'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"

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of March 7, 2016 ~ 'Is a new RV what NY needs?'

March 7, 2016

New York State Capitol

Area counties to receive federal emergency preparedness and response funding

March 4, 2016

"This aid will help many of our local first responders enhance their readiness to respond to disasters and emergencies," said O'Mara.

Senate approves O'Mara legislation to increase meth-related criminal penalties, target meth labs (UPDATED, March 3rd)

March 2, 2016

First responders at the site of a meth lab cleanup. "These labs pose unacceptable risks to our neighborhoods, police officers and first responders," Senator O'Mara said.

O'Mara meets with area high school students, conservation leaders at the Capitol

March 2, 2016

Senator O'Mara and area high school students in the New York State Senate Chamber.