ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — Starting soon, more businesses in New York State will be serving alcohol. That's because the State Liquor Authority changed their policies to allows a wide variety of adult-oriented recreational businesses apply for liquor licenses.

The policy change, announced on Wednesday, takes effect immediately. The types of business include: • Comedy clubs • Pool halls • Axe throwing • Laser tag • Go-kart tracks • Virtual reality arcades • Batting cages • Climbing gyms • Darts lounges • Board game cafes • Shuffleboard bars • Escape rooms • Mini-golf • Art galleries • Paint-and-sip studios • Cooking class studios • Pottery workshops

Now, to be eligible for an on-premises liquor license, a business must meet three main conditions: • The mai

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