by evansfox | Nov 28, 2013
New York wineries are key to the state’s tourism economy. With new wineries opening every year, New York State has expanded two wine trails – the Niagara Wine Trail and the Shawangunk East Wine Trail. The State also created two new wine trails – the Adirondack Coast...
by evansfox | Jun 4, 2013
The Federal Alcohol Administration Act (FAA Act) contains provisions that apply to all advertisements in any media, including print, television, outdoor, and website advertisements. The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) is in charge of reviewing these...
by evansfox | Jun 3, 2013
German brewers are another interest group that heartily opposes fracking, and with good reason, since it could contaminate the very water used to produce its iconic beer. Hydraulic fracturing – or ‘fracking’ as it is more commonly known – is a hotly debated topic in...
by evansfox | May 24, 2013
Last year, New York governor Andrew Cuomo signed new legislation, effective January 2013 that, in addition to specific tax benefits for farm wholesale licensees, created a farm brewery license. This new license category would support the growing craft beer industry...
by evansfox | May 23, 2013
We all want it – the “dream job.” For winery owners, this means marrying their passion for wine with their preference for being the head honcho of a successful business. But even entrepreneurs have a bigger boss to answer to – regulatory authorities. When the business...
by evansfox | May 22, 2013
For some, applying for a New York State liquor license can be one of the most stressful and frustrating parts of opening a business. Like so many government agencies in the Empire State, the New York State Liquor Authority is underfunded and understaffed, a recipe for...
