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To stop the spread in response to rising COVID numbers in New York State, Governor Andrew Cuomo is putting a limit on private parties and closing businesses early.

Several Utica and Rome area bars, restaurants, and breweries are receiving letters 'reminding' them of New York State's current rules when it comes to musicians performing at their establishments.

Cuomo Chips, the Emperor's Boat and dollar menus that include a handful of grapes won't cut it when it comes to the new law for bar and restaurants serving alcohol.

Bars and restaurants throughout Utica, Rome, Syracuse, and the Central New York area of the state will no longer be allowed to serve alcohol to customers unless they also order food.

New York officials released more guidelines restaurants, bars and customers must follow, including customers wearing masks.

These are the five best bars to visit in Utica after the St. Patrick's Day Parade.

It's starting to get really cold outside, and nothing warms you up quite like an adult beverage. Well, a blanket or some fuzzy socks might do the trick, but where's the fun in that?

Did you realize there's a town in the Capital Region where it's illegal to sell alcohol? Neither did I, but they're hoping to change the rules with an upcoming vote.

Garth Brooks is announcing a new tour of dive bars across America on Monday and we're all hoping for a Central New York date.

A crazy night of drinking got one New Jersey man banned from a bar for life. But his night only got worse after he called the police to complain about it.

Have you ever heard of Kegs Canal Side in Jordan, NY? If you haven't you need to get real familiar, real quick. They may be one of the best kept secrets in the Utica-Rome area. Not only do they have an amazing bar, but they are a concert venue that brings in HUGE country music acts. For example…

We're not talking about the flashy, hyped up popular bars in Utica and the surrounding towns. We're focusing on the dive bars, the small, hidden neighborhood bars, the bars that time forgot. Some of these fine adult beverage establishments have been around for a long time and have quite a …