U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer, D-Brooklyn, and state Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci, R-South Huntington, are calling for the federal government to increase protections for the craft beer industry. Schumer has been urging the Department of Agriculture to give New York State the “Malt Barley Endorsement” (M.B.E.), a special federal insurance option, available […]
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Empire State Trail will boost economy and NY’ers health, supporters say
A coalition of health advocates, environmental groups and even a national retailer are looking to build legislative support for the proposed 750-mile Empire State Trail, which would connect bikers, joggers and walkers from New York City to Canada, and Albany to Buffalo. Gov. Andrew Cuomo included the project in […]
Craft beverages are playing an important role in NY’s tourism plans
“As someone who’s been to all 62 counties a few times in the last year, I can tell you that this state is on fire,” said Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul at an Oct. 18 tourism and craft beverage summit in Albany. “There is only one New York City, and we […]