'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, Lupardo and advocates announce legislation to require lead testing in schools ~ Call for action before end of current legislative session ~ Read and watch more (UPDATED, June 8)

June 7, 2016

Senator O'Mara speaks at today's news conference. To the senator's immediate left is Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, who sponsors the legislation in the Assembly.

O'Mara, Lupardo and advocates to announce legislation requiring testing for lead in schools on Tuesday ~ Read more

June 6, 2016

The O'Mara-Lupardo legislation calls for more stringent testing for lead contamination in school water systems.

Senate unanimously approves O'Mara legislation creating paint recycling program to cut costly local burden

June 6, 2016

"This legislation exemplifies how much we can accomplish by working together with industry on important environmental concerns," said Senator O'Mara.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column -- for the week of June 6, 2016 ~ 'Workforce Development Key to Economic Growth'

June 6, 2016