'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.

Read more, "N.Y. wineries collect nearly 200 medals at Tasters Guild competition"

O’Mara sponsoring legislation to expand workforce tax credit for farmers; NY Farm Bureau identifies action as a top priority in 2017

January 26, 2017

"Even with the tax relief we successfully achieved as part of the current state budget, we have to keep taking actions like this one for family farmers continuing to struggle with high costs and an overall tough economy,” said Senator O'Mara, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee.

Numerous regional organizations awarded state arts grants; O’Mara says funding helps promote local cultural opportunities

January 26, 2017

“We’re grateful for this state funding that will assist local organizations devoted to the arts, culture and history," said Senator O'Mara.

O’Mara: Agriculture Committee report highlights ongoing Senate support for farming and agriculture ~ View full report here

January 25, 2017

“Farming has been a mainstay of upstate New York’s culture and economy for centuries and it remains the backbone of many of our communities. But the challenges and the competition are tougher than ever,” said Senator O'Mara, who has been a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee since 2011.

Legislative hearings on Governor Cuomo's 2017-2018 proposed state budget begin this week: Higher Education examined on Tuesday, Workforce Development on Wednesday (beginning at 10AM) ~ Read more and watch the hearings live

January 25, 2017

Senator O'Mara serves as a member of the Senate Finance Committee.