Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Casey Bullis’s organization
Oct 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
State Liquor Authority Regular Meeting
The board meeting included a formal recognition and retirement resolution for a long-time staff member. The Chair provided an update on a successful information technology project that enabled digital communication regarding wholesale fees to all licensees. The board addressed several licensing and enforcement matters, including the temporary tabling of a package store application, the referral of a violation to counsel for a conditional no-contest agreement, the reduction of a fine based on operational history for a violation, and a warning to a licensee regarding their history of sales to minors and the mandatory use of age-verification scanners.
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Commission on Forensic Science and the DNA Subcommittee Joint Public Hearing
The joint public hearing focused on evaluating the use of next-generation sequencing technology for investigative genetic genealogy within public forensic laboratories. Key topics included scientific concerns regarding validation, quality, reliability, privacy, consent, data security, and oversight mechanisms. The meeting was informational and exploratory, emphasizing that no deliberations or binding actions were taken, but rather it served as a platform to gather expert testimony from various stakeholders including scientists, prosecutors, and public defenders to inform future policy considerations.
Sep 23, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
State Liquor Authority Regular Meeting
The board meeting covered several organizational updates, including leadership changes with the appointment of a new acting General Counsel and deputy counsel. The Board announced the closure of the Bag Law Committee, which successfully processed over 7,000 applications and significantly reduced the licensing backlog. Discussions also focused on technology improvements for application processing and the planned assessment of wholesale fees for manufacturers and retailers. Additionally, the Board adjudicated specific licensing matters and application requests.
Sep 18, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Commission on Forensic Science Meeting
The Commission on Forensic Science discussed several key items, including organizational updates for various forensic laboratories. The meeting covered accreditation renewals and reassessments for the Monroe County Crime Laboratory and the Westchester County Department of Public Safety Crime Laboratory. Commissioners engaged in detailed inquiries regarding the permissible range of conclusions in firearm and tool mark examinations, specifically focusing on the practice of source identification and the language used in reporting. An executive session was held to discuss personnel matters and investigations, after which the Commission finalized recommendations regarding the Onondaga County Center for Forensic Sciences.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
