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.

Numerous regional organizations awarded state arts grants; O’Mara says funding helps promote local cultural opportunities

January 26, 2017

“We’re grateful for this state funding that will assist local organizations devoted to the arts, culture and history," said Senator O'Mara.

O’Mara: Agriculture Committee report highlights ongoing Senate support for farming and agriculture ~ View full report here

January 25, 2017

“Farming has been a mainstay of upstate New York’s culture and economy for centuries and it remains the backbone of many of our communities. But the challenges and the competition are tougher than ever,” said Senator O'Mara, who has been a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee since 2011.

Legislative hearings on Governor Cuomo's 2017-2018 proposed state budget begin this week: Higher Education examined on Tuesday, Workforce Development on Wednesday (beginning at 10AM) ~ Read more and watch the hearings live

January 25, 2017

Senator O'Mara serves as a member of the Senate Finance Committee.

Senate approves legislation O’Mara co-sponsors to ensure volunteer firefighters have access to critical health care benefits; O’Mara urges Assembly action giving volunteer firefighters coverage for job-related cancer diagnoses (UPDATED)

January 24, 2017

“Our volunteer firefighters make great sacrifices to protect the health, safety and well-being of lives and property throughout our communities. They deserve and they’ve earned the health care coverage this legislation would provide,” said Senator O’Mara.