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Hudson Valley Restaurant License Suspended For Selling To Underage Drinkers, Authorities Say Hudson Valley Restaurant License Suspended For Selling To Underage Drinkers, Authorities Say
Hudson Valley Restaurant License Suspended For Selling To Underage Drinkers, Authorities Say The license of a popular restaurant in the region has been suspended for allegedly selling alcohol to minors. Ulster County's P&G Restaurant at 91 Main St., in New Paltz license was suspended on Thursday, March 31 by the State Liquor Authority (SLA) following a visit on Friday, March 15. During the visit, investigators from the SLA, New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, and the Ulster County Sheriff's Office conducted a compliance inspection following numerous complaints of underage drinking. According to the SLA, it is alleged an estimated 120 of some 200 patrons inside the res…
Couple Charged After Underage Drinking Party In Northern Westchester, Police Say Couple Charged After Underage Drinking Party In Northern Westchester, Police Say
Couple Charged After Underage Drinking Party In Northern Westchester, Police Say A couple faces misdemeanor charges in connection with an underage drinking party in Northern Westchester that resulted in two teenage girls being hospitalized, police said.  Chappaqua residents Giuseppe and Yessenia Ciaramitaro, ages 49 and 51, respectively, were arrested on Saturday, Oct. 28 in connection with the party, New Castle Police announced.  According to the department, police received a call reporting an underage drinking party at a residence on Walden Hill just before 10 p.m. on Saturday. Responding officers then found dozens of cars at the address, as well as hun…
Clerks At 6 Stores Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minors In Putnam: Police Clerks At 6 Stores Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minors In Putnam: Police
Clerks At 6 Stores Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minors In Putnam: Police Clerks at six liquor stores in the Hudson Valley face charges after they were caught selling alcohol to underage customers during a series of compliance checks, police said.  The six clerks were caught during a series of alcohol compliance checks conducted over three weeks in May 2023 by the Putnam County Sheriff's Office, authorities announced on Tuesday, Aug. 1. The checks targeted stores in each town and village in Putnam at various times of day to make sure that they would not sell alcohol to people under the age of 21. To do this, an underage person under direct supervision by a l…
State Police Using Both Marked, Concealed Vehicles During Super Bowl STOP-DWI Detail State Police Using Both Marked, Concealed Vehicles During Super Bowl STOP-DWI Detail
State Police Using Both Marked, Concealed Vehicles During Super Bowl Stop-dwi Detail With the opening kickoff of Super Bowl LVII just minutes away, New York State Police say that troopers are out cracking down on impaired and reckless driving.  The special STOP-DWI enforcement campaign, funded by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, will include increased patrols and sobriety checkpoints to deter, identify, and arrest impaired drivers, as well as underage drinker enforcement.  The enforcement initiative runs through Monday, Feb.13. "While STOP-DWI efforts across New York have led to significant reductions in the number of drinking and driving fatali…
Underage Drinking Detail: 4 Store Clerks Charged In Greater Cortlandt/Putnam Area Underage Drinking Detail: 4 Store Clerks Charged In Greater Cortlandt/Putnam Area
Underage Drinking Detail: 4 Store Clerks Charged In Greater Cortlandt/Putnam Area Workers at four businesses have been charged with illegally selling alcoholic beverages to minors during a New York State Police detail in Northern Westchester and Putnam. During the initiative conducted on Saturday, Feb. 4, a total of 17 retail establishments were checked for compliance utilizing a trooper in plain clothes and an underage operative utilizing a valid NY driver’s license.  Thirteen establishments were in compliance and refused to sell any alcoholic beverages to the underage operative.  Four establishments illegally sold an alcoholic beverage to a minor resulting i…
State Police Start St. Patrick's Day Impaired Driving Crackdown State Police Start St. Patrick's Day Impaired Driving Crackdown
State Police Start St. Patrick's Day Impaired Driving Crackdown New York State Police are beefing up patrols and sobriety checkpoints to help curtail impaired driving during the St. Patrick's Day celebration.  There will be an increased state police presence on New York roadways beginning on Wednesday, March 16 with the special traffic enforcement detail running through Sunday, March 20. Police said that drivers can also expect to encounter additional DWI patrols and sobriety checkpoints during the enforcement period. State Police will also be ticketing distracted drivers who are using handheld electronic devices and will conduct underage drinkin…
