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New York towns and villages that still ban booze nine decades post-prohibition could soon be forced to lift restrictions under a new bill moving through the Legislature.
The proposed legislation, which is up for a state Senate vote, seeks to overturn a 1934 law that allowed communities to opt to stay dry after the end of Prohibition.
Today, seven communities in New York maintain complete bans on alcohol sales, according to the New York State Liquor Authority - with the largest the town of Caneadea in western New York, home to approximately 2,000 residents.
The bill's sponsor argues lifting restrictions will give a boost to local businesses and make life more convenient for those who have to travel out of town to buy liquor.
'This ain't the Prohibition era any longer. We live in New York in 2024, and this thing is kind of silly,' said state Sen. James Skoufis, a Democrat who chairs a legislative committee that most of the state alcohol laws pass through.
But critics are furious at the idea of the state taking control away from locals and point to health concerns.
If passed, the legislation would impact several towns, including Caneadea, Clymer, and Orwell, among others
New York towns and villages that still ban booze nine decades post-prohibition might be forced to lift such restrictions under a new bill moving through the Legislature
The largest dry town is Caneadea in western New York, home to around 2,000 residents
Resistance to a law change is widely expected, particularly in the Assembly, where lawmakers may be hesitant to strip powers away from local officials.
Some town leaders question the necessity of overturning these long-standing bans, arguing that there are more pressing issues facing the state.
Senator George Borrello raised concerns about diverting attention from critical issues including crime and affordability.
'The more Democrats can talk about meaningless issues like adultery and prohibition, the less they have to talk about the real issues that they have failed our state on, like
