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NJ Reviewing Whether To Revoke Trump Golf Club Liquor Licenses NJ Reviewing Whether To Revoke Trump Golf Club Liquor Licenses
NJ Reviewing Whether To Revoke Trump Golf Club Liquor Licenses New Jersey officials are reviewing whether Donald Trump can keep liquor licenses at three of his golf courses following his hush-money conviction across the Hudson, a spokesperson for the Garden State's top cop confirmed on Tuesday. The New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control is "reviewing the impact of President Trump’s conviction" in New York State on the licenses and "declines further comment at this time,” the office of Attorney General Matthew Platkin said in a brief June 11 statement. The licenses remain active at the Trump National Golf Clubs in Bedminster (Somerset County)…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Business
Mother's Ale House In Wayne Listed At $2.6 Million Mother's Ale House In Wayne Listed At $2.6 Million
Mother's Ale House In Wayne Listed At $2.6 Million Mother's Ale House in Wayne has hit the real estate market. The Route 23 Mountainview Boulevard building spans 11,695 square square feet, according to the listing by New Vistas Corp. The sale comes with a liquor license, parking lot with 76 spaces, and a finished basement to be used as a banquet room. The restaurant closed two months ago. It was apparently purchased by the bank at a sheriff's sale for $100 in May, NorthJersey.com reports. The lien holder had gone forward with foreclosure proceedings. As of August, the former owner apparently owed the bank more than $2.5 mil…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Shore Bar, JC Lounge Among NJ Bizzes Facing COVID-Related Liquor License Suspensions Shore Bar, JC Lounge Among NJ Bizzes Facing COVID-Related Liquor License Suspensions
Shore Bar, JC Lounge Among NJ Bizzes Facing Covid-related Liquor License Suspensions ON THE ROCKS: A dozen New Jersey bars and restaurants could have their liquor licenses temporarily suspended for what state authorities said are violations of Gov. Murphy’s COVID shutdown orders. Although most of the suspensions being sought by the ABC are for less than a month – including three for 10 days – a Jersey Shore bar and grill is looking at a possible 66-day suspension while pouring at a downtown Jersey City nightspot could stop for nearly three months. SEE LIST BELOW (with links to violation notices) New Jersey’s Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control is asking a judge for the …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Business
Iconic Italian Elizabeth Restaurant Spirito's For Sale Iconic Italian Elizabeth Restaurant Spirito's For Sale
Iconic Italian Elizabeth Restaurant Spirito's For Sale Spirito's in Elizabeth is on the market. The old-school Italian restaurant dates back to the Great Depression, and has earned a reputation as one of the most beloved Italian eateries in the state. The listings started popping up earlier this week. The restaurant, building and land are for sale -- along with the liquor license and second- and- third-floor apartments. Several health code violations closed Spirito's over the summer. NJ.com said a call to owner Mike Spirito was not returned before publication.

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Newark Man Again Charged With Selling Alcohol Illegally Newark Man Again Charged With Selling Alcohol Illegally
Newark Man Again Charged With Selling Alcohol Illegally The operator of a restaurant in Newark's Ironbound has been charged with illegally selling alcohol, police said.  Silvestre B. Penas, 61, was charged following complaints about Caldas restaurant at 293 Wilson Ave. Investigating officers from the environmental - vice task force saw beer, wine and other alcohol inside the business. A worker directed police to the owner, Penas, who did not have a state liquor license, police said.  Officers seized the alcohol and about $150 in proceeds from sales.   Penas has been charged with maintaining an unlicensed liquor establishment…

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by Paul Milo