ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) went undercover on December 1 in Schenectady, Saratoga and Warren counties to conduct an underage-drinking operation. Out of seven companies visited just one bought to an underage agent.
Speedway LLC, 229 S Brandywine Ave in Schenectady alleged to have bought alcohol to a minor. Companies that had been visited however refused to promote to a minor had been,
- Cumberland Farms Inc., 1268 State St, Schenectady
- Budraj P Seenanan, 1339 State St, Schenectady
- Esin Fuels Inc., 84 Primary St, South Glens Falls
- Valley Market Corp., 38 Valley Farms Rd, Pottersville
- Speedway LLC, 66 70 Primary St, South Glens Falls
- Star Liquor Inc., 1142 State St, Schenectady
The SLA explains underage gross sales face civil penalties of as much as $10,000 per violation, with first time offenses beginning at $2,500 to $4,000.