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State Pulls Liquor License From Troy Bar Amid Allegations Of Teen Drinking State Pulls Liquor License From Troy Bar Amid Allegations Of Teen Drinking
State Pulls Liquor License From Troy Bar Amid Allegations Of Teen Drinking A popular watering hole in the region has gone dry following repeated accusations of underage drinking. The New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) summarily suspended the license of Rensselaer County bar O’Leary’s Tavern, located in Troy on 15th Street, following a special meeting on Tuesday, April 30. Since then, the establishment has been barred from serving alcohol on the premises. The move came days after SLA investigators went to O’Leary’s Friday night, April 26, and reportedly found numerous underage patrons. Members of the Troy Police Department and New York State Police were then ca…
Tacos With Side Of Cocaine? Riverhead Restaurant Permitted Illegal Drug Sales, Police Say Tacos With Side Of Cocaine? Riverhead Restaurant Permitted Illegal Drug Sales, Police Say
Tacos With Side Of Cocaine? Riverhead Restaurant Permitted Illegal Drug Sales, Police Say A manager and two others are facing charges following an investigation into illegal drug sales at a Long Island restaurant. The Riverhead Town Police Department, together with the Suffolk County District Attorney’s East End Drug Task Force, executed a search warrant at the La Perla Restaurant and Bar on East Main Street on Thursday, Feb. 29. It followed a six-month investigation by undercover detectives sparked by community complaints of illegal drug activity inside the business, police said. Investigators determined that not only was cocaine regularly being sold at the restaurant, but a …
North Amityville Restaurant Shut Down After 5 Workers Charged During SLA Inspection North Amityville Restaurant Shut Down After 5 Workers Charged During SLA Inspection
North Amityville Restaurant Shut Down After 5 Workers Charged During SLA Inspection Five workers at a Long Island restaurant have been charged after a State Liquor Authority inspection overnight which led to the business being shut down. According to Suffolk County Police, at around 10:45 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, three patrons inside Casa Bella, located in North Amityville at 577 Broadway, were found in possession of cocaine in plain view. During the investigation, police say unclaimed drugs were also discovered on the floor.  The manager of the restaurant, Henry Segovia, age 34, of West Babylon, was charged with criminal…
Multiple Stores Nabbed For Selling Alcohol To Minors In Oceanside, East Rockaway, Police Say Multiple Stores Nabbed For Selling Alcohol To Minors In Oceanside, East Rockaway, Police Say
Multiple Stores Nabbed For Selling Alcohol To Minors In Oceanside, East Rockaway, Police Say A handful of Long Island stores were caught red-handed selling alcohol to minors, authorities said. On Thursday, Sept. 14, Nassau County Police announced that arrests were made at stores across East Rockaway and Oceanside for selling alcoholic beverages to underage, undercover agents. The locations that were caught selling to underaged agents are: Lucky 7’s Gourmet Deli and Grocery, located at 276 Atlantic Avenue in East Rockaway; Ultra Mini Mart, located at 411 Atlantic Avenue in East Rockaway; Patel Smoke and Convenience, located at 571 Atlantic Avenue in Oceanside; BP Convenience…
43 Violations Issued During SLA Inspection Of 3 Businesses In Suffolk 43 Violations Issued During SLA Inspection Of 3 Businesses In Suffolk
43 Violations Issued During SLA Inspection Of 3 Businesses In Suffolk A total of 43 violations were issued during an overnight New York State Liquor Authority inspection on Long Island. It was conducted from 10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1 until midnight Friday, Sept. 2 at three businesses in Huntington and Huntington Station. The State Liquor Authority issued 41 violations and the Town of Huntington Fire Marshal issued two violations. Suffolk County Police said that the following establishments were checked: Finley’s of Greene Street, located at 43 Green Street in Huntington: 20 SLA violations were issued. The Rust and Gold, located at 70 Gerard St.,…
Four Orange County Businesses Nabbed Selling Booze To Minor, Police Say Four Orange County Businesses Nabbed Selling Booze To Minor, Police Say
Four Orange County Businesses Nabbed Selling Booze To Minor, Police Say Four Hudson Valley businesses were busted for selling alcohol to a minor during a sting operation. The operation took place in Orange County in New Windsor and Newburgh on Thursday, June 9. During the operation, New Windsor police conducted an underage alcohol sale enforcement detail at 23 businesses in town that are licensed to sell alcoholic beverages, said Chief of New Windsor Police Robert Doss. According to Doss, four of the 23 businesses sold alcohol to an underage person including: QuickChek – 170 Windsor Hwy. – Fabrizio A. Rimac, age 18, of Newburgh Preet Liquors – 1035 Litt…
