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...
by David Gabay | Jul 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
When you want or need to make an ownership change to your business, such as adding or removing an owner from your liquor license, changing shares of ownership, or appointing/removing officers, you’ll need to request approval from the New York State Liquor Authority....
by David Gabay | Jun 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
The New York State Legislature recently passed legislation allowing the direct shipment of liquor and beer to customers on June 7, 2024. Gov. Kathy Hochul is reviewing the bill and has not yet signed it into law. The law would permit New York residents to buy alcohol...
