The New York Liquor Authority was asked Friday afternoon if liquor, wines and spirits shops would have to close down under the Governor's latest Executive Order. The Authority offered this response: "
No, under the Governor’s direction, the manufacture,
distribution and sale of alcoholic beverages are deemed essential, thus not
subject to the Governor’s ordered workforce reductions.
Check these guidelines from Empire State Development outlining essential businesses, including essential food, beverage and retail establishments:
This guidance is issued by the New York State Department of Economic Development d/b/a Empire State Development and applies to each business location individually and is intended to assist businesses in determining whether they are an essential business and steps to request such designation. With respect to business or entities that operate or provide both essential and non-essential services, supplies or support, only those lines and/or business operations that are necessary to support the essential services, supplies, or support are exempt from the restrictions.For purposes of Executive Order 202.6, “Essential Business,” means:
4. Essential retail including-
-grocery stores including all food and beverage stores
-pharmacies
-convenience stores
-farmer’s markets
-gas stations
-restaurants/bars (but only for take-out/delivery)
-hardware and building material stores
-grocery stores including all food and beverage stores
-pharmacies
-convenience stores
-farmer’s markets
-gas stations
-restaurants/bars (but only for take-out/delivery)
-hardware and building material stores
