Yes, liquor stores are considered essential business and still open in New York state

A lot of adults think liquor stores are essential during a quarantine. New York state agrees.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo's "New York state on Pause" executive order prohibits all businesses from having their employees report to work on-site during the COVID-19 outbreak unless the business is considered "essential."

Cuomo announced the mandate Friday, as the state's confirmed coronavirus cases grew to more than 7,000.

Employers in several categories such as health care, infrastructure and retail are exempt, including "all food and beverage stores." That includes liquor stores to the joy of many on social media.

Liquor stores, breweries and cideries can stay open and do not need to reduce their on-site workforce. All beverage manufacturing is permitted to operate during the state order as well.

Breweries can sell packaged beer for both curbside pickup and home delivery. The delivery must be accompanied by a food item, according to the state's guidelines.

The temporary rules are in effect until April 15 but can be revisited by the State Liquor Authority.

Lisa's Liquor Barn in Penfield posted on its Facebook page that is its offering online ordering and curbside pickup.

New York residents are required to remain indoors 'to the greatest extent" as part of the plan. People can leave their homes for essential services like grocery shopping, outdoor exercise that can be done alone, and public transportation but are advised to practicing social distancing.

Here is a list to determine if an employer is considered essential or nonessential.

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