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 earns ‘Highest Conservative Rating’: Recognized for combating ‘current rush for progressive ideology’ and commitment to priorities like protecting taxpayers, growing jobs, public safety

January 30, 2020

Senator O'Mara and colleagues Senator Daphne Jordan and Senator Robert Ortt receive the "Highest Conservative Rating" award.

View online editions of Senator O'Mara's latest legislative newsletters highlighting topics including family farms, NY's debt burden, Medicaid spending, and the state's new 'No Bail' law

January 29, 2020

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of January 27, 2020 ~ 'Taxing and spending into the future'

January 27, 2020

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

State awards 'extreme weather’ funding to repair area roads

January 23, 2020

"The improvement and upkeep of local roads and bridges is a wise use of taxpayer dollars,” the area lawmakers said.