36 THE QUEENS COURIER • APRIL 26, 2018 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT WWW.QNS.COM
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STORY: Patrizia’s will give Queens another try when it opens on
Grand Avenue in Maspeth
SUMMARY: A widespread New York-based Italian restaurant and
pizzeria is making its return to Queens with a soon-to-open location
on Grand Avenue in Maspeth.
REACH: 11,394 people (as of 4/23/18)
Stronger liquor laws needed for Queens clubs
Th e State Liquor Authority (SLA) has been busy in recent weeks taking
away liquor licenses from several Queens establishments for various violations,
including criminal activities.
Just this past week, the SLA took action to suspend the liquor licenses of a
Maspeth karaoke bar that turned out to be a den of iniquity featuring drug
sales and prostitution, as well as a Richmond Hill nightclub that was recently
the site of a dance fl oor dispute that ended with a double shooting.
Back in March, the SLA temporarily suspended another Richmond Hill
club’s liquor license for a history of violence dating back to last year. Th e
SLA took this course of action two weeks aft er three men were shot near the
establishment.
Regardless of trade, every business in Queens bears a responsibility to conduct
themselves in a lawful manner and protect their clientele. Th is is especially
true for restaurants, bars and nightclubs where people go to have a great
time; every patron should be able to enjoy an evening out without the fear of
being shot or stabbed.
Th ose who own and manage the nightclubs that lost their liquor licenses
abdicated their responsibilities. Th ey should be ashamed of the way they’ve
run their businesses — and, until they can prove themselves capable of running
a responsible, safe nightclub, must not be permitted to hold another
liquor license.
Th e existing Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Law in New York State
outlines various criteria that the SLA uses when considering approval of a
liquor license application, such as past histories of criminal activity at the
location and the club’s proximity to churches and schools.
We believe, however, that the ABC Law should be revised to more clearly
defi ne mandates for nightclubs serving hundreds of patrons at a time to
operation — especially with regard to enacting detailed security plans prior
to opening.
Th e SLA should also take the opinions of local community boards more
seriously and give these advisory bodies additional leverage in seeking further
security measures from the applicants. Aft er all, they know the area better
than the SLA.
Th e SLA must be more proactive in ensuring that large nightclubs do not
become havens of criminal activity. Th ey don’t have a crystal ball, of course,
to fi gure out what’s going to happen when — but steps can and should be
taken to ensure that proprietors with new liquor licenses create a safe environment
from the start.
Taste the diversity at ‘World’s Fare’
Th e theme of the 1964-65 World’s Fair at Flushing Meadows Corona Park
was “Peace Th rough Understanding.” Th is weekend’s “World’s Fare” at Citi
Field serves up much of the same feeling, but with emphasis on a better
understanding of the world through its cuisine.
Queens, as is oft en said, is the most diverse place on the planet, home to
cultures from every corner of the globe. Experiencing them through food, in
particular, can open our eyes to the wonderful diff erences we have and better
appreciate the borough in which we live.
Our parent company is sponsoring the event, and we encourage everyone
to come out and enjoy a weekend of culture, cuisine and unity in the heart of
Queens! Visit theworldsfare.nyc to purchase tickets.
Publisher & E ditor Victoria Schneps-Yunis
Co-Publisher Joshua A. Schneps
Associate Publisher Bob Brennan
E ditor-In-Chief Robert Pozarycki
VP, Events, Web & Social Media Amy Amato-Sanchez
Art Director Nirmal Singh
S ocial Media Manager Emily Davenport
S taff Reporters Katrina Medoff, Ryan Kelly, Angela Matua
Suzanne Monteverdi
Contributing Reporters Cliff Kasden, Samantha Sohmer, Elizabeth Aloni
Assistant to Publisher Deborah Cusick
Classified Manager Celeste Alamin
Controller Maria Valencia
President & CEO Victoria Schneps-Yunis
Vice President Joshua A. Schneps
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