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.).

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of March 4, 2019 ~ 'After Amazon, reopening the door to new jobs'

March 4, 2019

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

O’Mara joins GOP colleagues to propose ‘Re-Open New York for Business’ plan

February 27, 2019

"We need to take significant steps to reopen the door to welcome new jobs across all of our communities and turn New York State’s business climate from one of the worst in the nation to one of America’s best,” said Senator O'Mara.

National Invasive Species Awareness Week, February 25-March 3, 2019: Senator O'Mara has spearheaded prevention initiatives, read more

February 27, 2019

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of February 25, 2019 ~ 'Another wrecking ball aimed at upstate'

February 26, 2019

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