Starting in April, New York State has banned these from being sold over the counter. If a store is caught selling to a minor, the first offense is a $500 fine.
As you travel through the Southern Tier and the rest of the Empire State this weekend, you may notice additional DWI patrols and several sobriety checkpoints during the enforcement period.
Step back in time to the lively St. Patrick's Day in Oneonta, where the streets buzzed with green spirit and early morning 'kegs and eggs' celebrations.