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.

Area counties in line for homeland security grants: O’Mara says funding supports local first responders

September 17, 2018

“Emergency preparedness, response, and recovery are fundamental government responsibilities,” said Senator O'Mara.

Register online for September 10 emergency preparedness training in Corning: Event at Corning High School continues ongoing statewide initiative that has already trained 250,000 New Yorkers

September 6, 2018

"This emergency preparedness and response initiative has proven very popular, successful, and worthwhile," said Senator O'Mara.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of September 3, 2018 ~ 'A tribute to compassion and daily work'

September 4, 2018

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

O’Mara and Palmesano: Thank you to voters for making Finger Lakes 'America's Best Wine Region’

August 31, 2018

“We are thrilled to have this chance to raise a glass to all of the voters who took the time, day after day, to let America know that the beauty and the value of the Finger Lakes wine region is unmatched," said Senator O'Mara and Assemblyman Palmesano in a joint statement.