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.

Regional airports awarded state funding: O’Mara says airport investment critical to regional economy

January 9, 2018

“The regional aviation industry has an enormously positive economic impact across the local economy,” said Senator O’Mara.

Senate Environmental Conservation Committee approves O'Mara legislation establishing paint recycling program: O’Mara urges Assembly action in 2018, says measure would cut costly burden on local governments and foster government-industry cooperation

January 8, 2018

Seeking common ground and cooperation, rather than government cramming unreasonable demands down the throat of industry, can help give New York State a more business-friendly environment and actually result in better, more workable laws,” said Senator O’Mara, Chairman of the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of January 8, 2018 ~ 'From the toy store to the checkout line'

January 8, 2018

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

O’Mara encourages local input on 2018 ‘Community and Legislative Survey’

January 5, 2018