drinking

Bans were put in place after alcohol was used to influence undecided voters.

"Happy hour" has a rather surprising origin story that dates back to the 1800s, but it's still illegal in these states.

There are many breweries and taprooms throughout the Capital Region. One popular brewery in Glens Falls has decided to add a second location in the heart of Troy.

If you are looking to try a craft beer or cider in the Capital Region, there are a ton of places to choose from. Check out the best breweries in the Capital Region according to the "Best of" poll from Times Union readers.

These counties in New York State allow bars and restaurants to serve liquor past 2 am.

If you are looking for something cool and different to do this winter, head on up to the Lake Geroge region and check out the many ice bars they have to offer. There are full frozen bars you can sit at, enjoy ice luges, fire pits surrounded by ice, and even photo-ops with ice sculptures you can get in or pose with.

Get ready because just in time for the holidays, there is a whiskey-a-day calendar available for the first time in the U.S.

A popular beer company has decided to make a hard coffee. Yes, it's coffee with an alcoholic kick.

Making homemade sangria is delicious but it's time-consuming and very messy. Now there is a grocery store that is going to be selling frozen sangria kits to save you time and energy.

Through Monday, a crackdown is in effect.  It's Memorial Day weekend, a time to celebrate, to remember and honor veterans past and present, and a time to enjoy.  But, not a time to drink and drive (well, really at no time should you be drinking and driving)...

Sounds too good to be true right? It indeed is not. This could be you, see if you have what it takes!

Now's the time to start applying for internships and this one might be the best one out there. This internship pays you to drink beer and socialize. Here's how to apply