IN THE NEWS

Follow the links below for news articles that may be of interest to applicants and liquor license holders in the State of New York. Bookmark the page as we add links daily. Feel free to leave a comment or ask a question about the stories you read. We will endeavor to get you the information you need.

• New brewers, distillers push for temporary permits amid state backlog – The Daily Gazette – August 8, 2021
• New York abruptly ends its popular takeout cocktail program – Eater New York – June 24, 2021
• NYS Liquor Authority ends liquor-to-go privileges – LocalSYR.com – June 24, 2021
• Three arrested during SLA inspection at Huntington bar: police – Patch – June 15, 2021
• Ramos bill aims to speed up access to liquors licenses for NYC bars and restaurants – Astoriapost.com – May 20, 2021

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