Two Huntington Station Deli Workers Charged Following SLA Inspection Two Huntington Station Deli Workers Charged Following SLA Inspection
Two Huntington Station Deli Workers Charged Following SLA Inspection Two workers at a Long Island deli are facing charges after a New York State Liquor Authority Inspection. It was conducted around 9:45 p.m. Friday, June 3 in at Yary’s Deli, located on New York Avenue in Huntington Station, in response to numerous community complaints, Suffolk County Police said. Randall Placido-Gonzales, age 20, of Huntington Station, the manager of the deli, was charged with possession of a gambling device, Class A misdemeanor, police said.  Karla Osorio, age 45, of Huntington Station, was charged with unlawfully dealing with a child, a Class A mi…
Four Charged After SLA Inspection At Overcrowded Port Jefferson Bar, Police Say Four Charged After SLA Inspection At Overcrowded Port Jefferson Bar, Police Say
Four Charged After SLA Inspection At Overcrowded Port Jefferson Bar, Police Say A total of 15 people are now facing charges after an overnight New York State Liquor Authority inspection at a Long Island bar that was overcrowded, police said. The raid happened around 12:15 a.m. Saturday, March 26 in Port Jefferson, at Curry Club at SaGhar, located at 111 W. Broadway, Suffolk County Police said. The person in charge of the bar, Indu Kaur, age 47, of East Setauket, was charged with employing unlicensed security guards, an unclassified misdemeanor. The following security guards were charged with NYS General Business Law: Unlicensed Security Guard, an unclassified mis…
Yorktown Votes To Allow Alcohol At Four Municipal Parks Yorktown Votes To Allow Alcohol At Four Municipal Parks
Yorktown Votes To Allow Alcohol At Four Municipal Parks A Northern Westchester town has voted to create permits that allow residents to consume alcohol in area parks. The Yorktown Town Board voted on Tuesday, March 1, to allow alcohol at four municipal parks. “This does not mean that we can have alcohol in all of our parks," said parks superintendent James Martorano. "That’s not what we’re looking to do,”  The parks where alcohol consumption will be allowed with a valid permit include: Par 3 Golf Course Railroad Park Sparkle Lake service building  Downing Park  In addition to a town permit, alcohol sales at the golf course…
NY Clears Way For Movie Theaters To Sell Beer, Wine NY Clears Way For Movie Theaters To Sell Beer, Wine
NY Clears Way For Movie Theaters To Sell Beer, Wine Wine and beer options are coming soon to a movie theater new you. The New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) unanimously approved a measure to allow cinemas to serve beer and wine at their concession stands. Previously, unlike concerts, plays, and other live entertainment, movie theaters were only permitted to sell alcohol for consumption before their film. Now they will be able to take their drinks inside the theater to enjoy during their show. The decision from the SLA came following an appeal from the National Association of Movie Theatre Owners, which made the argument that they should…
Three Suffolk County Store Workers Accused Of Selling Alcohol To Minor In SLA Sting Three Suffolk County Store Workers Accused Of Selling Alcohol To Minor In SLA Sting
Three Suffolk County Store Workers Accused Of Selling Alcohol To Minor In SLA Sting Three store employees were busted by police investigators selling booze to minors on Long Island during an underage drinking sting. The Suffolk County Police Department announced that three employees were arrested between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 15 in Shirley as they conducted a New York State Liquor Authority sting operation. According to police, the operation came following multiple community complaints about area stores selling alcohol to minors. The sting led to the arrests of: Cedric Lee Myles, age 57, of Coram, an employee of Star Deli, located at 131 Lynbrook Drive; J…
Popular Steakhouse Adding Two Long Island Locations Popular Steakhouse Adding Two Long Island Locations
Popular Steakhouse Adding Two Long Island Locations The Ruth’s Chris Steak House chain is expanding its footprint on Long Island with a pair of new restaurants. Ruth’s Hospitality Group, which oversees the restaurant giant, said that it will be opening the locations at: Walt Whitman Road in Melville at the former site of Bertucci’s, which has been closed for more than two years; Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove at the site of the former Bonefish Grill space. Currently, the only existing Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse on Long Island is on Old Country Road in Garden City near the Roosevelt Field Mall, which has been a fixture in Nassau County for more…
Six Store Clerks Accused Of Selling Alcohol To Minors In Area Six Store Clerks Accused Of Selling Alcohol To Minors In Area
