Gov. Kathy Hochul supports plan to allow alcohol-to-go sales permanently
NEW YORK -- Alcohol-to-go sales in New York, allowed under a popular COVID-era policy, may become a permanent fixture.
Gov. Kathy Hochul said she will include it in her next state budget proposal.
Selling alcoholic beverages with to-go orders became a staple during the COVID lockdown when bars and restaurants were closed to dine-in patrons.
The law currently allowing to-go alcohol sales expires in April 2025.
Last year, Hochul laid out a plan to legalize it permanently and streamline the application process for new state liquor licenses and renewals.
