New York City passed laws against homosexuality in public and private businesses, but because alcohol was in high demand, speakeasies and impromptu drinking establishments were so numerous and temporary that authorities were unable to police them all.
A cidade de Nova York aprobara leis contra a homosexualidade en negocios públicos e privados, pero ao haber unha alta demanda de alcol, os speakeasies e bares improvisados eran tan numerosos e temporais que as autoridades eran incapaces de controlalos todos.