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.

Legislative hearings on Governor Cuomo's 2018-2019 proposed state budget continue Wednesday: Housing at 9:30 a.m., Workforce Development at 2:30 p.m. Read more and watch the hearings live

January 23, 2018

Legislative hearings on Governor Cuomo's 2018-2019 proposed state budget begin this week: Higher Education examined on Tuesday. Read more and watch the hearing live

January 22, 2018

O’Mara co-sponsoring legislation to encourage donations from food industry: Calls for tax credit to grocers, others donating surplus food

January 19, 2018

Senator O'Mara joined other Food Bank of the Southern Tier volunteers in December to assist the annual BackPack Program.

Senate committee approves O'Mara legislation to eliminate fees for Purple Heart license plates

January 18, 2018

"Purple Heart recipients risked their lives in defense of America. They are heroes, and they have earned and deserve every show of respect and gratitude that we can provide,” said Senator O’Mara.