Neighbors urge rejection of cabaret license for Dive Pint Size at 250 Lark Street

Albany Common Council held a public hearing April 29 on an application by Brew LLC, doing business as Dive Pint Size at 250 Lark Street, for a year-long cabaret license. Neighbors gave several minutes of testimony opposing the license because of amplified music, late-night events and perceived impacts on nearby homes; the applicant, owner August Rosa, said the venue would continue small-scale trivia and karaoke and that the application was submitted after a Planning Department recommendation. The hearing was closed with no final decision; the application will proceed through routine departmental review.

The most immediate concern voiced by residents was noise that they say comes from the bar’s event nights. Dan Buchanan, who identified himself as living at 229 J Street next to Dive, said he was "here today to express my strong opposition to the license approval" and told the council the bar's karaoke…