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Bar Association Committee Describes SLA and Community Boards Pressuring License Applicants

In 2018, the Committee on  Hospitality Law of the New York City Bar Association submitted a letter to the Office of Nightlife describing ways in which the  SLA and Community Boards Impose Conditions on  License Applicants.

State Liquor Authority Regulation of Dancing and Music – Method of Operations and License Database

The New York State Liquor Authority is the dominant regulator of music and dancing in New York City. Reform of the zoning law will not remove the SLA regulation. Over 1900 liquor licenses in New York City require licensed venues to prohibit dancing; over 3880 license do not allow live music.

The New York State Liquor Authority – Regulation of Music and Dancing by Method of Operation

The New York State Liquor Authority has acted the major regulator of dancing in venues offering alcohol using a scheme that Liquor Licenses and a venues Method of Operation must show whether the venue is offering patron dancing and collaborates with Community Boards to restrict dancing and live music. The SLA collaborates with Community Boards in its enforcement.

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Comment to CityLand Article Rezoning and Remnants of Cabaret Law of June, 2022
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Comment to CityLand Article Rezoning and Remnants of Cabaret Law of June, 2022
Alan D. Sugarman submitted this comment to an oversimplified article appearing in CityLand. The article ignores abusive regulation of dancing and music by the State Liquor Authority, with Community Boards, requiring licensees to comply with an approved Method of Operation, …
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Letter to Dan Garodnick Director Dept of City Planning July 24, 2022
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State Liquor Authority Regulation of Dancing and Music - Method of Operations and License Database
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State Liquor Authority Regulation of Dancing and Music – Method of Operations and License Database
The New York State Liquor Authority is the dominant regulator of music and dancing in New York City. Reform of the zoning law will not remove the SLA regulation. Over 1900 liquor licenses in New York City require licensed venues …
The New York State Liquor Authority - Regulation of Music and Dancing by Method of Operation
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The New York State Liquor Authority – Regulation of Music and Dancing by Method of Operation
The New York State Liquor Authority has acted the major regulator of dancing in venues offering alcohol using a scheme that Liquor Licenses and a venues Method of Operation must show whether the venue is offering patron dancing and collaborates …
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