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Bushwick Venues Will Say Goodbye to Cabaret Law and Start Dancing After Tuesday

City Council will decide the fate of the Cabaret Law tomorrow and Councilman Rafael Espinal says he has the votes to repeal it.

By Evan Haddad

Oct. 30, 2017 · 1 min read

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Bushwick Venues Will Say Goodbye to Cabaret Law and Start Dancing After Tuesday

City Council will decide the fate of the Cabaret Law tomorrow and Councilman Rafael Espinal says he has the votes to repeal it.

Evan Haddad October 30, 2017Oct 30, 2017 · 1 min read

The much-talked about Cabaret Law that has plagued many Bushwick bars and D.I.Y venues is finally set to be struck down.

The outdated anti-dancing law, established in Prohibition times to patrol speakeasies, is expected to end on Tuesday when Rafael Espinal’s bill comes before the City Council. Councilman…

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