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.

O’Mara named to Environment-Agriculture-Housing budget conference committee meeting today at the Capitol (UPDATED)

March 15, 2018

Senator O’Mara will serve on the Legislature’s joint budget conference subcommittee on Environment, Agriculture and Housing.

New York State Legislature recognizes Watkins Glen International: O’Mara, Palmesano and Friend sponsor resolution proclaiming ‘Motorsports Appreciation Week’

March 14, 2018

From left to right at the Motorsports Appreciation Week exhibit: WGI President Michael Printup, Senator O'Mara, Katherine Legge, Assemblyman Palmesano and Assemblyman Friend.

State Senate approves comprehensive legislation to combat sexual harassment in the workplace

March 12, 2018

“We hope this legislation delivers the message loud and clear that there is no place for sexual harassment in the workplace," said Senator O'Mara.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of March 11, 2018 ~ 'State investment key to future of local roads'

March 12, 2018

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