Business Council Launches New York Alcohol Law Repeal Push, Citing 4,000 Jobs and $500 Million Gain
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 13
Business Council Launches New York Alcohol Law Repeal Push, Citing 4,000 Jobs and $500 Million Gain
2 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 13
Summary
New York’s Business Council on Sunday rolled out its “New Yorkers Cheers for Change” campaign, pressing lawmakers to repeal or loosen alcohol rules dating to 1934.
The group says the state’s ABC laws — including the 200-foot and 500-foot licensing limits — block restaurant and bar openings, curb consumer choice and hold back the wine and spirits industry.
Its proposal argues modernization could create more than 4,000 jobs and generate $500 million in new economic activity, building on a 2023 state commission launched under Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Hochul’s office said she wants to keep supporting small businesses and work with stakeholders next session, but some local officials still warn that easing the rules could oversaturate neighborhoods with alcohol sellers.