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At a glance: key fines, suspensions, cancellations and adjournments from the State Liquor Authority meeting
Summary
Today's board session issued fines (including a $3,000 fine to Studio Lounge), a letter of warning to a nonprofit club, approved cancellations and transferred multiple contested applications (denials and adjournments); the board summarily suspended King and Queen Cantina for public safety concerns and set multiple return dates for follow-up.
Key official actions taken by the State Liquor Authority on July 16, 2025:
- Summary suspension: King and Queen Cantina (Rochester) — board voted to summarily suspend the license after counsel reported a June 29 shooting and apparent removal/tampering of surveillance equipment; counsel indicated a tampering arrest had been made.
- Civil penalties/fines imposed: Studio Lounge (Fantuzo Enterprise LLC) — $3,000 fine for an underage sale after staff and the owner described remedial training and termination of the employee involved.
- Warnings and mitigation: Welfare Society of Santa Nicola de Tolentino — letter of warning issued for refilling charge; no civil penalty assessed at this meeting.
- License cancellations accepted: 5 Sons Winery, Inc. — board accepted cancellation of both premises licenses as requested by the licensee.
- Permits continued/conditions set: Ford Beverages (East Village tavern) — temporary permit continued through year‑end with a compliance check on Dec. 10; applicant must remedy food service and adhere to stipulation conditions.
- New license approvals with conditions: El Hanger (The Hanger at the Garden Theater) — approved with conditions including manager questionnaires, ATAP training, 2 a.m. closing and limits on promoters and private parties.
- Denials/adjournments: Liquor Loft (Rotterdam) and Marcico/Marcito Wines (NYC) were denied after opposition and review of submitted financials/sales data; multiple other matters were adjourned to August 6, August 26 or September 18 for further review or evidence requests.
The board recorded votes and conditions on the administrative record; written notices and letters will be issued to affected licensees and counsel.
