Underage Compliance Checks in Oneida County - November 2026

The New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) today announced the results of underage drinking compliance checks conducted on October 30, 2026, in Oneida County in partnership with the New York State Police (NYSP). SLA and NYSP investigators, working with two underage agents, visited 20 licensed premises as part of ongoing efforts to monitor compliance with state alcohol laws. During the operation, one establishment appeared to sell alcoholic beverages to the underage agent.

The business appearing to sell to a minor was: 

• Community Express Market 
  804-806 Floyd Avenue, Rome 

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

• Nice N Easy #7605 
  8709 Turin Road, Rome 
• Delta Liquors 
  8603 Turin Road, Rome 
• Famco 8199 LLC 
  8199 Turin Road, Rome 
• Cliff’s Local Market 
  7823 Rome Westernville Road, Rome 
• Northern Wine & Spirits 
  1715 Black River Boulevard North, Rome 
• Fastrac Store 276 
  1614 Black River Boulevard, Rome 
• Black River Wine & Spirits 
  835 Black River Boulevard Linden St & Garden St, Rome 
• Quick Shop 
  916-918 Floyd Avenue Oakwood & Jefferson, Rome 
• Stewart’s Shops #454 
  1373 Floyd Avenue, Rome 
• Sunoco 
  1400 E Dominick Street Gansevooc & Holland, Rome 
• Mirabito #109 – Rome 
  268 E Dominick Street, Rome 
• Byrne Dairy & Deli 
  216 Erie Boulevard E, Rome 
• Kekis Citgo Inc. 
  400 West Dominick Street, Rome 
• West Dominick Market LLC 
  418 West Dominick Street, Rome 
• Jo Jo’s Market 
  601 West Dominick Street, Rome 
• Fastrac Store 268 
  600 West Erie Boulevard, Rome 
• Anticosti Beer & Beverage 
  1124 Erie Boulevard West, Rome 
• Cliff’s Local Market 
  1221 Erie Boulevard West, Rome 
• Rome Liquor Warehouse 
  5950 Taberg Road, Rome 

Retail 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 agents work under the direct supervision of SLA Beverage Control Investigators. 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. This release indicates SLA Enforcement Unit’s recommendations for charges to businesses appearing to have sold to minors. This does not indicate that licensees have been formally charged at this time.