State Liquor Authority Conducts Underage Drinking Operation in Onondaga County

The New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) today announced the results of an underage sting operation conducted on October 15, 2022 in Onondaga County.  SLA investigators, working with an underage agent, conducted an underage-drinking operation visiting eleven licensed premises.  In total, the undercover agent was able to purchase alcohol at two of the eleven businesses visited.

The businesses alleged to have sold to a minor were:

• Casa De Cuse Inc.
  742 S. Beech St, Syracuse
• CST New York LLC (d/b/a: Nice N Easy #7612)
  5755 Rte 80, Tully

The businesses refusing to sell to a minor were:

• Roll With It LLC (d/b/a: Fabius Country Store)
  7861 Main St, Fabius
• Dolgen New York LLC (d/b/a: Dollar General Store #6404)
  475 Rte 281, Tully
• KPH Healthcare Services Inc. (d/b/a: Kinney Drugs #74)
  596 Rte 11, Tully
• Sonbyrne Sales Inc (d/b/a: Byrne Dairy & Deli)
  5829 Rte 20, LaFayette
• Fastrac EG LLC (d/b/a: Fastrac Store 205)
  2526 Rte 11, LaFayette
• Singh Petroleum LLC
  801 Fay Rd, Geddes
• Sonbyrne Sales Inc (d/b/a: Byrne Dairy & Deli)
  2400 W Genesee St, Syracuse
• Delta Sonic Carwash Systems Inc (d/b/a: Delta Sonic Carwash)
  3328 W Genesee St, Geddes
• PI Camillus Petro Inc
  3612 W Genesee St, Syracuse

Licensees charged by the SLA with underage sales face civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation, with fines starting from $2,500 to $4,000 for a first-time offense. Repeat offenders also face possible suspension, cancellations, or revocation of their licenses.  In addition, employees or licensees who sell to minors can be arrested and charged with a misdemeanor. Persons under the age of 21 found to be using fake IDs or false documents with the intent of purchasing alcohol can be arrested and have their license revoked for a minimum of 90 days or up to one year. Undercover agents work under the direct supervision of SLA Beverage Control Investigators.