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Hochul suspends New York liquor law to let bars open early for Olympic hockey game amid blizzard forecast

February 22, 2026

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has temporarily suspended liquor laws to allow bars to open early for the U. S. vs. Canada Olympic gold medal hockey game.

Hochul suspends New York liquor law to let bars open early for Olympic hockey game amid blizzard forecast

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Bars can open early for the Olympic hockey game on Sunday.
The decision is made by Governor Kathy Hochul.
Counties under a state of emergency due to a blizzard will not allow early opening.
New York City is facing potential historic snowfall.

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Hochul suspends New York liquor law to let bars open early for Olympic hockey game amid blizzard forecast

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Hochul suspends New York liquor law to let bars open early for Olympic hockey game amid blizzard forecast

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