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 March 19, 2017 ~ "The 'BFair2DirectCare' campaign gains momentum"

March 20, 2017

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

Happy St. Patrick's Day to everyone across the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes!

March 17, 2017

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Senate budget stays focused on jobs, infrastructure, heroin: O'Mara highlights stronger state commitment to local transportation, water infrastructure

March 15, 2017

“The last thing a New York State taxpayer needs is to have to pay another tax or another fee. We need to be moving in the other direction, which means lower taxes and fewer fees,” said Senator O'Mara.

Senate GOP budget will propose funding to compensate direct care professionals: O’Mara calls it ‘absolute priority’ for people with disabilities

March 13, 2017

“This is an absolute priority" said Senator O'Mara.