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Greeley Ford of Camden, who has served as one of three Commissioners at the New York State Liquor Authority, publicly announced his retirement on Wednesday.

Breeze's Banquet and Event Center in Utica will get its liquor license back after a suspension dating back to September.

Governor Andrew Cuomo's new task force to enforce COVID-19 restrictions in bars and restaurants pulled 10 liquor licenses this week around the state. Violations were handed out at some 84 establishments which carry fines of up to $10,000 per violation, according to the Governor's office.

Utica Police say two local pubs were ticketed for violating Alcohol and Beverage Control Laws. After an investigation by the State Liquor Authority and UPD, the Chatterbox on 239 Genesee street in Utica, and Columbia Doghouse on 500 Columbia street in Utica were ticketed for non-compliance.