In recognition of the fact that New York's craft beverage industry is continuing to grow at a rapid rate, Governor Andrew Cuomo recently signed new legislation to make things easier for craft breweries, distilleries, and cideries . According to the Governor's statement, the three measures in the new legislation "will allow farm distilleries to sell gifts and souvenirs , authorize retail stores to conduct tastings of liquor, beer and cider , and exempt micro-breweries from redundant tax filing requirements ."