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New York Proposes Outdoor Alcohol Sales for FIFA Summer

3/5/2026

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New York State Assemblymember Tony Simone introduced the Host Act to allow select bars and restaurants to serve alcohol outdoors this summer in designated areas if approved.
If passed, the bill would be effective from June 1 to July 31, 2026.
The proposal aims to accommodate an influx of visitors during the FIFA World Cup, scheduled for July.

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Story summary

New York State Assemblymember Tony Simone introduced the Host Act to allow select bars and restaurants to serve alcohol outdoors this summer in designated areas if approved.
If passed, the bill would be effective from June 1 to July 31, 2026.
The proposal aims to accommodate an influx of visitors during the FIFA World Cup, scheduled for July.