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Murray Hill and Gramercy

October 28, 2011

Neighbors Blast Canz Over 'Unpleasant Surprise' Opening

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.

Washington Heights & Inwood

October 26, 2011

Garden Cafe Gets Liquor License Nod, Despite Neighbor Opposition

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

Midtown

October 25, 2011

Cops Bust Alleged Illegal After-Hours Sex Club in Midtown

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

Murray Hill and Gramercy

October 25, 2011

Hooters Rival Canz Opens Without Liquor License, Officials Say

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.

Murray Hill and Gramercy

October 18, 2011

Residents, Businesses Fight New Liquor Store in Kips Bay

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.

Lower East Side & East Village

September 20, 2011

Heathers' Liquor License Renewal Bid Shot Down

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.

Lower East Side & East Village

September 20, 2011

Andre Balazs Gets OK For Cooper Square Hotel Takeover

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

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

September 06, 2011

Hell's Kitchen Gay Bar Gets Creative to Avoid School Ban

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.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

August 22, 2011

New Chelsea Hotel Gets Liquor License Despite Community Board Denial

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

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

August 18, 2011

Hell's Kitchen Gastropub Gets Rid of Sidewalk Cafe

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

Lower East Side & East Village

August 15, 2011

Bakery Plans Stall for Controversial Former Club Space in East Village

A plan to open a bakery in a former club space on Second Avenue has been been scrapped, the owner said.

Lower East Side & East Village

August 05, 2011

Controversial Avenue A Bar Space for Rent

The owner of 34 Avenue A is seeking a new tenant after plans for a music venue were shot down.

Murray Hill and Gramercy

August 01, 2011

Late Night Drinking Crackdown Hurts Business, Says Bar Owner

New restaurants and bars have been asked to close at 2 a.m.

Midtown

August 01, 2011

Controversial Nightclub Roam Hit With $20,000 in Fines

The Flatiron club could be shut down if it doesn't pay.

Greenwich Village & SoHo

July 22, 2011

Village Gay Bar Wins Community Board Support for Liquor License

The gay bar Pieces, a West Village staple for 18 years, won conditional approval of a liquor license for their proposed new location at a community meeting Thursday.