New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S08359

Introduced
6/5/25  
Refer
6/5/25  

Caption

Creates a special on-premises license for properties which are located within a designated industrial or economic zoning district, occupy not less than twenty thousand square feet of floor area, and are utilized for the purpose of hosting entertainment or cultural, social, or community events.

Impact

If enacted, the bill will create a new category of alcoholic beverage licenses that could significantly impact venues located in industrial areas. This change would enable larger properties to operate as venues for community engagement and entertainment while maintaining compliance with zoning regulations. The new license type may promote economic activity in underutilized industrial areas and encourage investment in such locales, providing residential neighborhoods with added benefits from local entertainment offerings.

Summary

Bill S08359 aims to amend the New York Alcoholic Beverage Control Law by introducing a new provision for a special on-premises license that allows for the sale of liquor, wine, beer, and cider at designated facilities. This bill specifically targets properties that are located within defined industrial or economic zoning districts, occupy a minimum of 20,000 square feet, and host entertainment, cultural, social, or community events. The goal is to enhance social venues in industrial zones and contribute to local economic growth by providing more flexible alcohol licensing.

Contention

Despite its potential benefits, S08359 may face opposition from local communities concerned about the proximity of alcohol-serving venues in industrial areas, particularly regarding potential noise and safety issues. Critics might argue that the increase in alcohol availability could lead to more disturbances in the neighborhood, undermining the qualities that make an area residential. Additionally, stakeholders may raise questions regarding the adequacy of regulatory oversight for such venues, especially pertaining to public safety and community welfare.

Companion Bills

NY A08875

Same As Creates a special on-premises license for properties which are located within a designated industrial or economic zoning district, occupy not less than twenty thousand square feet of floor area, and are utilized for the purpose of hosting entertainment or cultural, social, or community events.

NY A10931

Same As Creates a special on-premises license for properties which are located within a designated industrial or economic zoning district, occupy not less than twenty thousand square feet of floor area, and are utilized for the purpose of hosting entertainment or cultural, social, or community events.

Previously Filed As

NY A10931

Creates a special on-premises license for properties which are located within a designated industrial or economic zoning district, occupy not less than twenty thousand square feet of floor area, and are utilized for the purpose of hosting entertainment or cultural, social, or community events.

NY A08875

Creates a special on-premises license for properties which are located within a designated industrial or economic zoning district, occupy not less than twenty thousand square feet of floor area, and are utilized for the purpose of hosting entertainment or cultural, social, or community events.

NY A08418

Allows the state liquor authority to issue a retail license for on-premises consumption for a premises which shall be located within two hundred feet of a building occupied as a church, synagogue or other place of worship.

NY S08314

Allows the state liquor authority to issue a retail license for on-premises consumption for a premises which shall be located within two hundred feet of a building occupied as a church, synagogue or other place of worship.

NY A08639

Allows the state liquor authority to issue a retail license for on-premises consumption for a premises which shall be located within two hundred feet of a building occupied as a school, church, synagogue or other place of worship.

NY S08315

Allows the state liquor authority to issue a retail license for on-premises consumption for a premises which shall be located within two hundred feet of a building occupied as a school, church, synagogue or other place of worship.

NY S07275

Restricts cannabis storefronts and premises from being located within 500 feet from a school and two hundred feet of a house of worship.

NY A05341

Restricts cannabis storefronts and premises from being located within 500 feet from a school and two hundred feet of a house of worship.

NY A10416

Relates to the effectiveness of provisions of law relating to the powers of the chairman and members of the state liquor authority (Part A); authorizes special permits to remain open during certain hours of the morning (Part B); permits certain retail licensees to purchase wine and liquor from certain other retail licensees (Part C); relates to permissible sales by license holders (Part D); allows multiple off-premises licenses (Part E); relates to licensing restrictions for manufacturers and wholesalers of alcoholic beverages and retail licensees (Part F); relates to the approval of seven day licenses to sell liquor at retail for consumption off the premises (Part G); adjusts licensing fees regarding certain alcoholic beverages (Part H); relates to changes of ownership of a licensed business (Part I); relates to the issuance of temporary retail permits; makes permanent certain provisions relating to liquidator's permits and temporary retail permits (Part J); establishes a temporary wholesale permit and allows multiple wholesale licenses owned by the same person or entity to be located at the same premises (Part K); relates to licenses issued for on-premises consumption within a certain distance of a building occupied as a school, church, synagogue or other place of worship with consent of such building's owner or administrator (Part L); permits licenses for premises located within five hundred feet of other premises outside of certain counties (Part M).

NY HB4595

Liquor: licenses; issuance of specially designated merchant license or specially designated distributor license; allow for certain locations. Amends sec. 533 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1533). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4282'25

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