Mayor Bloomberg today scuttled a controversial administration proposal to slash the number of establishments serving alcohol — in a bid to curb excessive and underage drinking.
The NY Post reported on the wacky plan, which drew howls of outrage from responsible drinkers and operators of liquor venues across the city.
Asked if the mayor backed the effort to limit booze-selling businesses, Bloomberg spokesman Stu Loeser said, “No.”
“One reason the mayor has been successful in office is because we think there are no bad ideas in brainstorming _ and then we weigh them against other concerns. We’re deeply committed to encouraging entrepreneurs to start and expand small businesses in the city,” the mayoral spokesman said.
Loeser did say the mayor supports the overall goal of reducing binge drinking and illegal alcohol sales to minors through public service ads and other initiatives.
The city Health Department pursued reducing the “density” of alcohol outlets through its Partnership for a Healthier New York initiative. The campaign is being coordinated through the department’s fundraising arm, the Fund for Public Health.
{NY Post/Matzav.com Newscenter}
it would have been a good idea, too bad there are too many people hooked on their social drinking problems
Great picture of his Highness!