The New York State Commissioner of Agriculture appeared at a local supermarket to express his support for Governor Paterson's proposal to expand the availability of wine in grocery and convenience stores. Patrick Hooker's appearance brought out two dozen liquor store owners and sales representatives who say their businesses will be hurt or closed by such a move. Meanwhile, State Senator Joe Griffo appeared earlier in the morning at another supermarket to oppose Paterson's sugar tax.
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