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: Finger Lakes Cheese Festival on Saturday great chance to support local agriculture, tourism

July 26, 2019

Two years ago, O'Mara honored Carmella Hoffman, Owner and Operator of Sunset View Creamery and a driving force behind the Finger Lakes Cheese Alliance, as a New York State Senate 2017 "Woman of Distinction."

O’Mara congratulates local graduates of 208th session of NYS Police Academy Basic School

July 25, 2019

“They and all of their fellow graduates will serve all New Yorkers as proud members of the New York State Police, which is revered and respected as one of the world’s finest law enforcement agencies," said Senator O'Mara.

O’Mara-Palmesano legislation designating the ‘Trooper Nicholas F. Clark Memorial Bridge’ signed into law

July 24, 2019

"We envision the 'Trooper Nicholas F. Clark Memorial Bridge' as an enduring honor to Trooper Clark, and a reminder to future generations of his courageous service and meaningful life," said Senator O'Mara.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of July 22, 2019 ~ 'Keep Up the Fight Against Invasive Species'

July 22, 2019

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