Now that group events such as festivals and concerts are coming back there’s concerns that underage drinking will also make a return. That’s why the state launched “Operation Prevent” where patrols will be increased at popular venues to crack down on underage drinking and the use of fake IDs to purchase alcohol.
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https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-effort-prevent-underage-drinking-and-drunk-driving-during-summer