Reminder: April 9 Set for Saratoga “Last Call” Public Hearing 

BALLSTON SPA — A Public Hearing will take place at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9 regarding a proposed resolution to modify Last Call hours across Saratoga County. The hearing will be staged in the Meeting Room of the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors at 40 McMaster St., Ballston Spa. 

The measure, which was officially approved by the Board during its monthly meeting on March 19, requests the NY State Liquor Authority amend the hours that alcoholic beverages for on-premise consumption may be sold in Saratoga County beginning Jan. 1, 2026.  

Under current New York State Alcoholic Beverage Control Law, the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption is prohibited in Saratoga County between 4 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Sundays, and between 4 a.m. and 8 a.m. on all other days. 

The proposed resolution requests the New York State Liquor Authority implement the following changes, effective January 1, 2026: 

Nov. 1 – April 30: Last call at 2 a.m.

May 1 – Oct. 31: Last call at 3 a.m. 

A Special Exception is in place on New Year’s Eve, when Last Call is extended to 4 a.m.

The full Board of Supervisors could potentially vote to approve the resolution at its subsequent monthly meeting on April 15. 

If approved, the measure will be forwarded to the SLA, which holds the final authority to enact the proposed changes affecting serving times throughout Saratoga County. 

Those not able to attend in person may send their comments via email to: publiccomment@saratogacountyny.gov.