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.

Sixth Annual ‘Sip and Sample’ continues Legislature’s work to promote and support New York-made wine, cheese, and food products (UPDATED)

May 6, 2019

This year's "Sip and Sample" sponsors praise the contributions of New York's producers to the culture and economy of the state. From left to right: NYS Agriculture Commissioner Richard Ball, Assemblywoman Lupardo, Senator O'Mara, Senator Metzger, and Assemblyman Palmesano.

O’Mara joins colleagues at forum on the impact of proposed ‘Farmworkers Fair Labor Act’: Hears testimony from farmers, farmworkers and others on potentially devastating action

May 6, 2019

Senator O'Mara (second from left) joined Senate and Assembly colleagues at the forum in Batavia last week.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of May 6, 2019 ~ 'What in the name of justice is going on?'

May 5, 2019

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

O’Mara, Palmesano salute Corning native at Capitol during Legislature's ‘West Point Day’ celebration: State legislators annually pay tribute to nation’s oldest, continuously operating military post

May 1, 2019

Senator O'Mara and Assemblyman Palmesano welcomed West Point Cadet Lili Ruland of Corning to the State Capitol.