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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…

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by Kathy Reakes
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New Bars, Restaurants In NYC To Open More Quickly Under Legislation Signed By Hochul New Bars, Restaurants In NYC To Open More Quickly Under Legislation Signed By Hochul
New Bars, Restaurants In NYC To Open More Quickly Under Legislation Signed By Hochul New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed new legislation in an effort to make it easier for new bars, restaurants and breweries to open quickly. The new legislative package allows temporary retail permits to be issued to bars and restaurants opening in New York City, officials announced on Wednesday, Dec. 22. Officials said the current law prevents businesses in the city to be granted temporary liquor licenses, and the State Liquor Authority can only provide the permanent licenses after a lengthy review process. The new legislation allows the State Liquor Authority to grant temporary liquor l…

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by Nicole Valinote
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COVID-19: Liquor Licenses Of Four Hudson Valley Restaurants Suspended For Guideline Violations COVID-19: Liquor Licenses Of Four Hudson Valley Restaurants Suspended For Guideline Violations
Covid-19: Liquor Licenses Of Four Hudson Valley Restaurants 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…

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: NY Announces $20,000 Fine For Promoter Of Concert That Drew Thousands COVID-19: NY Announces $20,000 Fine For Promoter Of Concert That Drew Thousands
Covid-19: NY Announces $20,000 Fine For Promoter Of Concert That Drew Thousands The promoter of a summer concert that drew thousands of people amid the COVID-19 pandemic has been fined $20,000 by the state. The Department of Health has charged "In the Know Experiences," the concert promoter of the July concert held on Long Island in the Hamptons, featuring the band the Chainsmokers with violating the Public Health Law and is seeking the $20,000 in fines for holding a non-essential gathering and failure to enforce mask-wearing. On Saturday, July 25, "In the Know Experiences" held the "Safe and Sound Concert Series" featuring the Chainsmokers at Nova's Ark Project in Wat…

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: NY Starts Direct Enforcement In 20 Hotspots; Cuomo Threatens To Close Some Schools COVID-19: NY Starts Direct Enforcement In 20 Hotspots; Cuomo Threatens To Close Some Schools
Covid-19: NY Starts Direct Enforcement In 20 Hotspots; Cuomo Threatens To Close Some Schools New York State will launch direct enforcement of businesses in "hotspot" cluster areas and Gov. Andrew Cuomo said some schools may be ordered to close in-person learning due to insufficient COVID-19 testing. Within the top 20 ZIP codes in counties with recent outbreaks - Brooklyn (Kings), Queens and Rockland and Orange counties - the average rate of positive tests is 4.8 percent.  The rate of positive tests for the remainder of New York State, not counting these 20 ZIP codes, is 0.91 percent. These 20 ZIP codes contained 21 percent of all positive cases in New York State on Saturday, O…

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: Liquor Licenses Of Two Hudson Valley Restaurants Suspended For Guideline Violations COVID-19: Liquor Licenses Of Two Hudson Valley Restaurants Suspended For Guideline Violations
Covid-19: Liquor Licenses Of Two Hudson Valley Restaurants Suspended For Guideline Violations New York has suspended liquor licenses for 15 more businesses, including two in the Hudson Valley, after finding what it labeled violations of COVID-19 pandemic-related executive orders.  Over the last week, the state's multi-agency task force -- led by the State Police and State Liquor Authority -- conducted 8,634 compliance checks, documenting violations at 40 establishments. Businesses found in violation of COVID-19 regulations face fines up to $10,000 per violation, while egregious violations can result in the immediate suspension of a bar or restaurant's liquor license.  The …

