Read the New York Times on Finger Lakes wines

Thomas F. O'Mara

October 17, 2011

Agriculture

The New York Times recently ran a series of illuminating articles on the Finger Lakes wine industry. See:

"Deep Lakes, Icy Climate, Great Wine" [October 11, 2011]

"The Good Life Comes a Little Harder in the Finger Lakes" [October 11, 2011]

View a Finger Lakes wineries slide show

New law encourages the expansion of "homebrew" beer, wine and cider-making in New York State

November 15, 2016

“The establishment of these production centers will help enhance and strengthen the foundations of local agriculture, local business and local tourism,” said Senator O’Mara, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee.

O'Mara: Completion of the Black Diamond Trail in Tompkins County creates one of New York State's 'great multi-use trails'

November 15, 2016

"These investments will go a long way toward securing the future quality and strength of the Finger Lakes region’s recreational and tourism foundations,” said Senator O'Mara, Chairman of the Senate Envrionmental Conservation Committee.

Senator O’Mara extends congratulations to Cornell University President-elect Martha E. Pollack

November 14, 2016

"Cornell University plays a central role in the educational and economic success of the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions, particularly in key sectors including agriculture, high-tech entrepreneurship, rural affairs, and research and development," said Senator O'Mara.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column ~ for the week of October 14, 2016 ~ 'The work that goes on after Veterans Day'

November 14, 2016

New York State Capitol