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Multiple Buffalo retailers oppose Punjab Liquor application; board disapproves
Summary
Competing licensees and managers from Buffalo told the State Liquor Authority a proposed Punjab Liquor and Wine Depot would crowd an already saturated market; after hearing opposition and reviewing sales trends the board disapproved the application.
Store owners and managers from several nearby liquor stores traveled to the board hearing to oppose Punjab Liquor and Wine Depot’s application in Buffalo, warning the authority that the neighborhood market already supports existing outlets.
Attorney Nicholas Amagon told the board his client would commit to 25% New York‑made products; opponents presented proximity maps, sales figures and neighborhood context, arguing the block is already crowded and local stores operate on thin margins. Commissioners discussed projected gross‑sales trends and the density of nearby retailers. After debate the board agreed there was insufficient public convenience and advantage to approve another package‑store license in that location and disapproved the application.
Provenance: contested item hearing and disapproval (transcript SEG 869–SEG 1881).
