New York’s State Liquor Authority is rolling out a series of changes it says will modernize the state’s alcohol laws and give hospitality businesses more flexibility without sacrificing public safety.
The reforms include clearer licensing rules for adult‑oriented recreational venues like axe‑throwing bars and mini‑golf courses, a new way for bars and restaurants to buy limited amounts of alcohol from liquor stores, and a license aimed at helping independent brands produce their drinks in New York.
At The Yard Sports Bar and Hatchet House in downtown Albany, president Justin Gaines said his business is part bar, part axe‑throwing venue and part private event space…