NY State To Increase Patrols During Holiday Weekend To Prevent Impaired Driving NY State To Increase Patrols During Holiday Weekend To Prevent Impaired Driving
NY State To Increase Patrols During Holiday Weekend To Prevent Impaired Driving Law enforcement agencies across New York will increase patrols during the Thanksgiving weekend in an effort to prevent impaired and aggressive driving. The safety initiative will take place from Wednesday, Nov. 24, through Sunday, Nov. 28, according to an announcement from Gov. Kathy Hochul. "As we look ahead to celebrating Thanksgiving with family and friends, many of us will be spending time on the road and it's critical we do everything we can to ensure that holiday travel can be done safely," Hochul said. "Getting behind the wheel while impaired by drugs or alcohol does nothing but put …
Women Charged With Permitting Minors To Have Alcohol During July 4th Party Women Charged With Permitting Minors To Have Alcohol During July 4th Party
Women Charged With Permitting Minors To Have Alcohol During July 4th Party A pair of women have been charged with permitting minors to have alcohol after police say they broke up a July 4th party in Fairfield County. Police say they responded to the residence on Lambert Road in New Canaan at around 11:45 p.m. Sunday after receiving a report of a possible party with loud music playing. A subsequent investigation determined that youths present had consumed alcohol, said New Canaan PD Lieutenant Jason Ferraro. Two 21-year-old women believed to be twin sisters with the same birth date and last name were identified as hosts and residents of the house. They …
Homeowner Charged After Police Break Up Underage Drinking Party In Fairfield County Homeowner Charged After Police Break Up Underage Drinking Party In Fairfield County
Homeowner Charged After Police Break Up Underage Drinking Party In Fairfield County A Fairfield County homeowner is facing charges after hosting minors at his home who were caught drinking, police said. Officers from the New Canaan Police Department responded to a Valley Road home near the intersection of Mariomi Road at 10:42 p.m. on Wednesday, June 16, where there was a report of a possible party with loud music playing. According to police, the responding officers found the music coming from the backyard of a Valley Road residence, where there were multiple minors and adults having a party. Police said that the investigation into the noise complaint determined that the…
COVID-19: Mahopac Inn's Liquor License Suspended For Guideline Violations COVID-19: Mahopac Inn's Liquor License Suspended For Guideline Violations
Covid-19: Mahopac Inn's Liquor License Suspended For Guideline Violations New York State authorities have suspended liquor licenses for 21 more businesses, including four in the Hudson Valley, after finding what it labeled violations of COVID-19 pandemic-related executive orders.  These new suspensions bring the total number of liquor licenses suspended during the coronavirus pandemic to 238, the state announced on Friday, Oct. 23. In total, 1,362 charges have been filed against bars and restaurants for violating coronavirus-related rules.  Businesses found in violation of these regulations face fines up to $10,000 per violation, while egregious violat…
Four Store Clerks Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minors In State Police Detail Four Store Clerks Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minors In State Police Detail
Four Store Clerks Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minors In State Police Detail Four store clerks in the Hudson Valley are facing charges for selling booze to minors during an underage drinking detail conducted by New York State Police. On Friday, July 3, New York State Police troopers in Wappinger conducted the underage drinking detail in 24 locations in Dutchess County, leading to citations being issued to employees at four convenience stores. Those charged are: Anahi Singh, 22, of Newburgh, who works at the Beekman Food Mart on Route 55 in Poughquag; Brian Mendez, 22, of Poughkeepsie, who works at Lagrange Valero on Route 55 in Lagrange; Ram Pepakayala, 50, of P…
Two Store Clerks Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minor During Detail, State Police Say Two Store Clerks Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minor During Detail, State Police Say
Two Store Clerks Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minor During Detail, State Police Say Two store clerks were charged with selling alcohol to a minor during an underage enforcement operation conducted by state police in the area. The detail, held on Saturday, May 23 in Dutchess, utilized an underage volunteer to purchase alcohol under the observation of plainclothes investigators and supported by uniformed troopers. A total of 18 store clerks refused to complete the sale of alcohol to the volunteer.  The two clerks who were both charged with prohibited sale of alcohol to a minor, a Class A misdemeanor, are: Ryan Mayers, 29, of Wappingers Falls, an employee of Shell Ga…
