Monthly Archives: May 2014
$500,000 FINE FOR NEW YORK WINE PRODUCERS
Recently, the New York State Liquor Authority levied a $500,000 fine against some well known New York restaurateurs and wine producers. As if the whopping fine was not enough, the SLA suspended their retail wine store license for 6 months and forced one of the principal owners to relinquish ownership in the store. What could… Read More »
UNDERAGE ALCOHOL SALES IN NEW YORK CITY
On April 17, 2014, the New York State Liquor Authority began using a new part-time unit to investigate alcohol sales to minors in New York City. The SLA received a $147,000 grant from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene through the Centers for Disease Control to form a unit exclusively to… Read More »