Community celebrates as SLA suspends liquor
license at Kloud Tequila Grill in Auburndale
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BY CARLOTTA MOHAMED
Two northeast Queens lawmakers joined several
Auburndale residents outside of Kloud Tequila
Grill on Saturday, Nov. 20, to announce that the New
York State Liquor Authority (SLA) has temporarily
suspended the establishment’s liquor license, prohibiting
the sale and consumption of alcohol on the
premises.
While community members feel the license suspension
is an important step in the right direction,
Senator John Liu and Assemblyman Edward Braunstein
are calling on the SLA to permanently revoke
Kloud Tequila Grill’s license in order to protect the
welfare of the community.
The issues involving Kloud Tequila Grill, also
known as Silk Hookah Lounge LLC at 192-08 Northern
Blvd., extend well beyond unneighborly behavior,
Braunstein said.
“For months, the local community has been raising
concerns that the ownership and patrons of this
establishment were engaged in activity that severely
compromised public health and safety,” Braunstein
said. “While the SLA’s ruling to suspend Kloud’s liquor
license is a good first start, more needs to be
done. I continue to urge the SLA to do the right thing
by the Auburndale community and permanently revoke
Kloud’s license. Enough is enough.”
Residents and small business owners have reported
a host of disturbing issues, including the
sale of alcohol to intoxicated patrons, public urination,
drag racing, public sex acts, loud music and
littering.
On Nov. 13, residents’ concerns escalated when a
double shooting outside of the lounge left two people
wounded. An NYPD investigation determined that
the shooting followed an altercation where patrons
were denied entry during a private party taking
place inside the club. Police officers arrested and
charged a 19-year-old man with a loaded firearm at
the scene.
Community Board 11 District Manager Joseph
Marziliano said they’re outraged by the recent escalation
of community violence that has spilled out of
the establishment and into the neighborhood.
“The board office will continue to work with
state Senator Liu and Assembly member Braunstein
to rally the various city and state agencies to enforce
the laws and hold Kloud accountable,” Marziliano
said. On behalf of the Auburndale Northern Association,
Alexandra Han thanked the lawmakers for
their tireless efforts to ensure the public safety and
quality of life in the community.
“This outcome clearly demonstrates that when
people get together and take action, we can achieve
great things. While we are grateful for this temporary
suspension, there were plenty of warning signs
before the gun violence of last week,” Han said. “We
urge the NYS Liquor Authority to continue to do the
right thing by fully revoking Kloud (Silk)’s liquor
license.”
Reach reporter Carlotta Mohamed by e-mail at
cmohamed@schnepsmedia.com or by phone at (718)
260–4526.
Senator John Liu (fifth from l.) and Assemblyman
Edward Braunstein (c.) and community members in
Auburndale are urging the NYS Liquor Authority to
permanently revoke the liquor license of Kloud Tequila
Grill. Photo courtesy of Braunstein’s offi ce
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