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
COVID-19: Indoor Dining Will Now Be Allowed In NYC With These Restrictions COVID-19: Indoor Dining Will Now Be Allowed In NYC With These Restrictions
Covid-19: Indoor Dining Will Now Be Allowed In NYC With These Restrictions One of New York City’s greatest attractions has been given the green light to start reopening amid the COVID-19 outbreak. During a COVID-19 press briefing in Manhattan on Wednesday, Sept. 9, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that restaurants in New York City will be permitted to resume indoor dining, albeit at 25 percent capacity, beginning on Wednesday, Sept. 30. Cuomo said that he has set a deadline of Thursday, Nov. 1 to determine whether restaurants will be able to reopen up to 50 percent capacity. When restaurants reopen, they will be under strict guidance from the state that inclu…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Six NY Businesses' Liquor Licenses Suspended For 'Egregious' Violations Of Guidelines COVID-19: Six NY Businesses' Liquor Licenses Suspended For 'Egregious' Violations Of Guidelines
Covid-19: Six NY Businesses' Liquor Licenses Suspended For 'Egregious' Violations Of Guidelines New York has suspended liquor licenses for six more businesses after finding what it labeled "egregious violations" of COVID-19 pandemic-related executive orders.  Businesses found in violation of COVID-19 regulations face fines up to $10,000 per violation, while egregious violations can result in the immediate suspension of a bar or restaurant's liquor license.  The locations of the six establishments, located on Long Island, in New York City and Central New York, are as follows: Brooklyn, 3 Nassau, 1 Suffolk, 1 Oswego, 1 The six bars suspended are listed below, along with info…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Two Store Clerks Sold Alcohol To Minors In Area, State Police Say Two Store Clerks Sold Alcohol To Minors In Area, State Police Say
Two Store Clerks Sold Alcohol To Minors In Area, State Police Say Two store clerks were arrested for selling alcohol to minors in an undercover sting conducted by New York State Police in the area.  Employees at 15 stores were tested by underage volunteers, accompanied by plainclothes troopers, attempting to purchase alcohol on Thursday, Aug. 20.  An employee of Sunoco Gas Station at 3195 State Route 22 in Dover Plains, 60-year-old Khaliluddin Khan, failed the test, and was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the town of Dover Court next month.  Also in Dover Plains, 45-year-old Wendy Huzzy of Millbrook was caught selling alcoho…

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by Christina Coulter
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COVID-19: Daryl Hall Temporarily Closes Daryl's House, Popular Music Venue In Area COVID-19: Daryl Hall Temporarily Closes Daryl's House, Popular Music Venue In Area
Covid-19: Daryl Hall Temporarily Closes Daryl's House, Popular Music Venue In Area Daryl's House, a popular Hudson Valley music venue owned by Daryl Hall of Hall & Oates, will halt in-person events for the foreseeable future due to COVID-19 related restrictions on ticketed, indoor live music imposed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The state's new ban prohibits ticketed comedy and music events at restaurants and bars, and only permits "incidental" music.  According to the State Liquor Authority, this means that "music should be incidental to the dining experience and not the draw itself." The closure of Daryl's Place, located in Pawling, was announced on the venue's websit…

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by Christina Coulter
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COVID-19: Liquor Licenses Of 38 NY Bars Suspended For Violations Of State Pandemic Guidelines COVID-19: Liquor Licenses Of 38 NY Bars Suspended For Violations Of State Pandemic Guidelines
Covid-19: Liquor Licenses Of 38 NY Bars Suspended For Violations Of State Pandemic Guidelines New York has suspended liquor licenses for 38 more downstate bars after finding what it labeled "egregious violations" of COVID-19 pandemic-related executive orders.  Thirty-seven of the establishments are in the five boroughs, and one is on Long Island: Elliot's at 23 Woodcleft Avenue in Freeport. Over the last week, the state's multi-agency task force — led by the State Police and State Liquor Authority — has conducted 6,887 compliance checks, issuing violations at 162 establishments.  Businesses found in violation of COVID-19 regulations face fines up to $10,000 per viola…

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: 60 Violations Issued To Downstate NY Restaurants, Bars For Breaching Restrictions COVID-19: 60 Violations Issued To Downstate NY Restaurants, Bars For Breaching Restrictions
Covid-19: 60 Violations Issued To Downstate NY Restaurants, Bars For Breaching Restrictions A total of 60 restaurants and bars in downstate New York were issued violations for non-compliance with COVID-19 guidelines over the weekend. On Friday, Aug. 7 and Saturday, Aug. 8, the State Liquor Authority and State Police Task Force visited 2,294 establishments to conduct the checks. Those issued violations were all in New York City and Long Island. Here is a breakdown: Bronx - 2 Brooklyn - 2 Manhattan - 22 Queens - 26 Staten Island - 4 Nassau - 3 Suffolk - 1 On Saturday, Aug. 8, New York State conducted 65,812 COVID tests and had the lowest one-day positive rate since starting …

