The Office of the Governor of the State of New York
02/21/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/21/2026 18:08
Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul
Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul
"I have directed the State Liquor Authority to suspend enforcement with respect to alcohol service hours tomorrow between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m., allowing bars and restaurants to open early so U.S. hockey fans can gather to watch the Olympic gold medal game.
"This will apply only in areas not under a State of Emergency, as our top priority remains keeping people in communities impacted by the blizzard safe and off the roads.
"I still remember watching the 1980 game as a college student at Syracuse University, working in a pizza shop. The whole place stopped and watched together. I hope a new generation of New Yorkers gets that same moment tomorrow.
"Go U.S.A.!"
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