New York tried and failed to crack down on liquor

In 1896, alcohol was ruining the moral fiber of New York. The solution? The Raines Law, which made it harder to operate drinking establishments, including a ban on the sale of alcohol on Sundays, except for hotel and lodging houses that serve drinks with complimentary meals. Sounds like a terrible idea with puritanical intentions. What could possibly go wrong? #history #historyfacts #historytime #comedy #newyork #drinks #drink #alcohol