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 May 28, 2018 ~ 'A big business that's about to get bigger'

May 29, 2018

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

'Students Inside Albany': Area students participate in League of Women Voters of New York State's educational program

May 24, 2018

Kylee Miler (l.) of Bath and Kelly Proctor of Trumansburg joined Senator O’Mara on the rostrum in the historic New York State Senate Chamber.

Area state legislators congratulate local senior volunteers honored at Capitol tribute: O’Mara, Friend, Palmesano recognize regional contributions

May 23, 2018

Older New Yorkers’ Day is celebrated in conjunction with events across the nation during May to observe National Older American's Month. This week’s event acknowledges the significant contributions made by older New Yorkers to their communities.

Senate and Assembly host Cornell University ‘Hemp Forum’ in Albany: Farming, education and government reps, researchers and advocates will discuss strategies to continue growing NY’s industrial hemp industry (UPDATED: Watch a replay of today's forum)

May 22, 2018

Since 2014, Senator O’Mara and Assemblywoman Lupardo have worked closely with Governor Cuomo and his administration to enact new laws and policies that have jump-started the industry’s growth in New York State, as well as help secure an economic foothold for state farmers in the nation’s burgeoning industrial hemp industry.