By Keith Brown
The governor’s proposal to make alcoholic to-go drink sales from restaurants and bars in our state permanent will have disastrous consequences in the near future.
While many small businesses are pleased with the proposal as to-go sales have helped support their businesses in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, this cannot excuse the risks to public safety this permanent change will pose to New Yorkers. This proposal is a move in the wrong direction—providing support through much-needed tax breaks in the state budget seems much more appropriate.
Assemblyman Keith Brown represents the 12th Assembly District, which includes parts of Suffolk County, encompassing the vibrant towns of Huntington, Babylon and Islip.