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business2 years ago

"Chick-fil-A Faces Potential Sunday Opening Mandate in New York State"

The New York State Assembly has introduced the Rest Stop Restaurant Act, which would require food and beverage companies contracted to provide services at certain locations to stay open seven days a week. This could potentially affect Chick-fil-A, which currently operates at seven Thruway service areas. The bill aims to maximize the benefit to travelers and ensure reliable food services. Chick-fil-A has not yet responded to the proposed legislation.

business2 years ago

"Proposed Bill Aims to Mandate Sunday Operations for Chick-fil-A on Thruway"

A bill introduced in the New York State Assembly would require all restaurants, including Chick-fil-A, at Thruway rest stops to be open seven days a week. Lawmakers argue that Chick-fil-A's policy of being closed on Sundays is an inconvenience for travelers. Currently, Chick-fil-A eateries are open at only seven out of 27 Thruway service areas being rebuilt.

politics2 years ago

Seneca Nation and NYS Assembly clash over Rochester casino vote.

The New York State Assembly will not vote on a deal that could have allowed a casino to be built in the Rochester area due to the sentiment of the Assembly's Monroe County delegation and the potential loss of union jobs. Unionized gaming facility workers rallied against the potential casino, and Monroe County and Rochester officials criticized the secretive process of negotiations between the Seneca Nation and state lawmakers over the Seneca Gaming Compact, which expires on December 21.