2 Hudson Valley Retail Stores Busted By New York State Police

An undercover operation by New York State Police in the Hudson Valley produced good and bad news for businesses in the region.

On Tuesday, New York State Police based out of Putnam County conducted an Underage Drinking Initiative.

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New York State Police checked on 16 retail locations across Putnam County.

"This operation is part of the State Police’s ongoing efforts to ensure compliance with the New York State Alcohol and Beverage Control Law and prevent the sale of alcohol to individuals under the legal drinking age," New York State Police stated in a press release.

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New York State Police used an underage operative to see if each business would sell alcohol to the minor

14 Putnam County Businesses Refused To Sell To Minors

Almost all businesses passed the test. Below are the 14 retail locations that all properly refused the sale.

• Shell – 2597 NY-22, Patterson, NY 12563

• Acme – 3101 Route 22, Patterson, NY 12563

• Shell – 1923 US-6, Carmel, NY 10512

• Tops – 1936 US Route 6, Carmel, NY 10512

• Putnam Wine and Spirits – 1926 US-6, Carmel, NY 10512

• Mobil – 1863 Route 6, Carmel, NY 10512

• BP – 2 Fair St, Carmel, NY 10512

• Exxon – 89 Gleneida Ave, Carmel, NY 10512

• Grapevine Wine and Spirits – 172 NY-52, Carmel, NY 10512

• Shop Rite – 184 Route 52, Carmel, NY 10512

• Rite Aid – 180 NY-52, Carmel, NY 10512

• Sunoco – 2 Dykeman Rd, Carmel, NY 10512

• Wine On the Way – 496 N Main St, Brewster, NY 10509

• Mobil – 1569 NY-22, Brewster, NY 10509

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"The New York State Police commend these businesses and their employees for their diligence in preventing underage alcohol sales. Initiatives like these are critical in reducing underage drinking and enhancing public safety," New York State Police told the Hudson Valley Post in a press release.

Gas Stations in Brewster, Patterson Sold Alcohol To Minors

Workers at two Mobil gas stations were arrested for unlawfully selling alcohol to an underage individual, police say.

The gas stations are located at:

• Mobil Gas Station, 2495 Carmel Ave, Brewster, NY 10509

• Mobil Gas Station, 3081 Route 22, Patterson, NY 12563

A worker at each location was charged with violations of the State Alcohol and Beverage Control Law.

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"The New York State Police will continue to conduct compliance checks and enforcement efforts to ensure adherence to state liquor laws. Retailers are reminded to remain vigilant and properly verify the identification of all alcohol purchasers," police added.

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