Sunset Park bodega illegally operating as nightclub, ‘drug den’ loses liquor license
A grocery store known as the “disco bodega” had its liquor license revoked last week for allegedly operating an illegal bar and drug den in the shop’s basement.
The New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) issued an emergency suspension on Wednesday for the Fourth Avenue Mini Market Corp. at 4113 Fourth Ave. for at least 20 violations ranging from Oct. 22, 2016 to March 28, 2017.
“This illegal bar and drug den, masquerading as a corner market, has racked up a vast number of egregious violations of the law a mere six months after opening,” said Counsel to SLA Christopher R. Riano. “The Members of the SLA sent a clear message that these illicit operations that threaten the health and safety of local residents will be closed down immediately.”