Six Store Clerks Accused Of Selling Alcohol To Minors In Area Six employees of local liquor stores, gas stations, and convenience stores were cited for allegedly selling alcohol to minors. The six were arrested on Wednesday, Oct. 27, during a sting operation by members of the Town of Wallkill Police Department, Ron Rollings of the Town’s Building Department, and Investigator Martin Rafferty from the New York State Liquor Authority, to determine if businesses and restaurants were selling alcohol to minors. The following individuals were arrested after being observed selling alcohol to a juvenile: Bachan Singh at Family Wine Liquors, 779 Route 211E. K…
Long Island Store Clerk Accused Of Selling Alcohol, E-Liquid Nicotine To Minors Long Island Store Clerk Accused Of Selling Alcohol, E-Liquid Nicotine To Minors
Long Island Store Clerk Accused Of Selling Alcohol, E-Liquid Nicotine To Minors An employee at a Long Island store is facing charges after police said he sold alcohol and e-liquid nicotine to minors. Ali Zaman, an employee at J Mart & Smoke Shop in Patchogue, was arrested at about 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 11, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. SCPD said officers conducted an investigation at the business, located at 580 Route 112, after receiving complaints. Police said Zaman, age 30, sold e-cigarettes to a person working with SCPD, and he was also seen selling alcohol to minors. The Selden man was charged with two counts of second-degree unlawf…
Owner, Worker Charged After SLA Inspection At Long Island Restaurant Owner, Worker Charged After SLA Inspection At Long Island Restaurant
Owner, Worker Charged After SLA Inspection At Long Island Restaurant An owner and worker at a Long Island restaurant were both charged after a New York State Liquor Authority Inspection overnight. In response to numerous community complaints, Suffolk County Police say they and other agencies conducted the inspection at the Three Stars Restaurant, on West Hills Road in Huntington Station, at 10:40 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18. Henry Contreras, age 36, of Huntington Station, the owner of the restaurant, and a 22-year-old security guard from East Patchogue, were charged with New York State General Business Law: Unlicensed Security Guard, an unclassified misdemeano…
Five Businesses In Area Accused Of Selling Alcohol To Minors Five Businesses In Area Accused Of Selling Alcohol To Minors
Five Businesses In Area Accused Of Selling Alcohol To Minors Five local businesses were nabbed for allegedly selling alcohol to minors during a sting operation. The operation was conducted in Orange County on Wednesday, Sept. 15, by the town of Wallkill Police, along with the town's building department and state Liquor Authority officials. During the operation, five employees were charged with unlawfully dealing with a child and issued an appearance ticket to appear in court. Those arrested and the businesses they work at include:  Nelsy Ulloa-Pineda, age 43, Beer World, Route 211E. Nina Goodman, age 19, Discount Beer and Smoke Shop, Route 21…
Long Island Bar Owner Facing Charges After NYS Liquor Authority Inspection Long Island Bar Owner Facing Charges After NYS Liquor Authority Inspection
Long Island Bar Owner Facing Charges After NYS Liquor Authority Inspection A Long Island bar owner is facing charges following a New York State Liquor Authority Inspection. In a news release, the Suffolk County Police Department said Taino’s Café & Lounge was investigated at about 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 10. The business is located at 24 Middle Country Road in Coram.  Police said the bar was inspected by Sixth Precinct officers, in conjunction with: New York State Liquor Authority investigators Town of Brookhaven fire marshals Building inspectors A Law Department investigator with the Town of Brookhaven The owner of the bar, Luis Almonte, age…
Four Charged After SLA Inspection At Overcrowded Long Island Bar, Police Say Four Charged After SLA Inspection At Overcrowded Long Island Bar, Police Say
Four Charged After SLA Inspection At Overcrowded Long Island Bar, Police Say Four people are now facing charges after a New York State Liquor Authority inspection at a Long Island bar that was overcrowded, police said. The raid happened at around midnight Saturday, July 3 in Port Jefferson, at Barito, located at 201-C Main St.  The owner of the bar, Matthew Murray, age 40, of Ronkonkoma, was charged with NYS General Business Law: Employing an Unlicensed Security Guards, an unclassified misdemeanor, said Suffolk County Police. The security guards at the bar, two 34-year-old Bellport residents and a 32-year-old Patchogue man, were charged with NYS Gen…
Owner, Two Workers At Long Island Sports Bar Charged After SLA Inspection Owner, Two Workers At Long Island Sports Bar Charged After SLA Inspection
Owner, Two Workers At Long Island Sports Bar Charged After SLA Inspection The owner and two workers at a Long Island sports bar have been charged following a New York State Liquor Authority Inspection. The inspection was conducted at the Big Kahuna Bar and Grill, located in Huntington, at 1730 East Jericho Turnpike, at 12:15 a.m. Saturday, June 12. The owner of the bar, Louis Tejada, age 52, of Wading River, was charged with: Alcohol Beverage Control Law: Failure to Maintain Business Records, a Class A misdemeanor;  Obstructed Visibility: Tinted Glass, a Class A misdemeanor. The security guard, a 46-year-old from West Babylon, and a 30-year-old from Kings…
