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The head of the New York State Federation of Taxi Drivers defended controversial restaurant Papasito as a struggling business headed by 'young entrepreneurs who employ single moms.'

Biddy Early's, at 43 Murray St., will reopen as Woodrow's early next year. The bar plans to get rid of its beer pong table in favor of a family steakhouse vibe.

Neighbors say the Papasito Mexican restaurant is attracting large, boisterous crowds, the same complaint residents made about its Inwood location.

Community Board 12 will vote on a resolution to recommend against a renewal liquor license for Serie 1 Tapas Lounge in Washington Heights.

The GM of controversial Upper East Side club Vudu Lounge had his application for a new country-and-western bar in Gramercy denied by the community board.

Canz a Citi, which opened last week, was an "unpleasant surprise" for many neighbors, who say the Hooters-esque chain never came before them for approval.

Community Board 12 recommended the State Liquor Authority approve Garden Cafe's liquor license renewal application, despite complaints from residents about outdoor noise.

After months of complaints, police say they have busted an illegal nightclub that had been operatng in Midtown's Garment District.

Canz a Citi Roadhouse, a Hooters-type chain, served up an opening day round of drinks at its new Murray Hill location Friday, but the State Liquor Authority says it doesn't have a liquor license.

Morton Williams is looking to open a liquor store on East 23rd Street between First and Second avenues, but residents and business owners say more alcohol is not what their neighborhood needs.

The six-year-old East 13th Street bar played a key role in the case of two police officers accused of raping a woman on the block.

The hotelier received approval to transfer liquor licenses from the previous owner.

A proposed new gay sports bar in Hell's Kitchen is offering to split its operation in two so its alcohol-serving portion can be far enough away from a nearby Catholic school to qualify for a liquor license.

Community board members say that boutique Hotel Americano went around them in getting their liquor license.

Albert Hall has shut down an unsanctioned sidewalk cafe that community board members said was illegal.