NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
SUBJECT: Closing Hours for Liquor and Wine Stores in Nassau County
PURPOSE: To gather public input on the proposed change in hours of operation for liquor and wine
stores in Nassau County
DATE/TIME: March 1, 2024, 10:00 a.m.
LOCATION: The Peter J. Schmitt Memorial Legislative Chamber, Theodore Roosevelt Executive and
Legislative Building, 1550 Franklin Avenue, Mineola NY 11501
The New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) will hold a public hearing on March 1, 2024, beginning
at 10:00 a.m. at the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building to gather public input
on the proposed changes in hours of operation for the sale of liquor and wine for off-premises
consumption in Nassau County. An SLA Administrative Law Judge will preside over the hearing.
On January 4, 2024, the SLA received a resolution adopted by the Nassau County Legislature
requesting that the SLA modify the hours of operation for the off-premises sale of wine and liquor.
Under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law, upon receipt of a resolution by a county legislature,
the SLA is required to hold a public hearing in the county requesting a change in hours. On
January 31, 2024, the Members of the Authority voted to schedule a public hearing at the
Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building in Mineola during the week of February
26.
Currently, Nassau County allows liquor and wine stores to be open for off-premises sales from
8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday to Wednesday, and from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday to Saturday
and from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Sundays. Under the proposed changes, weekday and
Saturday hours would be extended to 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Sunday hours would remain the
same.
Any person who wishes to speak either in support or in opposition to the proposed change is
encouraged to attend the hearing. Speakers will be heard in the order they sign in at the hearing
site. Attendees wishing to speak may sign in beginning at 9:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing. If
a person who wishes to attend the hearing requires an interpreter, the SLA will provide an
interpreter at no cost, provided a request for an interpreter is received via email at
[email protected] at least 96 hours in advance of the hearing.
Any person who is unable to attend the hearing but who wishes to make their position known may
submit a written statement to the SLA. To become part of the record, written statements must be
emailed or postmarked no later than 5:00 p.m. on March 1, 2024. Written statements should be
emailed to [email protected] or mailed to:
NEW YORK STATE LIQUOR AUTHORITY
ATTN: SECRETARY’S OFFICE
80 SOUTH SWAN STREET, SUITE 900
ALBANY, NEW YORK 12210
RE: NASSAU COUNTY PUBLIC HEARING
Please note, a final determination on whether to modify the hours of sale for liquor and wine stores
in Nassau County will not be made on March 1, 2024. This decision will be made by the Members
of the Authority at a Full Board meeting following receipt and review of the written report of the
public hearing.
Public hearing set for input on the proposed change in hours of operation for liquor and wine stores in Nassau County
