Year-End Retailer Inventory Replenishment Approved

At the request of wine and liquor wholesalers, the Liquor Authority has approved relief from posted price schedules to facilitate year-end retailer inventory replenishment. While traditionally viewed as a benefit…
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State Liquor Authority Launches Technological Upgrades

The SLA announced new technological upgrades were launched last month to the Authority’s Licensing and Compliance database. The Liquor Authority also launched an updated online portal to apply for permits.…
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SLA Sets November 16th Deadline for All Night Permit Applications

On-premises licensees (bars, taverns, restaurants, etc.) seeking to remain open after the county closing hours on New Year’s Eve must file a permit application with the SLA at least 45…
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New Applicants Eligible for Temporary Permit Extensions

In the Authority’s ongoing effort to assist applicants and reduce the number of applications that must be filed, the Authority is offering applicants the opportunity to request multiple 30-day extensions…
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Department of Labor Publishes New Wage Rates

A new minimum wage law was adopted as part of the state budget earlier this year. It raises the minimum wage over the next three years – up to $17.00…
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Pay Transparency Law Takes Effect

A new state law that took effect this month requires businesses across New York State with four or more employees to include compensation ranges in all advertisements for job, promotion,…
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ESRTA Asks Court to Uphold SLA Split Case Fee Regulation

The Association appeared before the NYS Supreme Court over the summer to urge it to uphold the State Liquor Authority’s regulation prohibiting liquor wholesalers from charging exorbitant split case fees.…
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Association’s Fall Board of Directors Meeting Heads to Saratoga Springs

The Fall Meeting of the Association’s Board of Directors will be held on October 17th at the Embassy Suites Hotel located in Saratoga Springs. The agenda will include an update…
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Restaurant & Tavern Owners Ask Court to Uphold SLA Regulation Protecting Small Businesses from “Junk Fees” Charged by Liquor Wholesalers

A number of restaurants and taverns joined with the leading trade associations representing the state’s hospitality industry to call on the NYS Supreme Court to uphold the State Liquor Authority’s…
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Legislature Leaves Town Without Taking Up ABC Reform

The State Senate left town on June 9th with the Assembly finishing up their work on June 21st (after a two week break) without advancing broad reform of the alcoholic…
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Senate Confirms New SLA Chair and Commissioner

The most important actions taken at the end of the session impacting your business was the sudden announcement that SLA Chairman Bradley was being replaced by Governor Hochul with SLA…
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ESRTA Safety Group 554 Dividend Announced

The Empire State Restaurant & Tavern Association (ESRTA) Safety Group 554 and the New York State Insurance Fund are pleased to announce a 40 percent dividend for the policy year…
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