Hochul suspends New York liquor law to let bars open early for Olympic hockey game amid blizzard forecast

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani released a video on social media Saturday with information related to the upcoming winter storm. (@NYCMayor via X)

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is allowing bars to open early on Sunday for the U.S. vs. Canada Olympic gold medal hockey game. 

However, the bars that are in counties under the current state of emergency due to an incoming blizzard will not be allowed to open early, as New York City faces potential historic snowfall. 

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United States' Brady Tkachuk (7) celebrates after scoring his side's sixth goal against Slovakia at the Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

"Tomorrow, it’s a gold medal morning I’ve directed the State Liquor Authority to suspend enforcement of alcohol service hours from 6-10 AM so bars and restaurants can open early and fans can watch the U.S. go for the gold together. This is only for counties not under a State of Emergency.  New Yorkers in emergency areas should stay home, stay safe, and cheer loud! Go USA!" Hochul wrote in a statement. 

For the first time in nearly a decade, a blizzard warning was issued for New York City, with expected snowfall totaling 19 to 24 inches and wind gusts up to 55 mph.

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Hochul declared a State of Emergency for New York City, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced outreach teams have been mobilized.

On Saturday, the city put out a call for emergency snow shovelers ahead of the storm. 

Sunday, the 46th anniversary of the "Miracle on Ice," will feature the United States against Canada, which is without a doubt the fiercest