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O’Mara and Palmesano: NYWIA’s annual ‘Sip and Sample’ continues to grow as part of Legislature’s work to promote New York-made products ~ Read and watch more

May 17, 2017

Senator O'Mara (far left) and Assemblyman Palmesano (far right) join participants at the 4th Annual "Sip and Sample" in the Legislative Office Building: NYWIA President Suzy Miles, Lawrence Doolittle (Proprietor, Frontenac Point Vineyard and Estate Winery), John Martini (Owner, Anthony Road Wine Company), Chad Hendrickson (Viticulturalist, Lakewood Vineyards), Sam Filler (Executive Director, New York Wine & Grape Foundation), and Carol Doolittle (Proprietor, Frontenac Point Vineyard and Estate Winery).

Legislators hosting New York Wine Industry Association's 4th Annual ‘Sip and Sample’ on Tuesday in Albany: Senate and Assembly continue efforts to promote, showcase and support New York State-made products

May 16, 2017

NYWIA President Suzy Hayes said, "’Sip and Sample’ has become one of the favorite events for legislators and their staff because they get the chance to try wonderful New York products while meeting the producers themselves in a festive, informal setting."

Senate unanimously approves legislation co-sponsored by O'Mara to strengthen Lyme disease strategies: Senators participate in 'Take a Bite Out of Lyme Disease Challenge'

May 15, 2017

Senator O’Mara (second from the right, back row) and Senate colleagues participate in the “Take a Bite Out of Lyme Disease” challenge today at the Capitol. Read more about the challenge at http://lymediseasechallenge.org/join-lyme-disease-challenge/.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of May 15, 2017 ~ 'Pouring out a few thoughts on tourism'

May 15, 2017

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Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' -- for the week of February 3, 2025 -- 'NY’s energy plan still loaded with unanswered questions'

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O’Mara and Palmesano: NYWIA’s annual ‘Sip and Sample’ continues to grow as part of Legislature’s work to promote New York-made products ~ Read and watch more

Legislators hosting New York Wine Industry Association's 4th Annual ‘Sip and Sample’ on Tuesday in Albany: Senate and Assembly continue efforts to promote, showcase and support New York State-made products

Senate unanimously approves legislation co-sponsored by O'Mara to strengthen Lyme disease strategies: Senators participate in 'Take a Bite Out of Lyme Disease Challenge'

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of May 15, 2017 ~ 'Pouring out a few thoughts on tourism'

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