NEW YORK (PIX11) – With the enactment of the 2025 budget, there are some significant changes to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law. Drinking a Martini while watching a James Bond film could be coming soon with the expansion of liquor licenses to movie theatres and other businesses. "Cheers to Governor Hochul, the Assembly, and the [...]
NEW YORK (PIX11) – With the enactment of the 2025 budget, there are some significant changes to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law.
Drinking a Martini while watching a James Bond film could be coming soon with the expansion of liquor licenses to movie theatres and other businesses.
"Cheers to Governor Hochul, the Assembly, and the Senate for adopting a number of important changes to the alcoholic beverage control laws as part of this year's state budget,” Scott Wexler, the Executive Director of the Empire State Restaurant and Tavern Association said. “We're especially pleased to see the continued emphasis on eliminating delays in licensing with the extension of authority to issue temporary retail permits."
Currently, movie theaters in New York are only allowed to sell beer and wine, but the new legislation would add liquor to the mixture, according to the New York State Liquor Authority.
This story comprises reporting from The Associated Press.
Matthew Euzarraga is a multimedia journalist from El Paso, Texas. He has covered local news and LGBTQIA topics in the New York City Metro area since 2021. He joined the PIX11 Digital team in 2023. You can see more of his work here.
