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 will honor local WWII Navy Veteran: The late Paul C. “Digger” Vendetti selected for induction into the NYS Senate Veterans’ Hall of Fame

May 20, 2019

“So many veterans served our nation courageously and honorably, and then returned home to lift the lives of our local communities," said Senator O'Mara.

Senate approves bike safety legislation supported by O'Mara, who says new law would enhance motorist awareness, prevent accidents, bolster local safety efforts like tonight’s ‘Ride for Silence’ in Wisner Park

May 15, 2019

“With more and more cyclists sharing our roadways, we should take every reasonable step to make all drivers more aware of the need for safety,” said Senator O’Mara, a member of the Senate Transportation Committee.

Area lawmakers sponsor resolution paying tribute to local track and field champion Lily Hall: Dundee 8th-grader, member of Watkins Glen Indoor Track Club captured national Triple Jump Championship earlier this year

May 14, 2019

At the May 9 tribute in the Dundee Junior-Senior High School auditorium, from left to right: Macy Hall (Lily’s mother), Lily, William Hall (Lily's father), Assemblyman Palmesano, Varsity Boys’ Track Coach Scott Shepardson, Sharon Sitrin-Moore, and Varsity Girls’ Track Coach Joe Hober.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of May 13, 2019 ~ 'Serving up a few thoughts on tourism'

May 13, 2019

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