Hochul rallies more support for to-go sales of cocktails
New Yorkers could again buy takeout cocktails at restaurants and bars under a proposal Gov. Kathy Hochul boosted Wednesday, as the Eagle has reported, and Hochul has vowed to take her proposal to the people of the state.
Restaurant and bar owners have urged Hochul to reinstitute the sale of to-go alcoholic drinks, which the state temporarily authorized at the pandemic’s onset. The policy proved popular with customers, but ended in late June 2021.
Hochul included the permanent legalization of takeout alcoholic beverages in her proposed budget, which she’s finalizing with lawmakers this month. If passed, the public would have a chance to comment on regulations for to-go sales.