by David Gabay | Aug 17, 2026 | Application Process, License Transfers
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 | 500 Foot Rule, Application Process
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 | Nov 16, 2025 | Application Process, Bar/Tavern, Restaurant
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 operators don't...
