The Brief
- One state assemblymember is sponsoring a bill that would allow some New York bars and restaurants to serve alcohol outdoors this summer in anticipation of the FIFA World Cup.
- The idea comes only months before the FIFA World Cup, which is sure to bring swaths of people to the city.
NEW YORK – One state assemblymember is sponsoring a bill that would allow some New York bars and restaurants to serve alcohol outdoors this summer in anticipation of the FIFA World Cup.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 01: FIFA World Cup Trophy on display during the official Trophy Tour around FIFA 2026 World Cup host cities on July 01, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
Bill that would ease alcohol restrictions
What we know:
New York State Assemblymember Tony Simone introduced the “Host Act” a few weeks ago.
The bill, if passed, would amend the current alcoholic beverage control law in the city.…