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 approves O’Mara's ‘Solar Panel Collection Act’: O’Mara says action offers a commonsense approach to waste management

June 7, 2017

Senator O'Mara's legislation would establish a program to collect, transport, recycle and dispose of out-of-service solar panels.

Local public libraries awarded state grants: Area legislators say funding will help libraries undertake renovations, upgrades

June 7, 2017

The grants are awarded through New York’s Library Construction Grant Program, which received $19 million in the 2016-17 state budget to allocate this year’s awards.

Senate Energy Committee holds confirmation hearing for governor's pick to head the state Public Service Commission: Read and watch more here

June 6, 2017

The Senate Energy and Telecommunications Committee, including Senator O'Mara (third from the left), conducts a confirmation hearing for Governor Cuomo's nominee to head the state Public Service Commission.

New law authorizes ride-sharing companies to operate Upstate in time for the July Fourth weekend; O’Mara co-sponsors new law and cites economic, other benefits

June 6, 2017

A new state allows ride-sharing services to begin operating Upstate in time for the Fourth of July weekend.