online questionnaire seeks input on range of regional, statewide challenges

February 10, 2020

“This annual survey helps provide meaningful and useful snapshots of what’s on the minds of area residents paying attention to state government and willing to give some thought to the choices being debated and decided in Albany,” said Senator O’Mara.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of February 10, 2020 ~ 'A dangreous, failed law stays in place'

February 10, 2020

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