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.

O’Mara continues to sponsor legislation targeting meth crimes: repeat offenders, those cooking meth in presence of a child, would face harsher penalties

February 16, 2017

“We need tougher laws against these dangerous and irresponsible meth cookers who have no regard for the health and safety of the rest of us,” said Senator O'Mara.

Important slate of legislative budget hearings this week: Environment (Monday,9:30am), Education (Tuesday, 9:30am), Transportation (Wednesday, 9:30 am), Health/Medicaid (Thursday, 9:30am), and Housing (Friday, 9:30am) ~ Watch live here

February 16, 2017

"These hearings give us an opportunity to directly question top Cuomo administration officials, as well hear directly from grassroots advocates and local officials on the impact the governor’s plan would have on our local communities, schools, economies and property taxpayers,” said Senator O’Mara, who serves as Chair of the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee.

Statement from Senator O'Mara on the sudden and unexpected passing of Yates County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mike Linehan

February 15, 2017

Yates County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mike Linehan died suddenly earlier today.

Senate Environmental Conservation Committee approves O'Mara legislation establishing paint recycling program: O’Mara urges Assembly action in 2017, says measure would cut costly burden on local governments and foster government-industry cooperation

February 14, 2017

“Working together can go a long ways on reaching an end result on other important issues that would benefit our state fiscally, economically and environmentally. The Assembly Democratic leadership should take action this session,” said Senator O'Mara, chairman of the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee.