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.).

Statement from Senator O'Mara on Upstate Niagara's purchase of the Kraft-Heinz facility in Campbell, Steuben County

June 30, 2017

"It remains critical to keep working closely with Upstate Niagara to ensure success, keep expanding the operation, and keep moving toward the ultimate goal of full production capacity and full reemployment," said Senator O'Mara.

'Military Appreciation Day' at Watkins Glen International on Sunday, July 2

June 27, 2017

Watkins Glen International is hosting "Military Appreciation Day" at the track on Sunday, July 2.

O’Mara sponsoring online summer reading program: Senate teams up with NYS Library and local public libraries on summer long effort to encourage young readers

June 27, 2017

“I’m glad to have this opportunity to join with so many local public libraries and other groups and organizations seeking to encourage summer reading,” said Senator O’Mara.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of June 26, 2017 ~ 'A new crop on the rise in NY'

June 26, 2017

Senator O'Mara shares his weekly perspective on the challenges and issues facing our region and state.