We’ve joined together with the Food Industry Alliance of New York State, the New York Association of Convenience Stores, and the Gaming Commission to launch the Retailer Age Verification Alliance…

Governor Cuomo signed into law sweeping new workplace harassment legislation passed by the Assembly and Senate. This legislation eliminates the requirement that harassment be “severe or pervasive” in order to…

The deadline for your employees participating in a sexual harassment training program is October 9th so, if you haven’t already taken care of this now’s the time. We’ve chosen not…

The past few months has seen a spike in activity by local governments across New York State to regulate new aspects of your business. The most common activity has been…

We’ve got a few tickets left for the Big Bucks Raffle. The drawing will be held at dinner during our Fall Board Meeting on October 22rd in Saratoga. The meeting…

After several years of discussion with no progress, the Association has ratcheted up our efforts to put an end to the pricing practices of wine and liquor wholesalers that cause…

The New York State Division of Lottery has been forced to stop it’s Thursday Quick Draw bonus play and Quick Draw agents and their employees are feeling the loss. According…

Cronin’s Golf Resort in Warrensburg once again hosted our annual golf outing on June 3rd. Sixty-three golfers ventured out in the shadows of the picturesque Adirondack Mountains to enjoy the…

The New York State Senate confirmed SLA Chairman Vincent Bradley and Commissioner Greeley Ford to new three year terms before recessing for the year. Chairman Bradley and Commissioner Ford have…

The New York State Legislature recessed for the year this month after an active year for the newly minted Democratic Majority. A lot of the “energy” of the legislative session…

Many of our members have expressed concern to us about the ever increasing cost of processing credit and debit card payments. The combination of the continuing hikes in fees from…

Time is running out to register for the Association’s Annual Golf Outing being held on June 3rd at Cronin’s Golf Resort in Warrensburg. The $110 per golfer registration fee includes…