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 and Palmesano host New York Wine Industry Association's 3rd Annual "Sip and Sample" in Albany on May 4th ~ Continuing effort to promote and showcase Finger Lakes, New York State-made products ~ Read and watch more (UPDATED)

May 4, 2016

From left to right: Todd Eichas, Owner of New Vines Bed & Breakfast in Penn Yan, Jane Miles, NYWIA President Suzy Miles, and Senator O'Mara.

O'Mara, Palmesano join parents of Derrick Robie to continue fight for parole legislation ~ Read and watch more from this morning's news conference in Albany (UPDATED, May 5th)

May 3, 2016

Dale and Dori Robie, holding a photo of their son Derrick, at this morning's news conference.

National Teacher Appreciation Day, Tuesday, May 3rd ~ Thank You!

May 3, 2016

National Teacher Appreciation Week is this week with National Teacher Appreciation Day being observed on Tuesday, May 3rd.

O’Mara says first round of grants through new invasive species program benefits local efforts ~ O’Mara, colleagues fought for investment in new state budget

May 2, 2016

Senator O'Mara has led efforts to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species locally and statewide.