In New York State, the legal drinking age of 21 went into effect on December 1, 1985. This change was part of a broader national trend spurred by the National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984, which required all states to raise and enforce the minimum legal drinking age to 21. Prior to this law, many states had varying drinking ages, often lower than 21.
1971
In New York State, parents are legally responsible for their children until they reach the age of 21, providing for their support, maintenance, and education. This includes financial responsibility for their child's actions, such as property damage or certain debts incurred while under the age of 21.
In New York State, the legal age to move out without parental consent is 18. Before that age, a minor may need to be emancipated or have parental permission to live on their own.
Parents need to support their children in NY, until they reach the age of 21. However, there are exceptions: IF an 18 year old or older, leaves on his own, he/she cannot sue for support. IF there is a support order from another state, then that order is primary for that child. -Note: If you 18 year old gets arrested, and goes to prison, it is possible for NYS to sue you for child support if you are a NYS resident. IF your 18 year old gets pregnant, and leaves the home, then NYS can sue you for support (not that they will win, but they can sue). Etc.
21 is adult age.
Yes, there was a grandfather clause when New York State changed the drinking age to 21 in 1985. This clause allowed individuals who turned 19 before a specific date to continue to legally purchase alcohol, even if they were not yet 21.
The drinking age in New York state in 1969 was 18. It was raised to 21 in 1982. Pressure by the federal government was brought to bear on states to raise the age.
There isn't a illegal age.
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1982
21 year age is needed
Lowered voting age from 21 to 18.