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Battle brewing over continuation of takeout alcohol at NY restaurants
Updated Mar 11, 2021;
Posted Mar 11, 2021
Big Kid Pouch cocktails from Rise N Shine in Syracuse are seen in a file photo.Jared Paventi | jaredpaventi@gmail.com
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By Steve Barnes | Times Union, Albany
Albany, N.Y. Amid the rush to finish the state budget, navigate scandals surrounding Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and chart a path forward in the battle against the coronavirus pandemic, a few state legislators are trying to keep at least some attention focused on continuing the sale of takeout alcohol from restaurants.
“I’ve had owners tell me this has helped keep the doors open during the pandemic. It’s that important,” said Pat Fahy, a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly whose district covers much of city of Albany and some of its western and southern suburbs.
Battle brewing to continue alcohol takeout from restaurants
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1of11Takeout cocktails from Albany Distilling Co. in Albany.Susie Davidson Powell/For the Times UnionShow MoreShow Less
2of11Buy PhotoAssemblywoman Pat Fahy speaks during a Times Union editorial board meeting Tuesday Oct. 21, 2014, in Colonie, N.Y. (Will Waldron/Times Union)WWShow MoreShow Less
4of11Buy PhotoScott Wexler, executive director of the Empire State Restaurant and Tavern Association, center, speaks during a press conference where restaurant and hospitality trade association leaders advocated to keep the state’s current tip credit system in place Monday, Dec. 8, 2014, at the Legislative Building in Albany, N.Y. The New York State Department of Labor Wage Board will hold a public hearing Tuesday to make recommendations to the Department of Labor on whether to keep the current “tip credit” system or require employers to pay the minimum wage to all food service workers. U