200 and 500 Foot Laws

Oct 28, 2026 | 200 and 500 Foot Laws , Location & Community Boards

New York’s 200-Foot Rule: Schools, Places of Worship, and Liquor Licenses

New York’s 200-foot rule generally restricts certain liquor licenses when the proposed premises are on the same street or avenue...

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Oct 28, 2026 | 200 and 500 Foot Laws , Location & Community Boards

How to Measure Distance Under New York’s 200-Foot Rule

Measure the straight-line distance between the centers of the nearest legally qualifying entrances—not the distance between address pins, property boundaries,...

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Oct 28, 2026 | 200 and 500 Foot Laws , Location & Community Boards

New York’s 500-Foot Rule: When It Applies and How Approval Works

New York’s 500-foot rule can restrict a new on-premises liquor license when the proposed location is within 500 feet of...

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Oct 28, 2026 | 200 and 500 Foot Laws , Location & Community Boards

Preparing for an SLA 500-Foot Hearing: Public Interest Evidence and Presentation

Prepare for an SLA 500-foot hearing by building a complete written record explaining why this particular business would serve the...

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