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.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of April 6, 2020 ~ 'One priority for all of NY right now'

April 6, 2020

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

O’Mara: Defeating coronavirus is top priority, but final state budget adds to burdens facing Upstate communities, economies, governments, schools, taxpayers, and workers

April 3, 2020

"One thing is absolutely clear, Upstate needs to reclaim a voice in this state government,” said Senator O'Mara.

O'Mara, Palmesano, and Friend urge Governor to accept federal aid and not pass Medicaid costs to counties: NYS can use $5.2B from federal stimulus package

March 30, 2020

The lawmakers stressed that now is not the time for the state to begin requiring counties to cover a larger share of the Medicaid system that already costs taxpayers more than $70 billion a year.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of March 29, 2020 ~ 'Staying focused, moving forward'

March 29, 2020

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