Two Charged, Long Island Bar Closed For Night After SLA Inspection Two Charged, Long Island Bar Closed For Night After SLA Inspection
Two Charged, Long Island Bar Closed For Night After SLA Inspection A bar owner and security guard at a Long Island restaurant are facing charges for alleged COVID-19 violations and for illegally having fireworks inside their establishment, police said. Suffolk County Police officers, a New York State Liquor Authority investigator, the Village of Lindenhurst Fire Marshal and Building Inspector conducted an inspection of La Terraza Bar & Grill on West Hoffman Avenue in Lindenhurst at approximately 10:15 p.m. on Thursday, April 8. Police said that the inspection found that the bar’s owner, Amityville resident Gustavo Diaz, and a security guard at the bar,…
Five Charged After SLA Inspections At Long Island Restaurants, Bars Five Charged After SLA Inspections At Long Island Restaurants, Bars
Five Charged After SLA Inspections At Long Island Restaurants, Bars Five people were charged over the weekend on Long Island with various crimes in violation of state regulations, as well as DWI, and possession of drugs, following New York State Liquor Authority inspections. Two people were arrested on Friday, March 5, in Huntington Station, after authorities with the Suffolk County Police along with SLA inspections in Huntington Station in response to numerous community complaints. The arrests took place at the Three Stars Restaurant, located at 118 W. Hills Road, and the Carousel Night Club, located at 522 E Jericho Turnpike, said the Suffolk County Poli…
COVID-19: Liquor Licenses Of Three Westchester Restaurants Suspended For Violations COVID-19: Liquor Licenses Of Three Westchester Restaurants Suspended For Violations
Covid-19: Liquor Licenses Of Three Westchester Restaurants Suspended For Violations New York State authorities have suspended liquor licenses for 37 more businesses, including three in the Hudson Valley (all in Westchester County), 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 279, the state announced on Tuesday, Dec. 8. In total, 1,867 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 viol…
COVID-19: State Suspends Long Island Country Club's Liquor License After Hosting Super Spreader COVID-19: State Suspends Long Island Country Club's Liquor License After Hosting Super Spreader
Covid-19: State Suspends Long Island Country Club's Liquor License After Hosting Super Spreader A country club has had its liquor license suspended after hosting what New York State authorities described as a COVID-19 "super-spreader event." A wedding attended by 113 guests was held on Long Island at the North Fork Country Club, located in Cutchogue in Suffolk County, on Saturday, Oct. 17, violating pandemic-related gathering restrictions.  The number of guests was more than double the number allowed under Gov. Andrew Cuomo's executive orders - and led to at least 34 COVID-19 infections.  As a result, 159 individuals were quarantined and several schools were temporarily clo…
Long Island Restaurant Shut Down After Manager, Customers Arrested In SLA Inspection Long Island Restaurant Shut Down After Manager, Customers Arrested In SLA Inspection
Long Island Restaurant Shut Down After Manager, Customers Arrested In SLA Inspection A Long Island restaurant was closed and condemned after six people, including staffers and customers, were arrested during a State Liquor Authority inspection. In addition, 17 building and fire inspection codes were violated by  Y & Y Latin Grill located at 577 Broadway in Amityville, Suffolk County Police said. The inspection started just before 11 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 11. First Precinct officers arrested one woman and five men: Yannibel Segovia, 29, of West Babylon, the manager of the restaurant, was charged with two counts disorderly premise and failure to maintain a propri…
COVID-19: Long Island Sees Slight Uptick In Cases, Here's Breakdown By Towns COVID-19: Long Island Sees Slight Uptick In Cases, Here's Breakdown By Towns
Covid-19: Long Island Sees Slight Uptick In Cases, Here's Breakdown By Towns Long Island has seen a slight uptick in positive COVID-19 cases though statewide numbers continue trending in the right direction. There have now been 44,924 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Nassau, and 45,006 in Suffolk as each county saw less than 100 new cases in the latest numbers provided by the state Department of Health. There have been 2,198 COVID-19 fatalities in Nassau and 2,005 in Suffolk. On Long Island, the positive infection rate over the past three days: Monday, Aug. 31: 1.0 percent; Tuesday, Sept. 1: 0.8 percent; Wednesday, Sept. 2: 1.1 percent. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo not…
COVID-19: New Restrictions Placed On NY Restaurants, Bars COVID-19: New Restrictions Placed On NY Restaurants, Bars
