Owners, who relied on the drinks to stay afloat during the pandemic, are unloading cocktails and wondering what to do with all the packaging equipment that is now useless as an alcohol sales loophole is closed. Source: New York Times
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How India Walton Pulled It Off in the Buffalo Mayoral Primary
By Gotham Rex on June 24, 2021
Ms. Walton, 38, a democratic socialist who has never held political office, defeated Byron Brown, a four-term incumbent. Source: New York Times
N.Y. State of Emergency Ends Thursday. Booze to Go to End With It.
By Gotham Rex on June 23, 2021
With most restrictions already relaxed and fewer new coronavirus cases being detected in the state, “the emergency is over,” Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said on Wednesday. Source: New York Times
N.Y. City Council Is Set for a Complete Overhaul in Primary Election
By Gotham Rex on June 23, 2021
As progressive groups hoped to push the Council to the left, early results showed two of their favored candidates had won and others appeared likely to be elected. Source: New York Times
Rancor Between Adams and Yang Marks End of Bruising Mayoral Campaign
By Gotham Rex on June 21, 2021
On the eve of Tuesday’s primary, the top candidates for mayor of New York City issued their sharpest criticism of the campaign. Source: New York Times
With Billions of Dollars at Stake, a Critical Race Vies for Attention
By Gotham Rex on June 19, 2021
Candidates to be New York City’s next chief financial officer are straining for attention from the public during a crucial moment. Source: New York Times
Maya Wiley Takes Credit for Daniel Pantaleo’s Firing. Is That Justified?
By Gotham Rex on June 17, 2021
When she was the head of the Civilian Complaint Review Board, Ms. Wiley was criticized for not being more aggressive in pursuing discipline against officers. Source: New York Times
A School District Got Rid of Columbus Day. It Didn’t Stop There.
By Gotham Rex on June 17, 2021
A New Jersey school district, criticized for renaming the day for Indigenous people, eliminated the names of all holidays. It might undo that, too. Source: New York Times
New York Is Getting $22 Billion in Federal Aid. How Should It Be Spent?
By Gotham Rex on June 16, 2021
Business leaders warn the mayor that an influx of aid could be squandered on short-term programs that won’t help the unemployed. Source: New York Times
Cuomo’s Inner Circle Raised Money for Aide, Joseph Percoco, Who Was Convicted of Bribery
By Gotham Rex on June 15, 2021
Gov. Andrew Cuomo distanced himself from the aide, Joseph Percoco, but the governor’s sister and close allies quietly funded the aide’s legal fight. Source: New York Times
Is Bill de Blasio Secretly Backing Eric Adams for Mayor?
By Gotham Rex on June 14, 2021
The mayor is not making a public endorsement in the primary race, but he is believed to favor Mr. Adams, the Brooklyn borough president. Source: New York Times
With Cuomo Weakened, N.Y. Lawmakers End Session With Flex of Power
By Gotham Rex on June 14, 2021
State lawmakers passed several progressive priorities to cap the 2021 session, but clashed with Gov. Andrew Cuomo as impeachment inquiries continued. Source: New York Times
Herb Sturz, a Quiet Force in the Life of New York City, Dies at 90
By Gotham Rex on June 11, 2021
His agenda and reach, in government and out, extended from criminal justice to urban planning, though his constituency — prisoners, the homeless, the elderly and more — hardly knew his name. Source: New York Times
U.S. Senate Confirms First Muslim Federal District Judge
By Gotham Rex on June 11, 2021
The judge, Zahid N. Quraishi of New Jersey, said after his selection by President Biden, “Candidly, I would prefer to be the hundredth, if not the thousandth.” Source: New York Times
Dianne Morales Faced a Campaign Uprising. Will It Matter to Voters?
By Gotham Rex on June 9, 2021
Ms. Morales is running for New York City mayor on a platform of tackling inequality and shifting resources away from policing. But her campaign has been marred by defections and dysfunction. Source: New York Times