Will Albany, NY Repeal Cabaret Law?

Many of us enjoyed the city of Albany when it had one of the greatest nightlifes in Upstate New York. Lark Street, Pearl Street, Madison and Washington Avenue. All of these streets once had live music and entertainment and so many memorable nights, Those days are long past and the party days of Albany seem to be gone.

In 2012 Albany enacted the Cabaret Law, which was put in place a system in which establishments had to apply for a cabaret permit in order to have live entertainment. That meant more than just bands, it also meant DJs and other entertainers as well. From the law itself,

The entertainment licensing regulations as set forth in this article are designed to permit live entertainment in establishments where it is deemed appropriate and to promote and protect the public health,…