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: Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester offering free, gentle Yoga class for Hornell-area cancer survivors

September 12, 2017

“The Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester is an active and welcome source of support for cancer survivors and their families across our region,” said Senator O’Mara.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of September 11, 2017 ~ 'Never take emergency preparedness for granted'

September 11, 2017

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

Area counties receive homeland security grants to help support local first responders

September 8, 2017

“These timely and important public safety and emergency response grants will make a difference to counties and local first responders across the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions,” said Senator O’Mara.

September is Hunger Action Month: Read more from The Food Bank of the Southern Tier

September 6, 2017

Across the Southern Tier, 1 in 4 residents receive assistance from the Food Bank at some point during the year.