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.

With 90-degree plus temperatures expected across the state, agencies issue reminders on extreme heat precautions, pet safety, other tips ~ Read more

June 29, 2018

Keep your pets safe the from the dangers of extreme heat.

O'Mara and Palmesano: Vote online to help The Glen take the checkered flag as America's ‘Best NASCAR Track’ and remember that Sunday, July 1 is 'Military Appreciation Day' at WGI (active military and veterans receive two complimentary tickets to the race)

June 28, 2018

Senator O'Mara praises The Glen's "Military Appreciation Day" as a "great celebration of American heroes."

From the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation: Find Out More About Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs)

June 27, 2018

The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation website provides important information and updates on HABs including identification, safety recommendations and reporting.

O’MARA AND PALMESANO WELCOME FUNDING FOR REGIONAL RURAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS: Say new state and federal funding investing in ‘21st Century’ infrastructure

June 26, 2018

“Upstate rural populations rely on these local transit systems as absolute lifelines to get to work and back, secure educational opportunities, access health services, go to the grocery store, and access other needs and services," said Senator O'Mara and Assemblyman Palmesano.