Bill > A08418

This bill amends the New York State Alcoholic Beverage Control Law to allow the state liquor authority to issue a retail license for on-premises alcohol consumption at a specific location within 200 feet of a church, synagogue, or other place of worship. The bill provides a very detailed description of a particular premises located at 2192-92A Flatbush Avenue in the Borough of Brooklyn, Kings County, which would be exempted from the typical prohibition on liquor licenses near places of worship. The bill appears to be a highly specific, localized amendment that creates an exception to the standard zoning restrictions for alcohol sales near religious buildings. By specifying the exact location and boundaries of the property, the bill seems tailored to allow a specific business to obtain a liquor license that would otherwise be prohibited due to its proximity to a place of worship. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage, allowing the specified location to potentially obtain a liquor license right away.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8418