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 June 10, 2019 ~ 'A bad move for all the wrong reasons'

June 10, 2019

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

FIFTH-GRADE STUDENTS FROM ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL IN PENN YAN VISIT ALBANY: Tour the Capitol building with O’Mara and Palmesano

June 8, 2019

St. Michael School

O’Mara, Palmesano welcome Odessa-Montour High School wrestling champion to the Capitol: Dylan Houseknecht captured state championship earlier this year

June 5, 2019

In the photo above in the Assembly Chamber on Tuesday, June 4, from left to right: Chris Houseknecht (Dylan’s father), Senator O’Mara, Dylan Houseknecht, Assemblyman Palmesano, Scott Houseknecht (Dylan’s grandfather), and Coach Dan Batchelder.

O’Mara blasts move to issue driver's licenses to illegal immigrants: Says New York State becoming a haven for lawbreakers and putting law-abiding citizens at risk

June 5, 2019

Senator O’Mara strongly opposes legislation to allow the state to issue driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants.