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Nightlife Workers Demand Free Water for Safety
12/4/2025
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Story summary
- New York nightlife workers and partygoers push for free water at alcohol-serving venues to address safety concerns.
- Venues are not required to provide free water, with bottled water costing up to $12.
- Brian Hackel, an EMT, started a petition to mandate free water at alcohol-serving venues.
- Similar laws exist in San Francisco and Minnesota.
- Harm reduction advocates say hydration improves safety and can attract patrons.
