Lawmakers reintroduced legislation this year that would allow supermarkets in New York state to sell wine — a move that pits small business owners against retail giants throughout the city and state.
Bill S1279A/A1328A introduced by state Sen. Liz Krueger (Upper East Side, Midtown) and Assembly Member Pamela Hunter (Syracuse) would amend the alcoholic beverage control law to establish grocery store wine licenses. The lawmakers have positioned the bill as a consumer convenience measure and revenue generator that modernizes what they have called an “outdated” system surrounding liquor laws.
