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Legal Bootlegging in New York
Dutch’s Spirits will move its farm distillery to a Prohibition Era Bootlegger site in Pine Plains, NY. Dutch’s Spirits currently …
German brewers warn of fracking’s effect on the alcohol industry
German brewers are another interest group that heartily opposes fracking, and with good reason, since it could contaminate the very …
3 ways restaurants can offset effects of NYS minimum wage increase
The Governor has proposed to raise New York’s minimum wage from $7.25 to $8.75, a 17% increase of $1.50 per …
Using the Open Meetings Law update to your advantage in the SLA process
With the presidential elections now upon us, the general public is excited to either (1) finally put democracy to use …
Cuomo’s Beer, Wine & Spirits Summit – a boost or bust to the industry?
First yoghurt, now alcohol. What do these two have in common? Governor Andrew Cuomo. Last week, Governor Cuomo hosted a …
How to get a NYS Driver’s License
Many Americans understand the difficult process of getting a driver’s license at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), whether it …
Do you have to be a US citizen to get a liquor license?
People who can hold a liquor license in New York State must be either a US citizen, have legal permanent …
Establishments that do not require a liquor license
The New York State Liquor Authority regulates establishments that want to make, sell and/or store alcohol for consumption on- or …
Microdistilleries a growing trend in New York
Before 1920, distilleries were a prominent business in New York. Prohibition wiped out the industry, and the repeal of the …