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A growing library of articles on New York liquor licensing, SLA practice, Community Board hearings, hospitality leasing, and adjacent regulatory topics.
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Liquor Licensing
Reading the 500-Foot Rule before you sign a lease
How to evaluate 500-foot exposure during site selection — and what to look for on the SLA mapping tool before you commit to a space.
June 10, 2026 · 6 min read
Community Board Hearings
Preparing for a Manhattan Community Board hearing
What Community Board members actually ask, how to present a method of operation, and the commitments worth making.
May 22, 2026 · 5 min read
SLA Defense
Responding to an SLA notice of pleading: the first 10 days
Time-sensitive steps to take in the first 10 days after a Notice of Pleading issues — and what not to do.
April 30, 2026 · 4 min read
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