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NY movie theaters could sell hard liquor in new state budget deal — but there’s a catch
Movie theaters can apply for a license to sell liquor, including wine and beer to their customers, under the $237 billion state budget deal crafted by Gov. Kathy Hochul and the legislature. But lawmakers don’t want filmgoers to get blotto on cocktails while watching “Ghostbusters” so customers will be limited to buying one drink per transaction. For years, legislators had resisted calls to sell alcohol in theaters but they’ve grown more receptive as the landscape changed for the film industry due to the emergence of streaming options. The COVID-19 pandemic made matters worse after theaters already struggled to fill seats in the age...
Boonville man accused of attack on father
BOONVILLE — A 28-year-old man is accused of severely beating his father at their Boonville home late Wednesday night, sending him to the hospital with multiple injuries, according to the Oneida County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff's deputies said Justin Moran, of Boonville, attacked his 51-year-old father at their residence at...
Rome announces road closures prior to officer Michael Jensen's wake, funeral
Rome has announced road closures for the scheduled calling hours and funeral service for the late Syracuse police officer Michael Jensen. Calling hours are Friday night, while the funeral is scheduled for Saturday morning. Jensen was one of two law enforcement officers who were fatally shot in Syracuse on Sunday...
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