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 and Lupardo introduce expanded 'Student Journalist Free Speech Act' (UPDATED with Capital Tonight interview on February 28)

February 15, 2018

"I have appreciated the enthusiasm and input we've received from administrators, instructors, and students at the Corning Painted-Post High School," said Senator O'Mara.

O’Mara legislation targets meth labs: Harsher penalties would face cookers, including arson charges

February 14, 2018

"Our laws need to be as tough and as thorough as they can possibly be to try to deter and punish the irresponsible meth cookers who have no regard for the health and safety of the rest of us,” said Senator O’Mara.

O’Mara, Senate Majority unveil 'Jobs and Opportunity Agenda’: New plan calls for tax cuts, regulatory reform, workforce development, and refocusing of New York State’s economic development strategies

February 13, 2018

“New York cannot continue as one of the highest taxed and overregulated states in America. It’s that simple," said Senator O'Mara.

O’Mara co-sponsoring legislation to strengthen rights of sexual assault survivors

February 13, 2018

“This package of legislation builds on laws we have enacted in recent years to strengthen the rights of sexual assault survivors and to take additional steps to ensure that survivors have access to the counseling, treatment, and other protections they need,” said Senator O’Mara.