Memorial Day Weekend DWI Crackdown Being Conducted By Both State, Local Police Memorial Day Weekend DWI Crackdown Being Conducted By Both State, Local Police
Memorial Day Weekend DWI Crackdown Being Conducted By Both State, Local Police As the Memorial Day holiday approaches, New York State Police announce they will increase patrol to combat drunk and impaired driving. The STOP-DWI enforcement effort will take place statewide beginning on Friday, May 22, and runs through Tuesday, May 26, the department said. State police will work with local law enforcement to remove impaired and reckless drivers on the highways, the department said.  “Driving impaired is a choice that often has serious and even deadly consequences, State Police Superintendent Keith M. Corlett said. "State Troopers will be highly visible this we…
Northern Westchester Underage Drinking Detail Involves 16 Stores Northern Westchester Underage Drinking Detail Involves 16 Stores
Northern Westchester Underage Drinking Detail Involves 16 Stores New York State Police investigators found that more than a dozen Northern Westchester businesses were complying with liquor laws during an undercover sting operation. State Police in Somers executed an underage drinking detail, which found that 16 Westchester stores were all in compliance and refused to sell booze to an undercover, underage operative. Related story: Three Rockland Businesses Charged With Selling To Minors In Underage Detail The establishments that were visited and found to be in compliance: Somers Wine & Spirits on 325 Route 100 in Somers; Decicco’s on Route 202 in S…
Statewide, Near Week-Long St. Patrick's Day DWI Crackdown Starts Statewide, Near Week-Long St. Patrick's Day DWI Crackdown Starts
Statewide, Near Week-Long St. Patrick's Day DWI Crackdown Starts The New York State Police are increasing patrols to combat drunk, impaired and reckless driving as St. Patrick’s Day celebrations get underway this weekend.  The special traffic enforcement begins on Friday, March 13, and runs through Wednesday, March 18. Drivers can expect to encounter additional DWI patrols and a number of sobriety checkpoints during the enforcement period.  State Police will also be ticketing distracted drivers who are using handheld electronic devices and will also conduct underage drinking and unlawful sales to minors details during the campaign. During la…
'State Troopers Will Have Zero Tolerance': Crackdown On Impaired, Reckless Driving Underway 'State Troopers Will Have Zero Tolerance': Crackdown On Impaired, Reckless Driving Underway
'State Troopers Will Have Zero Tolerance': Crackdown On Impaired, Reckless Driving Underway State Police have just launched a traffic enforcement initiative to crack down on unsafe driving behaviors during the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.  The special traffic enforcement period runs from Wednesday, Nov. 27 through Sunday, Dec. 1. “During this Thanksgiving holiday weekend, I encourage all New Yorkers to make safety their top priority," Superintendent Keith M. Corlett said. "If your celebrations include alcohol, plan ahead to ensure you have a safe ride home.  "There’s simply no excuse to get behind the wheel if you’re impaired, and state troopers will have zero to…
Police Conduct Underage Drinking Detail In Somers, Lewisboro, North Salem Police Conduct Underage Drinking Detail In Somers, Lewisboro, North Salem
Police Conduct Underage Drinking Detail In Somers, Lewisboro, North Salem State Police made visits to 20 stores during an underage drinking detail in Westchester. The following establishments which serve alcoholic beverages were visited and all businesses were in compliance refusing to sell alcohol to the underage agent. Somers Wine & Spirits, 325 Route 100 Somers Decicco's, 266 Route 202, Somers Sunoco, Route 100 Somers Val Bens Deli, US 202, Somers Somers Mobil Mart, Route 100 Somers, 7-11, 112 Route 100 Somers, Fifth Division Market and Deli, 786 Route 35, Lewisboro Salem Wine and Liquor, Route 35, Lewisboro Mobil Gas Station, Route 35, Lewisboro Acme, …
18 From Area Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minors In Putnam County 18 From Area Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minors In Putnam County
18 From Area Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minors In Putnam County Fourteen people from five counties as well as New York City have been ticketed for illegal alcohol sales following a compliance check of local retailers throughout Putnam County. Undercover members of the Sheriff’s Department’s Narcotics Enforcement Unit say they worked alongside the Putnam County Communities That Care Coalition to conduct a total of 89 spot checks on establishments that offer alcoholic beverages for sale for off-premises consumption. During these checks, an undercover and underage individual attempts to purchase alcohol from the establishment without showing proof of age a…
18 Area Retail Stores Checked In Underage Drinking Detail 18 Area Retail Stores Checked In Underage Drinking Detail
