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.

Unshackle Upstate gives O'Mara highest grade among State Senate GOPers on latest legislative scorecard ~ 2015-16 scorecard rates legislative commitment to Upstate manufacturing, agriculture, tax relief, overall economy

September 8, 2016

“I appreciate Unshackle Upstate’s strong advocacy on behalf of so many of the goals we share for the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions, and all of upstate New York," said Senator O'Mara, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee.

'Getting the Lead out of Schools' ~ Watch Senator O'Mara and Assemblywoman Lupardo interviewed last night on Capital Tonight discussing a landmark new law they sponsored requiring schools to test drinking water systems for lead contamination

September 8, 2016

Senator O'Mara and Assemblywoman Lupardo being interviewed by Liz Benjamin on Capital Tonight.

O’Mara says new law will strengthen Finger Lakes, Southern Tier wine, craft beverage industries ~ Believes ongoing actions will boost regional agriculture, small business and tourism

September 7, 2016

“I continue to strongly support these bipartisan efforts to recognize our most vibrant industries and take steps to help them grow, create more jobs and strengthen regional economies through the unlimited economic spin-off opportunities they offer,” said Senator O'Mara, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee.

'Officials Break Ground on New 161 Room Hotel at Tioga Downs' ~ Read and Watch More

September 6, 2016

Assemblyman Chris Friend and Senator O'Mara at the official groundbreaking for the new hotel at Tioga Downs.