Why Is Axe Throwing Under Attack in New York? Axe throwing bars seem to be under attack by the New York government and the State Liquor Authority and I really don't understand why. At a time when it seems like businesses are getting the green light to reopen or expand their business Axe Throwing establishments are being told to close down or risk fines. According to the article at Spectrum News several area axe throwing "Hatched Houses" were visited by the New York Liquor Authority and told that they were violating an executive order from Governor Cuomo and they would have to comply or shut down.