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-Lupardo legislation to require lead testing in school drinking water systems signed into law ~ Lawmakers praise broad coalition of public health, environment and healthy schools advocates for helping secure enactment of first-in-the-nation law

September 6, 2016

“It’s a landmark achievement and we’re hopeful that this action in New York will lead to action in other states to protect children," said Senator O'Mara.

O'Mara and Palmesano issue final reminder to municipalities on BRIDGE-NY application process ~ Application deadline is this Friday, Sept. 9, 2016 ~ [UPDATE: 'Southern Tier the biggest upstate beneficiary']

September 6, 2016

At a "Local Roads Matter" news conference in Corning last fall, Senator O'Mara was joined by Assemblyman Palmesano, Assemblyman Chris Friend and regional highway superintendents to call for greater state support for local roads, bridges and culverts.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of September 5, 2016 ~ 'More jobs best way to honor Labor Day'

September 5, 2016

"Simply put, this job creation contract makes a major difference for the future of economic development, and to workers and families across the region," said Senator O'Mara.

Happy Labor Day, and Thank You to Our Workers!

September 5, 2016

"Our local workforce is second to none," said Senator O'Mara.