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 July 1, 2019 ~ 'Don't wait: Summer's gone in a blink'

July 1, 2019

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

O’Mara joins local officials to celebrate arrival of new Dansville Town Highway Department machinery: State funding instrumental in purchase of new gravel-making equipment for local shared services

June 25, 2019

In the photo above at today’s ceremony marking the arrival of the new gravel crusher in the background, from left to right: Dansville Highway Superintendent Ray Acomb, Senator O’Mara, Town of Wayland Highway Superintendent Ray Thielges, and Town of Cohocton Supervisor Tom Johnson.

Legislature approves O’Mara-Palmesano legislation designating the ‘Trooper Nicholas F. Clark Memorial Bridge’: Measure pays tribute to life and service of fallen local State Trooper

June 25, 2019

"We hope that it will help express the enduring respect of our local community, our entire region, and the State of New York. The ‘Trooper Nicholas F. Clark Memorial Bridge’ will forever honor Nick’s memory and forever stand as a reminder of his service," said Senator O'Mara and Assemblyman Palmesano.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of June 24, 2019 ~ 'A nightmare for farming communities'

June 24, 2019

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