Nick Reisman reports for New York State of Politics that allowing customers to take alcoholic drinks as part of a takeout order from restaurants apparently is not happening in New York this year. The Democratic majority in the legislature did not include the measure in their budget proposals this year, and Gov. Kathy Hochul acknowleded on March 14 the issue would not pass this year. "I want to make sure that happens," she said of a permanent extension of the alcohol-to-go provision. "We'll find the right place to get it done. This is something New Yorkers are excited about." Restaurants were allowed to sell to-go alcohol in New York during parts of the COVID-19 pandemic, but now lobbying efforts from bars and liquor stores may have changed some lawmakers opinions. "This is to help businesses. This is to help them recoup money they lost during the pandemic," Hochul said. "This is a lifeline for them. I don't want to cut off that lifeline that our businesses are begging for and I want to get it done before the end of session." Read more about this story at New York State of Politics.