'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"

Lyme disease awareness legislation co-sponsored by O'Mara delivered to Governor for final action ~ O’Mara continues to serve on Senate task force

July 14, 2016

"Those who suffer from Lyme disease can endure years of frustration seeking effective diagnosis and treatment," said Senator O'Mara, a member of the Senate Task Force on Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases.

Legislation to allow towns of Chemung and Erin to form single Justice Court delivered to governor to be signed into law ~ O’Mara says legislation recognizes importance of local government efficiency

July 14, 2016

"It would cut costs, eliminate waste and improve efficiency, which are all critical goals for local governments across the state," said Senator O'Mar and Assemblyman Friend.

Finger Lakes Wine Festival at The Glen presented by Yancey's Fancy ~ July 15-17, 2016

July 14, 2016

The Finger Lakes Wine Festival presented by Yancey's Fancy New York's Artisan Cheese runs from Friday through Sunday at Watkins Glen International.

O'Mara and Palmesano remind localities that BRIDGE-NY application process underway to provide state support for local bridge and culvert projects

July 13, 2016

At a "Local Roads Matter" news conference in Corning last fall, Senator O'Mara was joined by Assemblyman Palmesano, Assemblyman Chris Friend and regional highway superintendents to call for greater state support for local roads, bridges and culverts.