Independence Day 2011

Thomas F. O'Mara

July 4, 2011

My best wishes for a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July celebration.

And a reminder of the foundation of this proud national observance: America's Declaration of Independence.

State Senate approves legislation authorizing ride-sharing companies to operate Upstate by July 4th: O’Mara co-sponsors measure and cites economic, other benefits

May 17, 2017

Legislation co-sponsored by Senator O’Mara would allow ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft to begin operating in upstate New York State by June 29, in time for the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

Senate unanimously approves O’Mara's paint recycling legislation: O’Mara, state Association of Counties continue to call it important mandate relief action for local governments and taxpayers

May 17, 2017

At a news conference in the Capitol last June, from left to right, New York State Association of Counties Executive Director Stephen J. Acquario, Senator O'Mara and Senator Rich Funke call on Assembly leaders to approve Senator O'Mara's paint stewardship legislation.

O’Mara and Palmesano: NYWIA’s annual ‘Sip and Sample’ continues to grow as part of Legislature’s work to promote New York-made products ~ Read and watch more

May 17, 2017

Senator O'Mara (far left) and Assemblyman Palmesano (far right) join participants at the 4th Annual "Sip and Sample" in the Legislative Office Building: NYWIA President Suzy Miles, Lawrence Doolittle (Proprietor, Frontenac Point Vineyard and Estate Winery), John Martini (Owner, Anthony Road Wine Company), Chad Hendrickson (Viticulturalist, Lakewood Vineyards), Sam Filler (Executive Director, New York Wine & Grape Foundation), and Carol Doolittle (Proprietor, Frontenac Point Vineyard and Estate Winery).

Legislators hosting New York Wine Industry Association's 4th Annual ‘Sip and Sample’ on Tuesday in Albany: Senate and Assembly continue efforts to promote, showcase and support New York State-made products

May 16, 2017

NYWIA President Suzy Hayes said, "’Sip and Sample’ has become one of the favorite events for legislators and their staff because they get the chance to try wonderful New York products while meeting the producers themselves in a festive, informal setting."