Staten Island Ferry will offer beer and liquor again, ending a seven-year period without alcohol.
The Booze Cruise is Making a Comeback Alcoholic beverages will return to the Staten Island Ferry this week after a seven-year hiatus, as announced by city officials on Monday. The ferry fleet’s MV SSG Michael H. Ollis kiosk will start selling beer, hard seltzers, and canned cocktails beginning Friday. In the following weeks, this service […]
Proposal for ‘Grandparents’ Happy Hour’ would allow nursing homes to avoid getting a liquor license
Happy Hour Legislation for Seniors in Minnesota Happy hour can be a challenge for some seniors in Minnesota, but a new proposed bill may change that. It aims to allow nursing homes to serve drinks without requiring a liquor license. Currently, Minnesota laws prevent facilities without a liquor license from hosting events with alcohol. However, […]
Liquor stores in New York might be allowed to sell cannabis beverages, but there’s a catch.
New York state is on the brink of permitting licensed liquor stores to sell cannabis-infused drinks, though these beverages would need to be low in THC content. Legislators are examining a proposal that would enable liquor stores to offer marijuana beverages alongside traditional alcohol, provided these drinks contain less than 5 milligrams of THC. According […]
The reasons why liquor bottle ‘marrying’ is against the law and tips for identifying it, according to specialists
Combining Liquor Bottles: A Cause for Concern Pouring one liquor bottle into another might seem harmless, but experts warn it’s a practice that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Customers should definitely keep an eye out for potential red flags. In the industry, it’s widely recognized that “marrying” liquor bottles is against federal law, and state laws […]
City Council Members in Minneapolis Warn They May Withhold Liquor Licenses from Hotels That Accommodated ICE Agents
Minneapolis City Council Debates Liquor Licenses for Hotels Housing ICE Agents On Tuesday, members of the Minneapolis City Council discussed whether to deny the renewal of liquor licenses for two hotels that accommodate Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel. Tom Homan, the border czar, recently announced the conclusion of Operation Metro Surge, a campaign targeting […]
Are they being unfair? Minneapolis City Council alters liquor licenses for hotels supportive of ICE
Minneapolis City Council Delays Hotel Liquor License Renewals The Minneapolis city council has decided to postpone the renewal of liquor licenses for two hotels in the area where federal immigration agents were reportedly staying. On Tuesday, the council voted 8-5 to put off the renewal decision until the February 17 meeting. Additionally, they opted to […]
Saudi Arabia’s sole liquor shop increases offerings for affluent foreigners
Recent reports suggest that the Saudi government has loosened restrictions on alcohol sales, which have been in place for decades, specifically for foreigners who can demonstrate a monthly income of at least $13,300. In Saudi Arabia, where Islam’s holiest sites are located, alcohol consumption has long been prohibited for religious reasons. The country has historically […]
Virginia liquor store damaged by a tipsy raccoon launches new cocktails inspired by the viral animal
Raccoon-Inspired Cocktails Debut After Store Mishap A liquor store in Virginia is creating waves with three new cocktails inspired by an unexpected incident involving a raccoon that went on a wild spree inside the store, ultimately passing out in the bathroom. On November 29, a raccoon, described as “highly intoxicated,” broke several bottles of liquor […]
Raccoon Found Enjoying a Drunken Nap in Liquor Store Bathroom
Drunk Raccoon Found in Virginia Liquor Store A liquor store worker in Virginia stumbled upon a rather unexpected scene when he discovered a drunken raccoon passed out in the bathroom after indulging in some alcohol. The Hanover County Animal Shelter confirmed that this “masked bandit” had rummaged through the aisles of the Ashland ABC store, […]
Raccoon enters Virginia liquor store and falls asleep inside
Drunk Raccoon Rescued After Liquor Store Incident A raccoon was rescued in Virginia after it reportedly broke into a liquor store on Black Friday, engaging in what authorities described as an “alcohol-fueled rampage.” Hanover County Animal Rescue noted that police discovered the raccoon, named “Cole,” after they found a broken liquor bottle. It was later […]