Table Hopping By Steve Barnes, senior writer on May 15, 2021 at 7:45 AM My story from yesterday: TROY — Police are investigating a threat of violence directed at The Berlin cocktail lounge after its owner announced Thursday (5/13) that he will require proof of coronavirus vaccination before admitting patrons when the bar reopens next weekend. Matt Baumgartner, who owns The Berlin and its downstairs sibling, Troy Beer Garden, said that in less than four hours Thursday afternoon he received more than 100 messages via phone, email and social media, nearly all sharply critical ...