Liquor Store Move Blocked by Regulators | Albany News

Latham Liquors’ move to join its supermarket in one plaza was shut down by the State Liquor Authority, 2-1, sparking heated debate over public convenience and local sales trends. Officials cited stagnant population growth and declining nearby liquor store sales as key reasons, while opponents feared setting a dangerous precedent that blurs supermarket and liquor store lines. A rival store owner hailed the decision as a win after spending heavily against the plan, while Market 32 vows to reapply with stronger arguments — for now, the liquor store remains where it is, leaving the future of grocery-alcohol integration hanging in the balance. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/30ba9123f7333662