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Support for wine sales in grocery stores faces opposition from liquor store owners

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Mar. 14, 2025 By Colum Motherway The debate over the sale of wine in New York grocery stores remains contentious, with the New York State of Wine coalition and the National Supermarket Association (NSA) defending a Siena College Research Institute poll suggesting widespread public support for the change.  However, critics—mainly liquor store owners and…

Liquor store owners in Queens refute ‘supermarket-backed’ poll suggesting New Yorkers prefer wine from grocery stores

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Mar. 7, 2025 By Colum Motherway A new poll suggesting that 80% of New Yorkers support wine sales in grocery stores is being strongly contested by liquor store owners and their advocacy groups across the city.  The survey, conducted by the Siena College Research Institute in late January, claims to reveal overwhelming public support…

Sip and learn: Astoria’s Tootles and French introduces exciting wine classes and local collaborations

Jul. 29, 2024 By Czarinna Andres July 29, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Astoria wine bar Tootles and French has launched a new program of classes and events, showcasing unconventional wine-growing regions and partnering with several local businesses. The wine bar, which opened at 36-15 Ditmars Blvd. in April 2023, kicked off a series of educational… Read more »