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.).

Next Stop? Governor's Desk: O’Mara’s legislation establishing ‘Upstate Transit Funding Board’ delivered to Cuomo for final action

October 16, 2017

Senator O'Mara has sponsored numerous meetings and forums on the future of rural public transportation, including one with Senator Jim Seward (r.) in Cooperstown.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of October 16, 2017 ~ 'Report highlights case for local roads campaign'

October 16, 2017

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

Senator O'Mara receives 'Special Friend Award' from Ithaca's Franziska Rackers Center

October 13, 2017

"I welcomed this week's occasion to once again, on behalf of our entire region, express our gratitude to the leadership and staff for all that they do to create opportunities for people with disabilities and their families. It's important work and they carry out their mission admirably and effectively," said Senator O'Mara.

O’Mara holding community meeting in Tompkins County on Thursday, October 12

October 11, 2017