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 May 2, 2016 ~ 'Spreading the word about Lyme disease'

May 2, 2016

New York State Capitol

Extension of 'Hire-A-Vet' tax credit a highlight of new state budget ~ Weak economy has been especially hard on returning vets (UPDATED, May 5)

April 29, 2016

The new state budget extends New York's 'Hire-A-Vet' tax credit for two years.

O'Mara: state should cover cost of mandated pay increase for district attorneys, not counties ~ Introduces legislation to remove unfunded mandate on local taxpayers

April 29, 2016

"The last thing counties can afford is another unfunded state mandate," said O'Mara.

'National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day' is Saturday, April 30 ~ Read more and find a drop-off location near you

April 29, 2016

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, Saturday, April 30, 2016