Duane Reade does not sell alcohol......

Wanna know how I know? Because I asked -- much to my chagrin. How was I to know? Every self-respecting drug store I was used to back home sold liquor. But....not in NY. Nope! I had a heck of a time finding a liquor store -- for a bottle of wine(and that necessary bottle of rum -- what else can you do with a Diet Coke?).

One interesting thing is that before I left NY Duane Reade was selling beer. Some native NYers in my classes were amazed. Some who had heard my story blamed it on me. I assume no responsibility for Duane Reade's decisions....