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 and Assembly Environmental Conservation Committees host round table on soil health and resiliency: Agriculture and government reps, conservationists and researchers discuss strategies ~ WATCH MORE HERE

May 23, 2017

Dr. David Wolfe, Professor of Plant and Soil Ecology at Cornell University, discusses soil health at a forum today in Albany sponsored by Senator O'Mara.

Senate and Assembly Environmental Conservation Committees hosting forum in Albany on Tuesday: 'From the Ground Up: Why Soil Health is Key to Sustainable Food Production' ~ VIEW LIVESTREAM BEGINNING AT 10:30 AM

May 23, 2017

The Tuesday, May 23 round table in Albany will feature a panel of experts on soil health and resiliency.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of May 22, 2017 ~ 'Volunteering on the decline?'

May 22, 2017

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

Senate approves ‘Mitchell's Law’: O’Mara co-sponsors legislation to strengthen protections for K-9 officers

May 19, 2017

"These amazing police work dogs, as well as police work horses, have earned and deserve this action to protect their safety," said Senator O'Mara.