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Food Hall Gets Liquor License In Westchester Thanks To Amended Legislation Food Hall Gets Liquor License In Westchester Thanks To Amended Legislation
Food Hall Gets Liquor License In Westchester Thanks To Amended Legislation Thanks to the efforts of lawmakers, a Northern Westchester eatery that had been unable to get a liquor license for years because of its proximity to a church can finally serve drinks.  Since opening in February 2016, Mount Kisco's Exit 4 Food Hall, located at 153 East Main St., had been trying to secure a state liquor license. However, co-owner Isi Albanese was unable to do so for years because the eatery was located within 200 feet of a local church.  This posed a problem, as New York state law prohibited issuing liquor licenses to establishments within 200 feet of a house o…

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by Ben Crnic
Politics
COVID-19: Cuomo Threatens Manhattan, Hamptons Shutdowns Due To Social Distancing Violations COVID-19: Cuomo Threatens Manhattan, Hamptons Shutdowns Due To Social Distancing Violations
Covid-19: Cuomo Threatens Manhattan, Hamptons Shutdowns Due To Social Distancing Violations New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has threatened to take drastic measures following thousands of complaints of social distancing violations over the weekend as the state recovers from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Cuomo threatened to reinstate closures in parts of New York - specifically Manhattan and Hamptons - after photos and videos on social media showed bars, restaurants, and party-goers failing to adhere to the state’s social distancing laws amid the pandemic during the warm weather. "We are not kidding around with this," Cuomo said. "You’re talking about jeopardizing peop…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Wegmans To Pay $750K Fine For Running Liquor Stores Without Proper License Wegmans To Pay $750K Fine For Running Liquor Stores Without Proper License
Wegmans To Pay $750K Fine For Running Liquor Stores Without Proper License Wegmans, which is preparing to open its first market in the Hudson Valley, is facing nearly a million dollar fine for allegedly operating five liquor stores without a proper license. The New York State Liquor Authority slapped the grocery store giant with $750,000 in civil penalties to settle eight cases involving violations that include illegally trafficking wine to New York locations, as well as aiding and abetting illegal gifts and services. The Rochester-based company is also facing a potential revocation of their liquor license. Each of the violating stores has agreed to pay $75,0…

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by Zak Failla
News
Area Restaurant Has Liquor License Stripped After Viral Video Area Restaurant Has Liquor License Stripped After Viral Video
Area Restaurant Has Liquor License Stripped After Viral Video The criminal investigation into a violent incident at a Poughkeepsie restaurant/bar involving a bouncer and patron that was caught on camera that went viral on social media may be over, but the consequences keep coming for Milo’s Cantina. A police investigation was launched earlier this month, when a video of a bouncer at Milo’s on Main Street went viral after it was captured on a cellphone video by another customer. In the video, the bouncer is seen putting the patron - later identified as Mike Boyce - in a chokehold and kicking him. Police launched an investigation into the incident, whic…

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by Zak Failla