New York State Senate Republicans

06/23/2026

"The Senate Republican Conference knows that increased spending does not equal affordability – and this year’s fiscal trainwreck of a budget proves just that." - Senator Rob Ortt

We will continue to challenge Albany mandates, so your family can stay right here in NYS.

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06/23/2026

Upstate New Yorkers are beyond fed up. Destroying nature to “save the planet” doesn't add up- instead Albany Democrats should take notes on our Conference's all of the above energy approach, so we can stop littering our beautiful farmland with harmful green energy projects.

As an Owasco solar facility continues inching forward after years of delays, the town is seeking to ban large battery energy storage systems.

06/23/2026

This gerrymandering will tear apart counties, cities, towns, and villages, all to serve Albany Democrats' political interests. Hardworking New Yorkers rejected this power grab before, and they will reject it again. The Senate Republican Conference will fight this every step of the way, and in 2027, we will make sure every New Yorker knows exactly what they are voting on.

Dems in the Legislature aren't just trying to redraw the maps. They're trying to rewrite the state constitution.

06/22/2026

New York State Senator Tom O'Mara and our entire Conference have fought tirelessly to make life easier for ratepayers. Meanwhile Albany Democrats fought back to make the NYS energy crisis EVEN WORSE- doubling down on burdensome green energy mandates that continue to crush New Yorkers.

“Energy affordability is a crisis that demands action” A weekly COLUMN by NY State Senator Tom O’Mara I’ve spent the past few weeks recapping the just-concluded 2026 legislative session, in […]

06/22/2026

DEAD LAST. New York State has become a laughing stock and a blueprint for other states on how NOT to approach affordability issues. And it's only going to get worse as long as Albany's one-party machine continues to make life harder on New Yorkers.

New Realtor.com data reveals a massive housing divide as restrictive zoning and high costs cause New York and five other states to flunk.

06/22/2026

Governor Hochul wants NYC and Buffalo taxpayers to foot the bill for this nonsense. 🤦‍♂️

Yet another prime example of the idiocy stemming from Albany.

The Hochul administration has quietly extended a pilot program providing free healthcare for s*x workers – with the price tag for taxpayers now expected to soar to nearly $2.5 million.

06/21/2026

Happy First Day of Summer New York State. After a tough Winter, we’ve finally made it to longer days and warmer weather. Celebrate by taking a walk, going to the beach, or just simply enjoying the sunshine in your backyard. ☀️🏖️

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day! Today we celebrate the fathers and father figures who make such an impact on our lives! Thank you for all you do.

06/19/2026

Please join us in wishing Senator Jack Martins a happy birthday🎉

06/19/2026

🚨 New Yorkers are struggling with "affordability" AND Democrats are focused on replacing the words "mother" and "father" with terms like "gestating parent" and "non-gestating parent."
Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Senator Bill Weber, Senator Alexis Weik urge Governor Kathy Hochul to VETO this ridiculous bill