18 Area Retail Stores Checked In Underage Drinking Detail A total or 18 retail stores in Northern Westchester were checked in an underage drinking detail conducted by New York State Police. Police say they conducted plainclothes checks of 18 stores in the towns of Somers, Lewisboro, and North Salem to ensure compliance with New York State's Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Law on Thursday, Aug. 29. This detail resulted in zero arrests or violations of the New York State Penal Law. “According to the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services, underage drinking is associated with the three most common causes of death among you…
Store Clerk Charged In Area Underage Drinking Detail Store Clerk Charged In Area Underage Drinking Detail
Store Clerk Charged In Area Underage Drinking Detail A 72-year-old store clerk has been charged following a New York State Police underage drinking detail in Dutchess County. New York State Police say they conducted plain-clothes checks of 20 retail locations throughout Dutchess County that serve alcohol on Saturday, July 20. This check resulted in the arrest of Veronica Casnocha of New Windsor an employee at Poughkeepsie Wine & Liquor (701 Main Street in Poughkeepsie), police say. Casnocha was charged with prohibited sales of an alcoholic beverage and first-degree unlawful dealing with a child, both class A misdemeanors. Casnocha was t…
Northern Westchester Resident Charged After Cops Break Up Underage Party Northern Westchester Resident Charged After Cops Break Up Underage Party
Northern Westchester Resident Charged After Cops Break Up Underage Party This story has been updated. Six minors were charged for alleged underage drinking after police responded to a report of screaming coming from a home in Fairfield County. The incident took place around 2:30 a.m., Saturday, June 15, when officers responded to the area of Dudley Road and Spoonwood Road in Wilton for a report of people screaming, said Wilton Police. When police arrived on the scene, they found the screaming was coming from 115 Dudley Road due to a party with underage drinking taking place, police said. Six people from both Westchester and Fairfield counties were issued a tic…
Dozens Of Area Businesses Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minors Dozens Of Area Businesses Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minors
Dozens Of Area Businesses Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minors Thirty-nine area restaurants and stores were cited for selling alcohol to undercover minors during stings in the area. The New York State Liquor Authority used decoys to target restaurants and stores statewide as part of an effort to look for fake IDs and local locations that will sell alcohol to minors. Grocery stores, restaurants and liquor stores were all targeted during the sting operation. In total, decoys were sent to 851 businesses across 46 counties last month, with 186 in total reportedly selling to minors. The operation was conducted with the assistance of the Department of Motor …
Two Store Clerks Charged With Selling Alcohol In Underage Drinking Detail Two Store Clerks Charged With Selling Alcohol In Underage Drinking Detail
Two Store Clerks Charged With Selling Alcohol In Underage Drinking Detail Two store clerks have been charged following an underage drinking detail conducted by New York State Police. State Police carried out plain-clothes checks of 16 different Dutchess County retailers that sell alcohol on Saturday, April 27. These checks were conducted to ensure the retailers’ compliance with New York State’s Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) laws. The detail resulted in two arrests for ABC law violations: Police say Donald Millard, 22, of Pawling is an employee of Family Quick Stop, located at 8 West Main Street in Pawling. Millard was arrested for prohibited sale of an alcoho…
Store Clerks From Mahopac, North Salem Charged In Underage Drinking Detail Store Clerks From Mahopac, North Salem Charged In Underage Drinking Detail
Store Clerks From Mahopac, North Salem Charged In Underage Drinking Detail A check of 15 stores in the area during an underage drinking enforcement detail has resulted in charges against two store clerks for selling alcohol to minors. State Police conducted plain-clothes checks of the retail locations in Westchester County that sell alcohol to ensure their compliance with New York State's Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Law on Friday, April 19. The two clerks cited were: Dipak Panday, 43, of Mahopac, an employee of Swans Deli, Route 22, North Salem, was charged with prohibited sale of an alcoholic beverage, a Class A misdemeanor. Panday was issued an appea…
NY Starts Monthlong Underage Drinking Crackdown NY Starts Monthlong Underage Drinking Crackdown
NY Starts Monthlong Underage Drinking Crackdown New York is cracking down on underage drinking, launching a monthlong initiative to curtail minors from purchasing or consuming alcohol. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the New York State Liquor Authority and the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles will be working with local law enforcement agencies to conduct statewide sweeps of locations holding liquor licenses. Cuomo said that the New York State Liquor Authority will be visiting hundreds of locations and conducting stings at businesses throughout the Empire State. Officials said that the sweeps will build on safety i…
