Liquor sales in movie theaters, to-go sales of cocktails included in New York budget agreement


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ABC News— New York would expand access to booze under a series of measures unveiled on Thursday as part of a larger state budget agreement

VINnews—Liquor Sales in Movie Theaters, To-Go Sales of Cocktails Included in New York Budget Agreement. ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York would expand access to booze by allowing movie theaters to sell liquor and continuing to let people buy takeout cocktails from bars and restaurants under a series of measures unveiled Thursday. Join our WhatsApp group Subscribe to our Daily Roundup Email The state Assembly passed the measures Thursday, which

Fortune—Lawmakers advance measure to bring more booze to movie theaters in New York—'Someone should be able to enjoy a cocktail while they watch a movie,' senator says. New Yorkers would also be allowed to buy takeout cocktails at restaurants and bars for the next five years.

New York Post—NY movie theaters could sell hard liquor in new state budget deal -- but there's a catch. Movie theaters can apply for a license to sell booze as well as wine and beer to customers, according to the $237 billion state budget deal crafted by Gov. Kathy Hochul and the legislature.