New bill could allow for sale of wine at New York grocery stores

New bill could allow for sale of wine at New York grocery stores

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A new bill recently introduced in the New York State Senate could soon allow for the sale of wine in grocery stores across New York State. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The bill, introduced by State Senator George Borrello (R-57), states that wine can be sold in stores, but the wines would have to be produced in New York or made with ingredients produced or grow…

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