Generally speaking, New Yorkers have a strong affinity for booze. Cities such as the Big Apple, Buffalo, and Albany boast a vibrant nightlife where alcohol consumption is prevalent. Not to mention our flourishing craft beer industry, with a plethora of popular microbreweries scattered throughout the state.

SOME DRY TOWNS, BUT NO DRY COUNTIES

You won't find a completely dry county in New York. According to Wikipedia:

State law prohibits dry counties. Individual cities and towns may choose to be dry. In the case of towns, the decision would also be binding on any villages within them. Cities and towns may become totally dry, forbidding any on- or off-premises alcohol sales, or partially dry by forbidding one or the other or applying those prohibitions only to beer or to wine and spirits.

According to the most recent data, there are currently 7 towns in New York that are dry. Let's take a look at them:

BERKSHIRE, NEW YORK

Population: 1,485 (2020 Census)
County: Tioga
Closest Liquor Store: Village Wine & Spirits of Newark Valley (5.8 miles)

CANEADEA, NEW YORK

Population: 2,285 (2018 Census)
County: Allegany
Closest Liquor Store: Cuba Liquors of Cuba (17.8 miles)

CLYMER, NEW YORK

Population: 1,748 (2020 Census)
County: Chautauqua
Closest Liquor Store: BK Wine & Spirits of Sherman (10.5 miles)

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LAPEER, NEW YORK

Population: 767 (2010 Census)
County: Cortland
Closest Liquor Store: Peak Wine & Spirits, Marathon (3.6 miles)

FREMONT, NEW YORK

Population: 898 (2020 Census)
County: Steuben
Closest Liquor Store: Maple City Discount Liquors & Wines of Hornell (4.4 miles)

JASPER, NEW YORK

Population: 1,418 (2020 Census)
County: Steuben
Closest Liquor Store: Outback Liquor & Wines, Canisteo (12.7 miles)

ORWELL, NEW YORK

Population: 1,167 (2010 Census)
County: Oswego
Closest Liquor Store: Salmon River Wine & Spirits, Pulaski (7.7 miles)

As you can see, these towns are so small that their "dry jurisdiction" doesn't reach too far. In other words, you're usually not too far from a liquor store in another town.

Still, these towns are a testament to the residents that have chosen a different path.

10 Ways to Sneak Alcohol Into a Music Festival

You never know when it might be handy to have the option of keeping that adult beverage hidden. Check out these 10 different ways to discreetly hide the fact that you might be sipping on a cocktail or not. Of course, these items are not for anyone under the age of 21.