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.

Senate holding public hearing today to examine Lake Ontario and St. Lawrence River flooding: O’Mara and Ritchie will host government colleagues and water experts in Oswego County, livestream will be available

October 10, 2017

Among many topics, Senator O'Mara and Senator Richie will discuss federal and state programs designed to help people get back on their feet.

O’Mara announces aid for local public libraries: Grants also go to Southern Tier and Finger Lakes library systems

October 10, 2017

From left to right at Library Advocacy Day event in The Well of the Legislative Office Building in Albany in March: New York Library Association (NYLA)) Executive Director Jeremy Johannesen, Senator O'Mara and NYLA Director of Government Relations & Advocacy Mike Neppl.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of October 9, 2017 ~ 'Domestic violence demands raising awareness'

October 10, 2017

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

O’Mara and Palmesano pay tribute to local GST BOCES student honored as NYACCE ‘Student of the Year’

October 4, 2017

At Senator O’Mara’s district office in Elmira, from left to right: Senator O’Mara, Tizta’s daughter Blen, Tizta Birbirsa, Robin DeLong, and Assemblyman Palmesano.