by David Gabay | Aug 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
Buyers and sellers of bars, restaurants, or liquor stores often assume that the liquor license simply passes from the old owner to the new one at closing. That is not how it works in New York State. The New York State Liquor Authority does not allow the seller’s...
by David Gabay | Jun 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
Choosing the right location for your new bar or restaurant involves more than square footage and foot traffic. In New York State, where you set up shop can directly affect whether the Liquor Authority will actually approve your liquor license application. One of the...
by David Gabay | Jun 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
Opening a liquor store in New York State requires more than finding the right location and signing a lease. Before the New York State Liquor Authority will consider your application, you need to have a specific set of documents and photographs ready to submit. Knowing...
by David Gabay | Mar 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
It took a very, very long time, but New York finally updated one of its oldest and most absurd liquor laws to reflect the realities of running a bar or restaurant in today’s world. As of March 5, 2026, bars, restaurants, taverns, and any other establishment licensed...
by David Gabay | Nov 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
If you’re opening a bar, restaurant, tavern, or any establishment serving alcohol for on-site consumption, getting your liquor license approved is always the number one thing on your list of things to do. But here’s what many first time owners and...
