State Senator Thomas F. O’Mara discussed the growth of New York State’s wine and grape industry in an interview with Joe Salzone on WHCU Radio on August 11, 2025. O’Mara highlighted the industry’s significant expansion over the past generation, noting its development into one of the state’s most notable achievements.
During the interview, O’Mara also addressed how, particularly in the last decade, there has been considerable growth in related sectors such as craft breweries, cideries, and distilleries. He described these developments as contributing to a broader success story for New York’s agricultural and beverage industries.
O’Mara said, “One of NYS’s greatest success stories is the spectacular rise of the wine and grape industry accompanied now by a…” He encouraged listeners to learn more about this topic through his recent column titled “One of New York’s greatest success stories.”
Additional information about Senator O’Mara’s views can be found in his published column on this subject.
