Hochul extends bar and restaurant hours for Buffalo Bills game

Gov. Kathy Hochul made a special announcement for Bills fans ahead of Sunday’s game across the pond.

Hochul said on X, formerly known as Twitter, that she has spoken with officials from the State Liquor Authority to extend the deadline for businesses in New York to obtain a special permit.

This way, sports bars and restaurants can serve alcohol as early as 8 a.m. This lets fans watch the game while enjoying a drink at their favorite local spot.

The Buffalo Bills will take on the Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Game time is 9:30 a.m.

You can check out the Governor’s statement on X below:

With the @BuffaloBills playing across the pond on Sunday morning, I know fans will be gathering for the big game & may fancy a pint.

I'm directing the State Liquor Authority to extend the deadline for special permits, so sports bars & restaurants can serve as early as 8am. ❤️💙

— Governor Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) October 4, 2023