New York State is expanding the types of businesses eligible to apply for liquor licenses. This marks the first major update to the state’s liquor licensing laws since 1934.
Under Governor Hochul’s plan to modernize state laws, a wide range of businesses—including pool halls, axe-throwing venues, virtual reality arcades, go-kart tracks, darts lounges, mini-golf courses, comedy clubs, paint-and-sip studios, cooking class studios, and other similar recreational venues—may now qualify for liquor licenses…