NYC Mayor Buckles to the Drinking People

A day after a proposal was floated to shut down many alcohol serving establishments in the city that never sleeps, the Mayor, who would like to see everyone in bed and sleeping by 11:00 PM, has buckled.

NyPo reports:

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 Post exclusively 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.

But don't celebrate just, yet. I don't trust Michael Mussolini Bloomberg at all. He'll be back trying to curb fun some other way.