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.).

Area state legislators congratulate local senior volunteers honored at statewide tribute

May 22, 2019

"It’s a fitting tribute to the thousands of hours they’ve volunteered, which have made such a difference in so many lives,” said Senator O'Mara.

REMINDER: O’Mara, Palmesano urge area residents to keep voting to support Downtown Corning in nationwide ‘Main Streets’ competition (contest ends on Sunday, May 26)

May 22, 2019

“Let’s all keep voting for the Gaffer District, once a day every day. It’s another opportunity to help put our region on the national map," said Senator O'Mara and Assemblyman Palmesano.

Senator O'Mara 2019 Veteran Hall of Fame Nominee

May 21, 2019

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of May 20, 2019 ~ 'Driver awareness equals bicycle safety'

May 20, 2019

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