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
COVID-19: Northern Westchester Bar's Liquor License Suspended For Violations Of Regulations COVID-19: Northern Westchester Bar's Liquor License Suspended For Violations Of Regulations
Covid-19: Northern Westchester Bar's Liquor License Suspended For Violations Of Regulations New York State has suspended liquor licenses for 11 bars, including one in the Hudson Valley, after finding what it called "egregious violations" of COVID-19 pandemic-related executive orders. On Monday, Aug. 3, the state's multi-agency task force, led by the State Police and State Liquor Authority, conducted 945 compliance checks, documenting violations at 27 establishments.  Businesses found in violation of COVID-19 regulations face fines up to $10,000 per violation, while egregious violations can result in the immediate suspension of a bar or restaurant's liquor license.  The …

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: 27 New Violations Issued To Downstate NY Restaurants, Bars For Breaching Restrictions COVID-19: 27 New Violations Issued To Downstate NY Restaurants, Bars For Breaching Restrictions
Covid-19: 27 New Violations Issued To Downstate NY Restaurants, Bars For Breaching Restrictions A total of 27 new violations have been issued to restaurants and bars in New York for breaching COVID-19 social-distancing restrictions. Those businesses were cited by the State Liquor Authority and New York State Police Task Force on Sunday, July 26. Including the 105 violations issued on Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25, the total number of violations over the weekend wound up being 132. Those businesses found in violation of social distancing regulations face fines up to $10,000 per violation, while egregious violations can result in the immediate suspension of their liquor license…

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: 105 Violations Issued To Downstate NY Restaurants, Bars For Breaching Restrictions COVID-19: 105 Violations Issued To Downstate NY Restaurants, Bars For Breaching Restrictions
Covid-19: 105 Violations Issued To Downstate NY Restaurants, Bars For Breaching Restrictions A total of 105 new violations have been issued to restaurants and bars in downstate New York so far over the weekend for breaching COVID-19 social-distancing restrictions.  The State Liquor Authority and New York State Police Task Force issued those citations on Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25.  Those businesses found in violation of social distancing regulations face fines up to $10,000 per violation, while egregious violations can result in the immediate suspension of their liquor licenses, the state noted on Sunday, July 26. The violations were in Manhattan, Nassau,…

