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NOTICE  inaccurate or incomplete liquor license applications will be disapproved and the filing fee submitted with the application can be confiscated by the SLA.
         
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SLA Investigators have told SLA administrators that they are not evicting patrons during an inspection of the licensed premises. If you have lost business due to SLA investigators directing you patrons to leave your premises, Please contact SLA CEO Trina Mead at 518-402-4394 or email          secretarys_office@abc.state.ny.us and file a complaint.

One year later and wine bar still has not been issued a liquor license

Liquor law unnecessarily complex and self contradictory - radio news broadcast

Why does the SLA want to know if you are Hispanic? There are at least 5000 ethnic cultures in the world so why are you are required to state if you are Hispanic when fingerprinted for a liquor license. What does being Hispanic have to do with a liquor license?


Sla cancels license and fines club $30,000.00

New wine bill would require changes in sections of ABC Law

Pending law will permit SLA to revoke liquor licenses for 6 or more police referrals

IF your premises sells food, you better read this

Liquor Authority approves 192 proof / 96% alcohol VODKA

SLA attorney certification

38,000 new restaurant jobs projected for NY State in 2010

Letter from Chairman Rosen addresses more than eight month delay of license application

Expired liquor license / operator and bartender arrested

Bar owner arrested for employing unlicensed security


SLA Chairman caves to our pressure. A special thanks the members our group that successfully lobbied the SLA not to cancel the certification for expedited license applications.

Liquor Authority a troubled Agency

Liquor Authority Investigation Stalls Alcohol Sales

Gary A. Greenburg "A full investigation is warranted to the activities of the SLA"

Liquor Authority puts an end to fast tracking liquor license applications

Liquor Authority unanimous vote for the money

An act to amend the liquor law Senate Bill S7333

Hiding the true numbers on wine in grocery stores?

Chairman follows ABC Law to a "T"

In NY State’s 57 counties, last call is at 1 a.m. in 12, 2 a.m. in 21, 3 a.m. in three and 4 a.m. in the remaining 21

New proposal for liquor stores........$$$$$$$$

MartinTorelli a Wall Street trade monitor is appointed Director of licensing in SLA NYC office.

Retired SLA investigator Chester Menkiena "eveything

 is broken" at the SLA


 

A big job created at the Liquor Authority for Nathan Lebron a Republican Politician. Was no Democrat in the state qualified for this new executive position? Democrats wonder why the SLA is still full of Republican appointees years after Pataki is gone? Why are the little people required to work out of class for less than the appropriate pay grade?

 

“What good is having some bar owner wait a year to get a liquor license?” asked Chester Menkiena, a retired Liquor Authority investigator whose whistle blowing led to the Buffalo News series and later attorney general’s investigation.

Linda McIsaac SLA employee of the month


Dealing with the Liquor Authority is a frustrating process. If you are fortunate enough to meet Linda McIsaac, you will leave the SLA with your license in hand and a smile back on your face. Thank you Linda for treating licensee's with kindness and respect.
Store your beer properly or go to jail

The Gunslinger   State's new top liquor cop Dennis Rosen leaves community groups unsure


Senate closes loophole in liquor law 

SLA Attorney Thomas Butler of the Buffalo office has retired. Mr Butler will be missed by all that had the pleasure of working with him.

Sla raid video

Community Boards push back Liquor Authority

Gov tells SLA to move quickly on license applications

Law revision final report / recommendations for the Liquor Authority

A new Liquor Authority just for NY City assembly bill A282

Deputy commissioner pleads Guilty to Misdemeanor In Liquor Authority Probe

SLA sex and drug probe

NEW changes in liquor law Community Board 8 Saloon vote



SLA Attorney Thomas Butler of the Buffalo office has retired. Mr Butler will be missed by all that had the pleasure of working with him.

Sla raid video Patrons over 21 instructed to leave

 

Community Boards push back Liquor Authority

 

Gov tells SLA to move quickly on license applications

A new Liquor Authority just for NY City assembly bill A282

Deputy commissioner pleads Guilty to Misdemeanor In Liquor Authority Probe





7 As of August 19, 2009, Woody Pascal’s resignation was accepted by the board; newly sworn-in Chairman Dennis Rosen named Catherine Trina Meade as his replacement.

Have you waited 6 to 8 months for your liquor license?
The Double Tree Hotel 128 West 29th St NYC filed for a liquor license on 8/12/09.
Seven Days later their license # 1229697 was effective.
How could this license be processed in only seven days? Ask William Crowley SLA Director of Communications 518-486-4767



6-8 months for a beer license?  Bill Crowley SLA Director of  Communications  says  "the longest it would take is a month worst case scenario" REALLY?















Chairman Rosen puts an end to employee vehicle abuse
Booze in a bag SLA says no need.

Are Spanish being targeted by the Liquor Authority? We report. You decide.

If you allow bring your own bottle you may not receive your liquor license
 

  Great news Chairman Boyle and Dan Malay are gone!
Why won't Dan Malay answer questions from reporters? Jim Kenyon TV3 Syracuse, James Odato Albany Times Union, Susan Edelman NY Post are fair and honest professionals. Every reporter has offered Malay the opportunity to respond. Malay refuses to answer their questions.

Now Chairman Boyle with BOGUS travel expenses reported by Jim Kenyon TV3 News

4700 commuting miles a month was political?

Daniel Malay driven out of the Liquor Authority

SLA top cops Daniel Malay and Peter Person are now gone thanks to the honesty and courage
of Commissioners Noreen Healey and Jeanique Greene. Healy also demands Malay pay back $27,000! click here for video

Liquor Authority Cop Scofflaw

Liquor Authority drunk on use of State cars

New York State Liquor Authority whacks small business with over 6 million in fines. Over 2300 liquor licenses eliminated or suspended.



Dan Malay Enforcement top cop owes the State of NY $29,000.00









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