12/06/2024 - Underage Drinking Operation in the Capital Region

The New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) today announced the results of an underage compliance check on December 6th, 2024, in the greater Capital Region. SLA investigators working an underage agent conducted an underage-drinking operation visiting twelve licensed premises. In total, the underage agent was able to purchase alcohol at three of the businesses visited.

The businesses selling to minors were:

• Cold Spring Fuel & Food Service Inc.
  2415 Hamburg St, Schenectady
• Rutva & Aruna Inc.
  451 McClellan St, Schenectady
• Nabil Mohamed Al Zandani
  596 Jacob St, Troy
  
  

The businesses refusing to sell to minors were:

• Valero on Broadway
  2248 Broadway, Schenectady
• Central Liquor Store Inc.
  550 Central Avenue, Albany
• Siena Corp.
  601 New Loudon Road, Latham
• Alashmali Mart Inc.
  396 Central Avenue, Albany
• 7 Eleven Inc.
  57 Exchange St, Albany
• Empire Mart
  34 5^th Avenue, Troy
• Broadway Schenectady Petroleum
  2302 Broadway, Schenectady
• Qureshi's Petroleum Inc.
  1029 Washington Ave, Albany
• Brooklyn Grocery and Deli Inc.
  335 Clinton Ave, Albany
  
  

Licensees charged by the SLA with underage sales face civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation, with fines starting from $2,500 to $4,000 for a first-time offense. Repeat offenders also face possible suspension or revocation of their licenses. In addition, employees or licensees who sell to minors can be arrested and charged with a misdemeanor. Persons under the age of 21 found to be using fake IDs or false documents with the intent of purchasing alcohol can be arrested and have their license revoked for a minimum of 90 days or up to one year. Undercover decoys work under the direct supervision of SLA Beverage Control Investigators.

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