Monsey, NY - Clerk Charged In Alcohol Check

Monsey, NY - A store clerk was charged with violating state liquor law when he sold alcohol to an undercover youth.

Police, in conjunction with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, sent a 16-year-old undercover and a plainclothes police officer into six Ramapo stores between 4 and 6 p.m., hours when teenagers are more likely to buy alcohol.
The 22-year-old Monsey man, employed by the Super Value gas station at 68 E. Route 59 in Monsey, was charged with violating Section 65-1, prohibited sales of alcohol, of the state Alcoholic Beverage Control law, and the store was referred to the state liquor authority.

The other five stores checked were found in compliance with state law, which prohibits the sale of alcohol to people younger than 21. Saddle River Deli, 316 E. Saddle River Road, Airmont. Indian America Grocery, 64 E. Eckerson Road, Hillcrest. G & G Saigon Corp., 308A N. Main St., Hillcrest. EZ Stop, 362 N. Main St., Hillcrest. Liquorland, 250 Route 59, Airmont.

Police attempted to check Grapevine Fine Wines & Liquors at 455 Route 306, Monsey, but the business was closed for the day.