Two businesses found out of compliance during underage drinking detail

On March 13, 2026, New York State Police conducted an Underage Drinking Detail in Cortland County.

Two businesses were not in compliance.  As a result, an employee at Speedway on Tompkins Street in Cortland and an employee at Speedway on Port Watson Street in Cortland were each issued an appearance ticket under the New York State ABC Law of Prohibited Sale of Alcohol to a Person Under 21, a violation.

The following 13 businesses are recognized for their compliance:

Mirabito, NY-281, TullyMobil, NY-281, HomerByrne Dairy, NY-281, HomerGroton Ave Liquor Store, Groton Ave., CortlandSunoco, NY-281, CortlandGrand Union, NY-281, CortlandDiscount Liquors, Route 13, CortlandSunoco, Port Watson St., Cortland  Byrne Port Watson, Port Watson St., Cortland             Sunoco, NY-11, CortlandSpeedway, NY-11, CortlandGregg’s Super Market, Cortland St., MarathonMirabito, Broome St., Marathon

During these investigations businesses are checked utilizing a Trooper in plain clothes and one or several underage operatives who cannot lie about their age or provide a false date of birth (if asked).