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.

State awards funding to assist regional bicycle, pedestrian infrastructure projects

April 19, 2017

"Assisting these locally based projects to enhance the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians is a wise state investment that will also pay dividends for short- and long-term air quality regionally and throughout New York State," said Senator O'Mara, chairman of the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee.

O’Mara welcomes state's first-ever ‘Industrial Hemp Summit’ at Cornell University: O’Mara has joined Southern Tier Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo to sponsor several new laws encouraging the industry’s growth (UPDATED)

April 18, 2017

From left to right at the opening of today's summit at Cornell University: NYS Agriculture Commissioner Richard Ball, Senator O'Mara, Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo and Kathryn Boor, Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University.

O’Mara, Palmesano: One week to go to support Corning's Gaffer District in 'America's Main Streets’ competition

April 17, 2017

"It’s a chance to express our pride in one of the great downtowns anywhere, as well as to share our appreciation for all of the hard work that so many civic leaders and business owners have put into making the Gaffer District such an outstanding regional and statewide attraction,” said Senator O'Mara and Assemblyman Palmesano in a joint statement.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of April 16, 2017 ~ 'Paving the way for better local roads'

April 17, 2017

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