This story includes reporting from WNYC/The Gothamist. But it’s not certain yet whether lawmakers will take up the issue before their session ends on June 8. When asked recently about the latest effort to allow wine sales in supermarkets, Governor Kathy Hochul said she is waiting to see what the legislature does. that do not allow grocery stores to carry wine. New York is among the 11 states in the U.S. "We have employees that are trained to present wine and spirits, who are certified sommeliers and spirit specialists who can help the customer out more than a Wegmans supermarket cashier could do.” “it’s very detrimental to us they take half our sales away from us, and they expect us to survive on less revenue,” Harbecker said. “We have gentrification that’s just exploded all over upstate New York and downstate and people are asking for quality products in their supermarkets and they want to have wine in their local stories.’’īut Nelson Habecker, who owns East Avenue Liquor & Wine, which is just down the street from a Wegmans store, said that if the state allows wine sales in supermarkets, it would force a lot of liquor stores out of business. ![]() “It’s right for New York because we’re at a period of time where New Yorkers are more diverse than ever,” said Eusebio. He points to a Siena College survey which shows about 75% of New Yorkers favor the idea. ![]() One of the backers of the legislation is Nelson Eusebio, an official with the National Supermarket Association. We are proud to support legislation that would give New York consumers access to wine in grocery stores, like 40 other states already do. We are in favor of providing convenience for New York consumers, creating jobs, and doing everything possible to support the New York wine industry. Wegmans has always been a strong supporter of New York made products. In recent weeks, there have been signs in front of Wegmans stores headlined, ‘It’s finally time for wine’ and suggesting shoppers contact their state legislators asking New York to approve the bill that would allow wine sales in supermarkets. That’s something that chains like Wegmans have lobbied for in past years, and a somewhat modified bill is being proposed again. IT IS A VIOLATION PUNISHABLE UNDER LAW FOR ANY PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF TWENTY-ONE TO PRESENT ANY WRITTEN EVIDENCE OF AGE WHICH IS FALSE, FRAUDULENT OR NOT ACTUALLY HIS/HER OWN FOR THE PURPOSE OF ATTEMPTING TO PURCHASE ANY ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE.There is another push to allow supermarkets to sell wine in their stores in New York State. Any person under the age of twenty-one years or.No person shall sell or give away any alcoholic beverages to: We reserve the right to refuse delivery of wine or liquor for any reason.ĪCCORDING TO THE SURGEON GENERAL, WOMEN SHOULD NOT DRINK ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES DURING PREGNANCY BECAUSE OF THE RISK OF BIRTH DEFECTS.Wines and spirits are sold by KSSWINE LLC, d/b/a Parcelle Wines, License #1302013, 509-511 W38TH ST, NY, NY 10018.Your credit card will be charged separately for wine and liquor under "Parecell Wines LLC".Parcelle Wines LLC, and Baldor Transportation LLC are separate companies.Restocking charges of 15% of your order may also apply. If proper identification is not available at the time of delivery, your delivery will be refused and you will be charged a delivery attempt fee of $5.95.The person receiving the delivery must present proper age verification and will be required to sign. You must be 21 years of age to order wine or liquor.Purchases from Parcelle Wine are subject to the following terms and conditions: We are certain that you’ll find this collection to fit any occasion you may have. Our selection of wines are curated by Parcelle Wines in New York City. bakery, catering, sushi, asian foods, hibachi, dairy, deli, frozen foods, organic foods, gas, general grocery, meat and seafood, pharmacy, liquor, general. ![]() ![]() Wine and Liquor - Provided by Parcelle Wine.
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