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March Madness at Capitol Brings Hope for Relief from Wholesalers
In March folks in Albany are not focused on which teams will get to the Final Four, they’re pushing towards a deadline of April 1st to adopt a state budget.…
Read MorePlans for 2025 Golf Outing Announced
It’s time to make your plans to attend the Association’s Annual Golf Outing. This year’s outing will be held on Monday, June 2nd at Cronin’s Golf Resort in Warrensburg. The…
Read MoreORDA Looking for Vendor in North Creek
The Olympic Regional Development Authority of NY, or ORDA will be completing the construction of a new ski lodge in the town of North Creek, New York. They’re looking for…
Read MoreSenate Holds Roundtable Discussion on ABC Law Modernization
The State Senate Committee on Investigations and Government Operations, chaired by Senator Skoufis (D – Orange County) held a wide ranging discussion with stakeholders in the alcohol beverage industry this…
Read MoreNew Member Referral Program
Current Empire State Restaurant & Tavern Association members can receive a $50 credit on their dues invoice for each new member they refer to the Association. If the amount of…
Read MoreGovernor Proposes Additional Funding for the State Liquor Authority
Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled her Executive Budget this month and included $4.9 million in additional funding to support increased staffing levels and to improve the functionality of the SLA’s online…
Read MoreExecutive Budget Proposes Solution to Business Headache
State law requires manual workers to be paid weekly, with some exceptions and allows for 100 percent of liquidated damages for certain wage claims, with a six-year statute of limitations.…
Read MoreMinimum Wage Increases January 1st
The state’s minimum wage will increase at the start of the new year once again. Under a plan adopted two years ago, the minimum wage is increasing to $16.50 downstate…
Read MoreNew Laws Taking Effect in 2025
There are several changes to the law, other than increasing the minimum wage, that will impact your business in the new year: Paid Prenatal Care: All private-sector employers in New…
Read MoreMobile ID Comes to New York
Running a successful restaurant or tavern means staying on top of trends and adopting tools that make your operations smoother and safer. One such innovation is the New York DMV’s…
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