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.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of July 10, 2017 ~ 'Next stop for rural public transportation'

July 10, 2017

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

Regional projects to combat invasive species awarded state funding: O’Mara, colleagues have fought for increased state investment

July 8, 2017

"The uncontrolled spread of aquatic invasive species threatens to devastate regional tourism economies and cost local communities hundreds of millions of dollars and thousands of jobs," said Senator O'Mara, chair of the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee.

O’Mara: Revitalization awards for Elmira continue laying foundations for Southern Tier

July 5, 2017

"These Elmira-based projects represent exciting and fantastic additions to a city that’s a cornerstone of the entire Southern Tier region,” said Senator O'Mara.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of July 3, 2017 ~ 'A successful summer, page by page'

July 5, 2017

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