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by Joe Lombardi
Politics
COVID-19: Order For ‘Substantial Food’ Sold With Alcohol Dates Back Decades, Cuomo Says COVID-19: Order For ‘Substantial Food’ Sold With Alcohol Dates Back Decades, Cuomo Says
Covid-19: Order For ‘Substantial Food’ Sold With Alcohol Dates Back Decades, Cuomo Says New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo defended the state’s edict that requires ordering “substantial” food when drinking at bars and restaurants, noting that it’s been a law dating back decades. 
“In New York State, we have one license for bars and restaurants, there’s not a separate bar and restaurant license, unlike most other states,” Cuomo said during a COVID-19 briefing in Manhattan this week. The law dates back to 1964. “When we reopened bars and restaurants it was for outdoor dining, not outdoor drinking,” he said. “Any bar by our current law … our existing law, has to have food available. The…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Summonses Issued To 37 Downstate Establishments As State Police, SLA Step Up Patrols COVID-19: Summonses Issued To 37 Downstate Establishments As State Police, SLA Step Up Patrols
Covid-19: Summonses Issued To 37 Downstate Establishments As State Police, SLA Step Up Patrols Dozens of bars and restaurants in downstate New York were cited for violating the state’s mandates on reopening amid the COVID-19 outbreak. During a COVID-19 news briefing on Friday, July 24 in Albany, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that 37 summonses were dished out by the State Liquor Authority and State Police for violations of the state’s reopening rules as New York cracks down on large gatherings. The summonses come following a “significant” rise in COVID-19 cases in New Yorkers in their 20s. Earlier story - COVID-19: Rise In CT Cases Among Young Adults Sparks Concern “One of the things we’r…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
COVID-19: New Order For ‘Substantial Food’ Sold With Alcohol Snaps 'Cuomo Chip' Loophole COVID-19: New Order For ‘Substantial Food’ Sold With Alcohol Snaps 'Cuomo Chip' Loophole
Covid-19: New Order For ‘Substantial Food’ Sold With Alcohol Snaps 'Cuomo Chip' Loophole New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration has closed a loophole that was started with a restaurant selling an item bearing his name. The State Liquor Authority (SLA) has updated its guidance to require restaurants to sell a “substantial” food item with every alcohol order after a clever pub owner started selling $1 “Cuomo Chips” upstate in Saratoga Springs to circumvent the new order. Earlier story - COVID-19: Restaurant Adds $1 'Cuomo Chips' To Menu After NY Order Banning Buying Alcohol Only According to the SLA,  “‘Other foods’ are foods which are similar in quality and substance…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: State Police Will Be Sent To NYC To Monitor Masking, Social Distancing Compliance COVID-19: State Police Will Be Sent To NYC To Monitor Masking, Social Distancing Compliance
Covid-19: State Police Will Be Sent To NYC To Monitor Masking, Social Distancing Compliance As New York City approaches Phase 3 of reopening its economy, all hands will be on deck to ensure that face coverings are being worn and social distancing is properly practiced amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that State Police, the Department of Health, and State Liquor Authority will be on patrol to ensure that Manhattan residents continue practicing the methods put in place during the state’s phased reopening. 
“Tonight, we're going to have State Police, we're going to have Department of Health monitors, we're going to have State Liquor Auth…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: NY Businesses Can Be Immediately Shut Down For Reopening Violations Under New Order COVID-19: NY Businesses Can Be Immediately Shut Down For Reopening Violations Under New Order
Covid-19: NY Businesses Can Be Immediately Shut Down For Reopening Violations Under New Order New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued a warning shot to businesses that fail to comply with the state’s guidelines for reopening the economy. Cuomo announced that he is signing an Executive Order that will strengthen state enforcement of reopening rules, and businesses in violation could be subject to an immediate shutdown issue. “We need local governments to do their part,” Cuomo said during his daily COVID-19 briefing on Thursday, June 18 in New York City. “Violations of the rules and regulations will allow the State Liquor Authority to issue an immediate suspension of liquor licenses, and …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
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…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Four Businesses Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minors In Orange County Four Businesses Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minors In Orange County
Four Businesses Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minors In Orange County Employees or owners at four area businesses were arrested for allegedly selling alcohol to minors in Orange County during a compliance check by police and state officials. The joint operation between the City of Newburgh Police and investigators with the state Liquor Authority took place on Friday, April 12, after receiving multiple complaints regarding several establishments licensed to sell alcohol, said the City of Newburgh Police. The agencies had been receiving complaints ranging from illegal alcohol sales to minors, to noise complaints, nuisance complaints and maintaining an…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Popular Route 9 College Bar Loses Liquor License Popular Route 9 College Bar Loses Liquor License
Popular Route 9 College Bar Loses Liquor License An investigation into complaints of underage drinking taking place at a Hyde Park bar led to the suspension of the establishment's liquor license by the State Liquor Authority. The Authority suspended the license for Darby O’Gills at 3969 Albany Post Road (Route 9) on Wednesday, Dec. 5 after an undercover compliance inspections operation found a high number of underage drinkers. The inspection took place on Friday, Nov. 30 when investigators from the Authority and the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles conducted a compliance inspection at the premises. Undercover investigators ente…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Four Store Clerks Caught Selling Alcohol To Minors In Orange County Four Store Clerks Caught Selling Alcohol To Minors In Orange County
Four Store Clerks Caught Selling Alcohol To Minors In Orange County Four out of 30 businesses visited by the state Liquor Authority and the Middletown Police sold alcohol to an undercover minor during a sting operation. The businesses visited on Monday included convenience stores, grocery stores, delis, beverage centers and liquor stores, said William Crowley with the Liquor Authority. The businesses selling to minors included: Garcias Supermarket at 123 North St., Middletown Kwik Mart of Middletown at 228 Dolson Ave., Middletown Mr. M Liquors at 15 James P Kelley Way, Middletown USA Gas at 217 Wickham Ave., Middletown Licensees charged with underage sale…

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by Kathy Reakes