A nine-day undercover investigation by the New York State Liquor Authority has resulted in charges to 90 licensed groceries and liquor stores in New York City, including 14 throughout Queens.
Licensees charged by the SLA with underage sales face civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation. Repeat offenders also face potential suspension or revocation of their licenses.
“Preventing the sale of alcohol to minors is a priority for the State Liquor Authority. These large scale enforcement efforts will continue to be a part of our proactive measures to prevent alcohol abuse among our youth,” said SLA Chairman Dennis Rosen.
The Queens businesses charged with sales to minors are:
La Familia Mexicana Grocery Corp.
75-15 Jamaica Avenue
IBB Deli Corp.
75 Deli & Grocery (DBA)
75-02 Jamaica Avenue
Jamaica Express Deli Corp.
77-01 Jamaica Avenue
Heaven’s Two Deli Grocery Corp.
85-19 Jamaica Avenue
Meghna Bhatt
Preet Grocery (DBA)
86-06 Jamaica Ave
Reye’s Grocery Store
3229 Junction Boulevard
BAO Liquors
97-08 Northern Boulevard
Deli Grocery
9922 Northern Boulevard
Astoria Cigar & Candy
2865 Steinway Street
Mini Market Deli & Grocery
26-18 21st Street
24/7 Food Mart
31-02 21st Street
KA Food
24-02 34th Avenue
Solomon Wine & Liquor
24-14 34th Avenue
Mitul Convenience USA Inc.
Quick Stop (DBA)
7152 Yellowstone Boulevard
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