Covid-19: New Restrictions Placed On NY Restaurants, Bars New York has announced new restrictions for restaurants and bars that are open during the COVID-19 pandemic. The New York State Liquor Authority said that activities such as dancing, karaoke, live entertainment, comedy shows, darts, cornhole, and pool are not allowed at bars and restaurants. Live music at bars cannot be advertised, all live music must be non-ticketed events and cover charges aren't allowed. Despite the restrictions and guidance issued by state health officials and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, dozens of restaurants and bars have been found in violation, with patrons cr…
Long Island Deli Shut Down After Owners, Customers Arrested During SLA Inspection Long Island Deli Shut Down After Owners, Customers Arrested During SLA Inspection
Long Island Deli Shut Down After Owners, Customers Arrested During SLA Inspection A Long Island deli was condemned and closed after four people were arrested and two people issued summonses during a New York State Liquor Authority Inspection. The inspection was conducted starting at around 8:15 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21 at Los Tres Amigos Deli & Grocery, located at Great Neck Road in Copiague. Three men and one woman were arrested by Suffolk County Police for the following Class A misdemeanors: Pedro Galvan, 70, of Freeport, an owner of the deli, was charged with four counts of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Law - allowing consumption of beer on premise…
COVID-19: Long Island Bar's Liquor License Suspended For Violations Of Pandemic Rules COVID-19: Long Island Bar's Liquor License Suspended For Violations Of Pandemic Rules
Covid-19: Long Island Bar's Liquor License Suspended For Violations Of Pandemic Rules A Long Island bar has been issued an emergency suspension for violating New York’s social distancing guidelines despite being warned by state officials. Mio Posto on West Beech Street in Long Beach had its license suspended as of Friday, Aug. 14 following an intervention by members of the New York State Liquor Authority. Over the weekend, the state's multi-agency task force -- led by the State Police and State Liquor Authority -- conducted 3,375 compliance checks, documenting violations at 66 establishments. According to officials, on Saturday, Aug.8, officers with the Long …
COVID-19: 'Now's Not The Time To Fight For Your Right To Party,' Cuomo Tells NY's 20-Somethings COVID-19: 'Now's Not The Time To Fight For Your Right To Party,' Cuomo Tells NY's 20-Somethings
Covid-19: 'Now's Not The Time To Fight For Your Right To Party,' Cuomo Tells NY's 20-Somethings Gov. Andrew Cuomo has a clear message to young New Yorkers: “Now is not the time to fight for your right to party.” Channeling his inner Beastie Boy during a COVID-19 news briefing on Thursday, July 23 in Manhattan, Cuomo addressed the recent rise in cases of the virus in people in their 20s. “Now is not the time time to fight for your right to party,” he said. “I respect your right to party. I would enshrine it in state law if you want to know. You have a right to party, but let’s be smart about it.” Over the past two weeks, every age group has seen a decline in COVID-19 infection rates…
COVID-19: Liquor Licenses Of Four NY Bars Suspended For Violations Of State Pandemic Guidelines COVID-19: Liquor Licenses Of Four NY Bars Suspended For Violations Of State Pandemic Guidelines
Covid-19: Liquor Licenses Of Four NY Bars Suspended For Violations Of State Pandemic Guidelines  Four bars in New York to have their liquor licenses suspended for violating the state’s guidance during the COVID-19 crisis. Secrets Gentleman’s Club in Deer Park on Long Island and three locations in Queens were found in violation of the state’s social distancing and occupancy mandates, and have been shut down as health officials ramp up enforcement on the state’s guidelines. Related story - COVID-19: Travelers From 10 More States Added To NY/NJ/CT Quarantine List, Bringing Total To 31 State guidance under the reopening plan allows for licensed establishments to offer alco…
COVID-19: Long Island Bar's Liquor License Suspended For Repeated Social Distancing Violations COVID-19: Long Island Bar's Liquor License Suspended For Repeated Social Distancing Violations
Covid-19: Long Island Bar's Liquor License Suspended For Repeated Social Distancing Violations A Long Island bar has been issued an emergency suspension for violating New York’s social distancing guidelines, despite receiving repeated warnings from local and state officials. The New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) announced that it is suspending the liquor license of Cheersmate2, Inc. which operates Dox at 10 Broadway in Island Park for repeated violations. The SLA said the business was found repeatedly violating Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Executive Orders, which require bars and restaurants to adhere to social distancing guidelines to combat the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19). …