ALBANY — A divided Common Council passed an ordinance overhauling legislation that allows bars and other businesses to play music.
The revisions to the city’s cabaret license law, now referred to as accessory entertainment, make a number of changes designed to streamline the application process and provide stability for businesses that provide musical entertainment.
Eight Common Council members voted in favor of the new legislation, with councilmen Sergio Adams and Derek Johnson voting no. Three others, Owusu Anane, Jack Flynn and Jahmel Robinson, voted present…