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State Senate Says Private Booze Sales Are a Low Priority
Dwundling tax revenues and the lack of a budget plan are a much higher priority.
Since That Proposed Soda Tax Went Over So Well, the City’s Now Floating a Plan to Increase ‘Liquor-by-the-Drink’ Tax
The proposed five percent increase to the already burdensome ten percent "liquor-by-the-drink" tax is designed to raise money for the School Reform Commission.
State Senator Michael Gianaris on Kumquats, His New Favorite Food
"I also want to try them at that place that's opening today, Alder. I was looking at the menu earlier — apparently they're stuffed with sausage."
Senator Daylin Leach Pushes for Labeling Frankenfood
Though the bill has support, it still faces an uphill battles with the state's agriculture industry.
A Different Food Truck War: Alderman Versus Salvation Army in Uptown
Now the fight shifts to food trucks helping the homeless.
Meet the Chicago Pol Behind So Many Food Regulations, Alderman Ed Burke
Portrait of a food crusader.
The Rise of L.A.'s "Starbucks Stakeholders"
The term describes special interests who have only bought a cup of coffee in an area they're voting in.
Governor Cuomo, Local-Booze Pusher
He wants to see more New York State wine, beer, cider, and hooch.
State’s Power-Tripping Health Secretary and ‘Egg-Gate’ Instigator Steps Down
The outgoing secretary's brief run was surrounded in controversy almost from day one.
PA House Votes to Allow Craft Brewers to Sell Beer at Farmers Markets
The bill now awaits Senate approval.
Roll Out the Barrels: Christie Signs Bill That Boosts Craft Brewing in New Jersey
He might be taking a beating for Jersey's financial outlook, but he's the toast of the craft beer set right now.
Nutter Puts the Smackdown on Finnegan’s Wake’s Balconies
The mayor won't get on board with plans to turn a public right-of-way to private use with so much opposition form the neighborhood.
‘Pussy Riot’ Protestors Not Afraid to Waste Good Sausage
"Burn, You Putrid Cocks of Corrupt Patriarchy!"
Study Says Barnegat Bay Is In Bad Shape
Though the threats are real, NJ's Governor Chris Christie doesn't take them seriously.
Battle Over Bodine Street Spreads to Balconies On Spring Garden
Since the bar got its way with taking over the underused street, it will most likely get its balconies too.
The Abbey Introduces a "Chick-For-Gay" Sandwich
100% of all proceeds go to an organization that fights against Prop. 8.
Food Trucks and Anti-Gay Chickens: An Update
The ongoing debate over the new food truck ordinance and the Chick Fil-A controversy.
Russian Tea Room VP Seeks City Council Seat
Restaurateurs support one of their own in the upcoming City Council seat election.