'N.Y. wineries collect nearly 200 medals at Tasters Guild competition'

Thomas F. O'Mara

May 16, 2013

The ongoing growth and quality of New York's wine and grape industry is one of the state's great success stories.

That success story added another chapter this week.

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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.

O’Mara and Palmesano: Help The Glen take checkered flag again as America's ‘Best NASCAR Track’

June 23, 2017

Next stop? Governor's Desk: Senate and Assembly approve O’Mara’s legislation establishing ‘Upstate Transit Funding Board’

June 23, 2017

“These systems provide critical links for thousands upon thousands of upstate residents and their jobs, medical appointments, schools, shopping, and other destinations. Public transit is also a cornerstone of the regional transportation systems vital to economic development, job growth, anti-poverty and housing initiatives, energy and environmental conservation,” said Senator O'Mara, vice chair of the Senate Transportation Committee.