Wine in grocery stores?

Thomas F. O'Mara

May 23, 2011

Should New York State allow wine to be sold in grocery stores?

That's been debated in the Legislature for a long time, and I weighed in on the issue today.

O’Mara congratulates graduates: Keep moving forward and building a better world

June 26, 2020

Congratulations to the Class of 2020!

O’Mara, Palmesano and Friend urge Governor to rescind proposed cut in funding for persons with disabilities: Say it puts residential facilities, services at risk

June 25, 2020

O’Mara, Palmesano and Friend called on Governor Cuomo and his administration to find a “better, more compassionate and more sensible solution.”

Cuomo administration ‘strikes again’: O'Mara says last-minute Phase 4 rules changes keep holding back local economies

June 24, 2020

"Local county leaders, local residents and workers, and local business owners have demonstrated extraordinary discipline and perseverance following state guidelines and faithfully playing by the rules to execute the COVID-19 response and protect public health. It’s not right for the Cuomo administration to keep arriving at the last minute with unexplained rules changes," said Senator O'Mara.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of June 22, 2020 ~ 'Nursing home crisis demands independent scrutiny'

June 22, 2020

Senator O'Mara shares his weekly perspective on issues facing New York State government.