A Manhattan nightclub is fighting fire with drag queens. Club Escuelita, the legendary gay club that’s been a fixture near the Port Authority since 1996, says the State Liquor Authority is trying to put it out of business over two minor violations. In papers filed in Manhattan Supreme Court, Escuelita charges the SLA is cutting [...]
An investigation by the New York State Liquor Authority may include: (a) on-site inspections of a licensed establishment; (b) on-site undercover investigations by SLA Investigators and other law enforcement agencies; (c) a review of reports and investigations by other law enforcement and regulatory agencies; and (d) interviewing potential witnesses/complainants and collecting evidence of potential violations. [...]
Rules for “New Year’s Eve” Permits*** The State Liquor Authority has issued new rules concerning the application process for permits issued pursuant to Section 99 of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law, commonly referred to as “all night” or New Year’s Eve” permits. These permits allow retail on premises licenses to continuing serving alcoholic beverages after [...]
It is no secret or surprise that one of the most common liquor license violations is the charge of “disorderly premises,” particularly with respect to nightlife establishments such as bars and nightclubs. Such a charge triggers a proceeding to revoke or cancel the liquor license. According to Alcoholic Beverage Control Law 106(6), “No person licensed [...]
ABC Law 64(7)(b) states that no retail liquor license for on-premises consumption may be granted for any establishment within five hundred feet of three or more existing liquor licenses. However, ABC Law 64(7)(f) provides a discretionary exception to this rule stating that the SLA may grant an on-premise liquor license for an establishment which violates [...]
