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: Fiscal crisis, upstate economy top Legislature’s 2018 agenda

January 4, 2018

"The deficit will overshadow every decision we make this year and it will take political cooperation to right the ship,” said Senator O’Mara, a member of the Senate Finance Committee.

Governor Cuomo delivers his eighth State of the State message to kick off the 2018 legislative session: Read it here

January 3, 2018

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Announces Statewide Survey of Freshwater Anglers

January 2, 2018

Anglers who purchased a freshwater fishing license between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2017, may be asked to participate in a survey designed to learn more about their angling behaviors, preferences, and opinions on fisheries management issues.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of January 1, 2018 ~ 'First for the New Year: What's Your Opinion?"

January 2, 2018

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