Parent Charged After Cops Break Up Northern Westchester Underage Party Parent Charged After Cops Break Up Northern Westchester Underage Party
Parent Charged After Cops Break Up Northern Westchester Underage Party A 48-year-old parent has been charged after police broke up an underage drinking party in Northern Westchester. Police received a complaint about the party at a home on Cartway Lane East in Bedford Village just before 11 p.m. Saturday, March 23. Responding officers discovered numerous youths under age 21, including an extremely intoxicated 17-year-old boy, Bedford Police said. An ambulance from the Bedford Fire Department arrived to treat the teen, who refused medical attention and was released to a parent, police said. Police say they discovered the parent of another 17-year-old who was h…
Statewide STOP DWI St. Patrick’s Day Crackdown Now Underway Statewide STOP DWI St. Patrick’s Day Crackdown Now Underway
Statewide Stop DWI St. Patrick’s Day Crackdown Now Underway New York State Police troopers will be working alongside local law enforcement agencies to initiate increased enforcement efforts in advance of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Drivers should expect more sobriety checkpoints, additional DWI patrols and details for underage drinking and sales to minors between Friday, March 15 and Monday, March 18. New York State Police will also be targeting and ticketing drivers who are distracted by their cell phones. “State Troopers will be out in force and highly visible this weekend, and as always, will have zero tolerance for drinking and driving.,” s…
Somers Store Clerk Charged In Underage Drinking Enforcement Detail Somers Store Clerk Charged In Underage Drinking Enforcement Detail
Somers Store Clerk Charged In Underage Drinking Enforcement Detail A store clerk has been charged with selling alcohol to a minor during an underage drinking enforcement operation in Northern Westchester. The operation, conducted by state police on Saturday, Feb. 16, included numerous retail establishments throughout the towns of Somers, North Salem, Lewisboro and Pound Ridge. During the detail,  a 19-year old volunteer attempted to purchase alcohol under the observation of plainclothes investigators supported by uniformed troopers.  The store clerk charged during the operation was 58-year-old Grace Surlack of Uncorked in Somers. An a…
Liquor Store Employee Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minor In Area Liquor Store Employee Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minor In Area
Liquor Store Employee Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minor In Area A liquor store employee is facing charges after allegedly selling alcohol to a minor in Poughkeepsie, police say. On Saturday, Feb. 2, New York State Police conducted a plain-clothes check of 22 different retail locations around Dutchess County that sell alcohol to ensure their compliance with the state’s Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) laws. During this enforcement initiative, one individual was found to have violated the ABC laws of the state. Hudson Plaza Wine and Spirits (2585 South Road) employee Kyle P. Oshea, 22, of Poughkeepsie, was arrested for prohibited sale of an alcoholic beve…
State Police To Ramp Up DWI Patrols Over Super Bowl Weekend State Police To Ramp Up DWI Patrols Over Super Bowl Weekend
State Police To Ramp Up DWI Patrols Over Super Bowl Weekend The New York State Police Department is working alongside local departments across the state to increase DWI enforcement over Super Bowl weekend. The “STOP-DWI” campaign includes underage drinking enforcement, increased patrols and sobriety checkpoints in an effort to deter and identify impaired drivers. Funded by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, the campaign runs from Saturday, Feb. 2 until 2 4 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 4. Last year’s campaign resulted in a total of 120 DWI arrests and 7,733 tickets. In addition to using marked State Police vehicles, officers will also be using Co…
More Than 100 Cited For Underage Drinking At Bar Near Quinnipiac University More Than 100 Cited For Underage Drinking At Bar Near Quinnipiac University
More Than 100 Cited For Underage Drinking At Bar Near Quinnipiac University More than 100 underage drinkers were cited during a "liquor compliance check" at the popular nightclub Clubhouse Café near Quinnipiac University. The raid took place Friday, Jan. 25, by members of the Hamden Police Department Street Interdiction Team, along with the patrol and traffic divisions at the club located at 3816 Whitney Ave., said Hamden Police Capt. Ronald Smith. Smith said the check was in response to the department receiving several complaints pertaining to underage drinking on the Hamden Police 411 Tip Line. "Officers issued in excess of 100…