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Don't roll back the closing time for bars & restaurants

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Alan Carter-fambo
10 years ago

It would be a bad idea to close bars in buffalo early, it would not only hurt the economy but it will not stop crime relate to alcohol use. People will just fine out places to gather and drink.

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Dan Folck
10 years ago

They should keep the closing times right at 4am. Moving it earlier will hurt alot of local businesses.

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Victoria weeden
10 years ago

I think they should keep them time at 4am .

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Tavon Jackson
10 years ago

Keep the bars in Erie county open , if money means anything that would be the smart move

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donnetta
10 years ago

I don't go out but I feel for the ppl working the bar they gotta live too and most of them are really gpod at their jobs!! STOP TRYING TO TAKE OUR JOBS AWAY IN ERIE COUNTY

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John Dillon
10 years ago

You're going to hurt the bar business in Erie County.

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Jason stroehlein
10 years ago

I really think it should be up to the bar if they prduce enough business to stay open if you close at 2 nothing will change just drinking more in a shorter time offer more option to get home without drinking and driving is the answer uber and lyft

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James podwika
10 years ago

Why change?

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Lacy Ellinwood
10 years ago

Not only does this change a unique cultural experience for Buffalonians and those visiting our great city, but it negatively affects a large group of people who were the foundation for commerce in the city during the "dark ages".

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Kevin Scott
10 years ago

All that closing the bars early will do is take money out of the pockets of service industry workers , as well as limit the growth of the service industry at a time where Buffalo finally has things on the upswing .

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Monica Bower
10 years ago

Forcing the bars to close earlier would have a distinctly negative effect on the vibrant local music scene.

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Percy oaks
10 years ago

May be 3 am, but not 2.

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Tracey Newman
10 years ago

I'm a bartender. . I am allowed by my boss to close early. .but should not be forced to!

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Anonymous
10 years ago

Don't take our right away as patrons or the rights away from bar owners.

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Mukesh Kiran
10 years ago

This is ridiculous, there should not be any restrictions at least on the timings of a business. It will be a big blow not only to businesses but also to the government in terms of sales taxes.

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Michael Mietlicki
10 years ago

Let's please think this through and understand that making this change will have a very negative impact to the livelihood of MANY people. Let's continue to celebrate this great city as it is, with all the aspects that make it a unique experience. We have gained positive national attention as a city on the rise. Additionally, people are creatures of habit. There will continue to be a lively presence well into the hours that people are used to now - it will just end up on the streets and will precipitate a rise in other, less desirable aspects taking place. Think this through.

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Roshawn Moses
10 years ago

Please don't close the bars at 2am, keep them open until 4am. Thank you.

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Carl Edholm
10 years ago

Stop restricting people.

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Harry Roberts
10 years ago

No new LAW is needed! Any business that wants to close at 2 am is already free to do so! You should be looking to HELP, not hinder!! What's wrong with you?!

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Christopher Buckley
10 years ago

Please do not change the closing time.