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2012 legislative session begins Wednesday
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The 2012 legislative session begins this Wednesday, January 4th, when Governor Andrew Cuomo delivers his second State of the State message to the Legislature.
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!["It’s another outstanding opportunity to keep the Finger Lakes region on the national map and to show our pride in Finger Lakes wine country," said Senator O'Mara and Assemblyman Palmesano. In the photo above, Senator O'Mara visits with Dave Stamp, Vineyard Manager of Lakewood Farm and Lakewood Vineyards. "It’s another outstanding opportunity to keep the Finger Lakes region on the national map and to show our pride in Finger Lakes wine country," said Senator O'Mara and Assemblyman Palmesano. In the photo above, Senator O'Mara visits with Dave Stamp, Vineyard Manager of Lakewood Farm and Lakewood Vineyards.](/sites/default/files/styles/760x377/public/article/main-image/omara-lakewood1_newweb_0_0.jpg?itok=gaKT6aQt)
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