New Legislation to Prohibit Pub Crawls in New York City
I have recently introduced legislation (A.4563) which prohibits organized pub crawls in New York City. You can read more about my legislation in this New York Post article by clicking here.
The term "pub crawl" is defined as the organized act by a licensee to entice one or more people drinking alcoholic beverages, with the purpose of becoming intoxicated, in multiple pubs or bars in a single night, normally walking or busing to each one between drinking. My bill would revoke the liquor license of an establishment that promotes organized pub crawls.
The problems these social events bring about are known only too well to the residents of our own community. Organized pub crawls are accompanied by violence, traffic congestion, destruction of property, disruptive levels of noise and public urination.
I am trying to keep the streets safe for the residents of New York and have absolutely no intention of taking away from the profits of bars and restaurants that serve their patrons in a responsible and beneficial manner. I will do my best to pass this bill and will continue to create legislation that aide in the public safety of all New Yorkers.