Save the Way Station!

inpixels

It’s ‘Station’ to station at liquorless music hall
http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/33/1/33_01_sk_way_station.html


:idea:
Maybe we can toss around some ideas how this place can get it's liquor license ASAP.


Seems like a cool place.

homeowner

As someone who's been there, there's not a whole lot you can do. The SLA is populated by a bunch of really nice, really old men and women who still do everything on paper, by hand. If you have the money for an expeiditer that can help, but once the paperwork is in, its just a really long waiting game. They should look into getting temporary license in the meantime.

inpixels

Well they have an events license.

I'm not sure if this area is technically Crown Heights or Prospect Heights...
If PH, perhaps they should be contacting our Senator?
It seems to be in the community's best interest to have a performance venue.
This will be PH's only venue!

If the Senate could help kill a liquor license
http://www.nysenate.gov/press-release/disruptive-nightclub-loses-liquor-license

perhaps they can also expedite? .

http://www.nysenate.gov/district/20
http://www.nysenate.gov/senator/eric-adams/contact

whatchuwant

The New Year's thing sounds cool...

catwalkertexasranger

Andy you should go talk to Alan at Blind Tiger ( Bleeker @Jones) He had a similar problem. I think his lasted 14 months. He opened as a coffee shop and finally got beer and wine. He may have insight other than things you already know like get an expediter. Good luck. Other friend had to keep buying temp license a month at a time until LA gave him perm status. Look on the bright side at least Rattner is not gunnin' for you. After Pequinia you gotta wonder if that furniture is cursed

karl the druid

catwalkertexasranger wrote: Andy you should go talk to Alan at Blind Tiger

go ask alan

when he was just small

homeowner

inpixels wrote: Well they have an events license.

An events license is different than a temporary license. An event license only allows you to sell alcohol for that event. It is usually done for a few days (its the kind of license you need for things like the San Genaro festival or parties at venues that don't normally have a liquor license).

A temporary license allows you to sell alcohol for a longer period. Its usually given when your application has been accepted as being complete and lasts for three months. Once it expires you have to go back to SLA and reapply for a new temporary and pay and additional fee. Subsequent temporary licenses are good for 30 days only. Its not unusal for businesses to purchase temporaries for 9 or 10 months while they are awaiting the disposition of their application. Unlike the initial application which is thousands of dollars, the temporaries cost about $100 each. It adds up over time, but if you are actually selling liquor you should be able to cover the cost easily.

inpixels

The Evolution of Steampunk Ends in a Bar
1:59 pm Tuesday Dec 29, 2009 by Emily Temple
http://flavorwire.com/59061/the-evolution-of-steampunk-ends-in-a-bar

carnivore

Opening full time on 9/4.

brooklynleather

score!

carnivore

Went by tonight and sadly, the rumors were incorrect. Way Station is not yet open. I'll keep an ear out for more info.

ben

License still pending:

http://www.trans.abc.state.ny.us/servlet/ApplicationServlet?pageName=com.ibm.nysla.data.publicquery.PublicQuerySuccessfulResultsPage&validated=true&serialNumber=1228353&licenseType=OP

inpixels

Subject: Liquor Permit Law Pilot program will cut long wait

Pilot program will cut long wait for liquor license

This measure, (S.6231C), establishes a one-year pilot program to create a temporary retail permit system that will help businesses get up and running without being affected by the notoriously long wait.

Senator Johnson’s Temporary Retail Permit Legislation Signed into Law

Senator Craig M. Johnson, (D-Nassau), scored a victory for small businesses on Long Island and across New York State when his legislation to enact a system to counteract the infamous liquor license backlog at the State Liquor Authority was signed into law.

The measure, (S.6231C), establishes a one-year pilot program to create a temporary retail permit system that will help businesses get up and running without being affected by the notoriously long wait.

While crafting this legislation, Senator Johnson heard horror stories from owners of gas stations, restaurants, grocery stores, and other businesses who have been hurt by the inability to serve and sell alcohol while the SLA spent months processing their permit applications.

“We've created a responsible system where businesses can get off the ground without being harmed by factors beyond their control,” Senator Johnson said. “Businesses will have the opportunity to operate at their full potential sooner and help strengthen their local economies.”

The SLA backlog became so institutionalized that the state Inspector General raided its offices last year amid widespread allegations that employees were soliciting bribes to speed up applications. Dennis Rosen was confirmed as the new chairman for the SLA with a mandate to clean up the authority. Among his first tasks was to help Senator Johnson develop the temporary permit system.

The new system now allows for businesses to apply for a 90-day temporary permit, to be followed by a 30-day extension if the application has yet to be processed. This program applies to communities outside of New York City.

Applicants for a temporary permit must undergo electronic fingerprinting and, like those holding a permanent liquor license, cannot have been convicted of a felony crime.

This legislation was sponsored in the Assembly by Western New York Assemblyman Robin Schimminger. It takes effect in October

http://www.nysenate.gov/press-release/senator-johnson-s-temporary-retail-permit-legislation-signed-law

http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/bill/S6231C

mougar

Spoke to one of the bartender's from Way Station last night, apparently they've got their permit but the department of whatever screwed up the effective date on it and they found out too late. It was supposed to be Sept 4, but now it will be Oct 4.

carnivore

I can't wait for this!

novanglus

Any word on this?

architecture biscuit

Carnivore wrote: I can't wait for this!

It looks like you have no choice.

architecture biscuit

Is it safe to assume this place is never going to open?