Bill > S08379

This bill amends the New York State Alcoholic Beverage Control Law to create a specific exemption to the existing prohibition on alcohol sales within 200 feet of a place of worship, but only for a very precisely defined property located in Queens County. The exemption allows a retail license for on-premises consumption of food and beverages at a specific location on Skillman Avenue, which is meticulously described by exact geographical boundaries and measurements. The bill provides a detailed legal description of the property, including its precise location relative to 48th Street (formerly Grosman Avenue) and its exact dimensions. By creating this narrow exemption, the bill would permit a specific business—likely a restaurant or bar—to obtain an alcohol license despite being close to a place of worship, which would normally be prohibited under existing state law. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage, indicating urgency or importance for the specific property owner seeking this exemption.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8379