The New York State Liquor Authority regulates establishments that want to make, sell and/or store alcohol for consumption on- or …
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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 …
Impact of Finger Lakes businesses on the New York economy
In 1976, the NYSLA passed the Farm Winery Act, which allowed NY grape growers to operate small wineries. Since then, …
A tequila “brand”?
When it comes to tequila, there are the purists and there is everyone else. (This could be said of any …
Buying a restaurant in New York
If you are looking to purchase a restaurant in New York, you have two options: (1) buy the sellers’ ownership …
NYS tax credit for microbreweries
A ruling in March 2012 concerning Massachusetts-based Shelton Brothers resulted in a huge change in New York State Liquor Authority …
ABC Law change for alcohol sale to minors
The New York State Liquor Authority has announced a change to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law regarding the sale of …
Using Groupon with a liquor license
Groupon is a deal-of-the-day website that provides discounts on goods and services in local markets. If a certain number of …
Municipal notification changes
In recent months, the SLA has made significant changes to the municipal notification requirements. The notification is the 30-day notice …
Important SLA announcements for the holidays
The New York State Liquor Authority has recently made two announcements that might affect your holiday business. They relate to …