The New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) today announced the results of underage drinking compliance checks conducted on June 18, 2026, in Fulton, Herkimer, Montgomery and Otsego Counties. SLA investigators, working with an underage agent, visited six licensed premises as part of ongoing efforts to monitor compliance with state alcohol laws. During the operation, three establishments appeared to sell alcoholic beverages to the underage agent. 

The businesses appearing to sell to a minor were:

• Fuel N Food
  3006 State Highway 30 Rt 349 & Rt 30, Gloversville
• Glance Petrolium LLC
  7368 Route 28 North Inter Rt 28 & Rt 22, Schuyler Lake
• East Main Deli & Convenience Inc
  6 E Main St, Ilion
   

The businesses refusing to sell alcoholic beverages to a minor were:

• Lucky Mini Mart
  313 E Main St, Amsterdam
• Gary Country Farm
  394 396 North Main St, Gloversville
• Brotherhood Market 2 Coop
  3460 NY-30, Mayfield
   

The results above reflect the SLA Enforcement Unit’s recommendations for charges and do not indicate that licensees have been formally charged at this time. In addition, employees or licensees who sell to minors can be arrested and charged with a misdemeanor. If someone under the age of 21 is found to be using a fake ID or someone else's ID to buy alcohol, they can be arrested and have their license revoked or suspended for a minimum of 90 days or up to one year. Licensees charged by the SLA with underage sales face civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation, with fines ranging from $2,500 to $4,000 for a first-time offense. Repeat offenders also face possible suspension or revocation of their licenses. Undercover decoys work under the direct supervision of SLA Beverage Control Investigators.