Post by Logan on Jun 17, 2016 2:51:52 GMT -6
Upstate New York lawmaker puts a cork in bill that would allow alcohol sales at movie theaters
ALBANY — The upstate party-pooper who tried to keep New Yorkers from enjoying mimosas at Sunday brunch is at it again — this time with booze at movies.
Assembly Economic Development Committee Chairman Robin Schimminger (D-Buffalo) has bottled up legislation that would allow movie theaters to sell beer, wine and liquor. “He is still somewhat stuck in a previous era,” said Senate bill sponsor Diane Savino (D-Staten Island).
Her measure passed the Senate Thursday.
“I guess we have a Prohibition committee,” joked Assemblyman Joe Lentol (D-Brooklyn), who sponsored the Assembly version of Savino’s bill.
Read more: www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/upstate-n-y-lawmakers-puts-cork-movie-theater-alcohol-bill-article-1.2677115
ALBANY — The upstate party-pooper who tried to keep New Yorkers from enjoying mimosas at Sunday brunch is at it again — this time with booze at movies.
Assembly Economic Development Committee Chairman Robin Schimminger (D-Buffalo) has bottled up legislation that would allow movie theaters to sell beer, wine and liquor. “He is still somewhat stuck in a previous era,” said Senate bill sponsor Diane Savino (D-Staten Island).
Her measure passed the Senate Thursday.
“I guess we have a Prohibition committee,” joked Assemblyman Joe Lentol (D-Brooklyn), who sponsored the Assembly version of Savino’s bill.
Read more: www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/upstate-n-y-lawmakers-puts-cork-movie-theater-alcohol-bill-article-1.2677115