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News Briefs for November 9, 2016

•New York governor Andrew Cuomo has vetoed a bill that would have prevented the state’s Liquor Authority (NYSLA) from sanctioning licensees for violations of other states’ alcohol laws. Continue reading →

Posted in News on November 9, 2016

New York’s “Empire Wine” Bill Awaits Governor’s Signature

Both chambers of the New York legislature have passed a bill in response to the state Liquor Authority’s attempt to penalize retailer Empire Wine for allegedly making illegal direct wine shipments to states whose laws prohibit direct-shipping. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 18, 2015

Wine Spectator: New York’s Prosecution Of Wine Store For Shipping Out Of State Postponed

The New York State Liquor Authority’s prosecution of an Albany wine retailer for allegedly shipping to out-of-state customers has been postponed for now. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 26, 2015