56 Hudson Valley Businesses Sold Alcohol to Minors, Cuomo Says

Fifty-six Hudson Valley businesses are accused of selling alcohol to minors.

On Wednesday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the results of joint efforts by state agencies to crack down on underage drinking throughout the state during the month of April.

The New York State Liquor Authority and the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, along with local law enforcement agencies, conducted statewide sweeps of locations holding liquor licenses, including bars, restaurants, liquor stores and grocery stores, looking for fake IDs and retailers who sell alcohol to minors.

"Underage drinking and fake IDs are not only illegal but can lead to reckless decisions with lifelong consequences," Cuomo said. "We will continue to take action to hold businesses accountable for illegal sales as well as those who use fake IDs. We have zero tolerance for these offenses in New York."

Out of 851 businesses visited for compliance checks, 186 were found to be selling to underage agents, according to the Governor's Office.

The SLA conducted 66 underage details in 46 counties, with investigators sending underage decoys into 851 locations holding liquor licenses.

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Below is a list of the businesses in New York where the decoys were allegedly able to purchase alcohol:

Orange County:

Mar Ed Copas: Newburgh
La Botella Restaurant & Lounge: Newburgh
L & C Deli & Grocery Store: Newburgh
Oasis Restaurant & Sports Bar: Newburgh
Shoprite: Montgomery
Scotts Corner Liquor & Wine Store: Montgomery
Lolly & Easters Airport Inn: Montgomery
Walden Wine & Liquor: Walden

Columbia County

Chatham Wine & Liquor: Chatham

Delaware County:

Fleischmanns Supermarket: Fleischmanns
Sam's Country Store: Fleischmanns
A&R Country Store: Arkville
The Country Stores: Delhi
Mirabito #18: Hobart

Greene County

Stewarts Shop :Coxsackie
Walmart Super Center: Cairo
Tops #724: Coxsackie
Cumberland Farms #1571: Coxsackie
Bottle & Cork: West Coxsackie
Cumberland Farms #1559: Cairo
Xtra Mart: Catskill
Cumberland Farms # 1566: Catskill
Spring Street Sunoco: Catskill
CVS #5036: Cairo
Tamanna: Cairo

Rockland County

Haverstraw Wine & Spirits: Haverstraw
Samsondale Wine & Liquors: W. Haverstraw
Railroad Deli" Garnerville
North Rockland Beverage Center: W. Haverstraw
Railroad Avenue Deli & Grocery: W. Haverstraw
Stonys Food N News: Stony Point
Express Food Mart: Haverstraw
Speedway: W. Haverstraw
Sinclair: Blauvelt
Nick's Convenience Store: Tappan
T&B's Grocery and Restaurant: W. Haverstraw
SP Wine & Liquors: Stony Point
Stony Mobil Mart" Stony Point
7 Eleven: Stony Point
Liberty Beer: Stony Point
Smiley Food Mart: Pearl River
Fleming's Place: Pearl River
O'Malleys: Nyack

Westchester County

Lincoln Energy Services: Mount Vernon
Mike & Mark Warehouse Wine and Liquor: Yonkers
Zack's Bestway Deli: Mount Vernon
Giojo's Deli: Yonkers
Adonny's Deli Grocery: Mount Vernon
T & J Liquors: Yonkers
G & A Food Corp: Yonkers
Sunoco: Yonkers
CVS/Pharmacy #1940: Yonkers
Yonkers Mini Mart & Deli: Yonkers
Ideal Fresh Market: Yonkers
Raceway Liquors: Yonkers
Yonkers Dan Tobacco & Stationary Store: Yonkers

No business from Dutchess, Ulster, Putnam or Sullivan counties were listed.

Licensees charged with underage sales face civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation, with fines starting from $2,500 to $3,000 for a first-time offense.