Underage Drinking Detail Nets 2 Sales to Minors in Broome County

The New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) today announced the results of an underage sting operation conducted on May 24, 2019 in Binghamton.  SLA investigators, and the Binghamton Police Department, working with underage agents, conducted an underage-drinking sting operation visiting 34 licensed premises.  In total, the undercover minor was able to purchase alcohol at 2 of the 34 businesses visited.

The businesses selling to minors were:

• 5 Star Deli and Convenience Store
  60 Oak Street
• Court Street Beer Depot
  218 Court Street

The businesses refusing to sell to minors were:

• Mirabito #99
  409 Court Street
• Weis Market
  160 Robinson Street
• East Side Wine & Liquor
  160 Robinson Street
• CVS Pharmacy 2180
  163 Robinson Street
• Mirabito #75
  98 Broad Avenue
• K+P Stop N Shop
  198 Robinson Street
• Rite Aid Pharmacy 10801
  85 Robinson Street
• Jav Gas 4 Less, Inc
  266 Chenango Street
• Colonial Plaza Liquor + Wine
  32 West State Street
• CVS Pharmacy #566
  34 West State Street
• One Stop Groceries
  283-85 Front Street
• Mirabito #84 Manley’s
  215 Clinton Street
• Mirabito #103
  520 Chenango Street
• Speedway #07725
  61 Glenwood Avenue
• EZ Food Mart
  333 Prospect Street
• Mirabito #86 Manley’s
  49-53 Downs Avenue
• Dan Dee Grill
  215 Robinson Street
• East Side Tavern
  228 Robinson Street
• Sake Tumi
  71 Court Street
• Galaxy Brewing
  41 Court Street
• Paddy’s Irish Pub
  9 Main Street
• Thai Time
  96 Front Street
• Apple Food & Grocery
  306 Conklin Avenue
• Rite Aid Pharmacy #10803
  201 Conklin Avenue
• Mirabito #82 Manley’s
  150-156 Conklin Avenue
• Robbys Discount Wine + Liquor
  49-51 South Washington Street
• Quality Market
  1206 Vestal Avenue
• Ary’s Express Mart
  1188 Vestal Avenue
• Southbridge Wine & Spirits
  1177 Vestal Avenue
• Binghamton Quickway #9
  1178 Vestal Avenue
• Walgreen’s
  37 Pennsylvania Avenue
• Jays One Stop
  28 Exchange Street

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 $3,000 for a first-time offense. Repeat offenders also face possible suspension or revocation of their licenses.  In addition, employees or licensees who sell to minors can be arrested and charged with a misdemeanor.  Undercover decoys work under the direct supervision of SLA Beverage Control Investigators.    

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