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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

The elections are over and while all of the attention is on the results of the national elections, the state election results have the greatest impact on our work. The…

Business owners may now access their Renewal Advisory online. The Liquor Authority is making the advisories available online to expedite the renewal process and to avoid problems with mail delivery.…