As the New York State Liquor Authority investigates MSG regarding its facial recognition technology, CEO James Dolan said he may stop alcohol sales completely at a future Rangers game.
James Dolan, left, and head coach Tom Thibodeau of the New York Knicks attend the NBA Summer League at the Thomas and Mack Center on July 8, 2022, in Las Vegas.
If this night does in fact come to fruition, Dolan added that the normal areas where alcohol is served will have a sign instead. "Where we serve liquor, we’re going to put one of these up," Dolan said, picking up a paper next to him.
"If you owned a bakery, or a restaurant, and someone comes in and buys bread from you and the next day they served you with a lawsuit because they hated your bread, they said something happened to them with it. Then, the next day, they show up to your bakery again and say, ‘Hey, I’d like to buy more bread.’ Would you sell them that bread?
The SLA sent a letter to MSG on Nov. 29 with a warning that it could be considered a"non bona fide" premises due to the attorney bans. All liquor licensees require public access to the premises. "All establishments licensed to traffic in alcoholic beverages by the State Liquor Authority are subject to and are expected to comply with the same laws and obligations, whether they are a small business or a multi-billion dollar corporation," SLA spokesperson Joshua D.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
James Dolan Threatens Dry Night at Rangers Game Over Liquor Authority Feud“This isn’t gonna bother me because I’ve been sober 29 years. I don’t need the liquor,” said Dolan.
Read more »
MSG CEO James Dolan has 'meltdown' about facial recognition criticism, vows to keep scanning opponentsUsing quotes from 'The Godfather' to defend his stance, Knicks owner and Madison Square Garden boss James Dolan vowed to continue using facial recognition tech to blacklist corporate adversaries, dismissing the efforts of lawmakers to stop the practice.
Read more »
‘The Garden Has to Defend Itself’: MSG Chief James Dolan Hits Back at Facial Recognition CriticismMadison Square Garden chief James Dolan says the venue will not back down in using the tech to bar entry to lawyers engaged in legal matters against company.
Read more »
James Dolan threatens to ban alcohol at MSG in bizarre interviewMadison Square Garden might be missing alcohol at an upcoming New York Rangers game as the venue's CEO sends a message to the New York State Liquor Authority.
Read more »
James Dolan defends facial recognition policy against lawyers who are suing MSG: 'Please don't come'Several attorneys say they have been denied entry into MSG-owned venues because their firm is in active litigation against the company.
Read more »
MSG owner James Dolan threatens alcohol ban at MSG over facial recognition controversyJames Dolan is threatening to not serve fans alcohol at Madison Square Garden in response to a flap over facial recognition being used at his venues.
Read more »