New York business group campaigns to end 'Prohibition-era' alcohol restrictions statewide

The Business Council of New York State is seeking to repeal "Prohibition-era" alcohol laws. The New York Post reported that the organization launched its "New Yorkers Cheers for Change" campaign on Sunday, pushing a proposal that would counter the state's restrictions on alcohol sales. "New York has some of the most restrictive Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) laws the entire nation because they were created during the Prohibition-era. Current ABC laws impede economic growth, job opportunities, co