Crappy Liquor Stores Win on Wine Bill

The cash-strapped state government has apparently caved in to the liquor store lobby and taken the bill to expand wine sales to grocery stores to the woodshed. Crains NY is reporting the effort died today, another example of Governor Paterson's astounding political ineptitude. All across the state, crappy corner liquor stores are rejoicing as they get to stay in business due to a serious lack of competition. Meanwhile, the rest of us just scratch our heads in disbelief.