By Grady Thompson and Tyler Murphy

SHERBURNE – State legislators visited Gilligan's Island ice cream shop on Monday to celebrate the passing of a law which allows the sale of beer and hard cider ice creams in New York State.

The legislation, which permits the sale of beer and hard cider ice creams to those 21 and older, was sponsored by Senator James Seward and Assemblyman William Magee. On Monday, Seward said it was Gilligan's Island who brought the idea to lawmakers' attentions.

"That's why we're here today: to celebrate the signing of this legislation into law, to thank [Gilligan's Island] for their foresight, their vision, and their commitment to Upstate New York," said Seward.

Gilligan's Island partner Michael Lagoe said the beer and hard cider ice creams have an alcohol content of less than five percent. With the passing of the legislation, beer and hard cider join wine in the hard ice cream industry in New York.