BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — On Saturday the City of Buffalo's Department of Permit and Inspection Services issued a "Cease All Operations" notification to a business on Hertel Avenue.
Located at 1783 Hertel Avenue is "Occasions." According to city officials, the business was operating without a license.
Just after 2:30 a.m. Saturday, Buffalo police saw a large crowd gathered outside the establishment.
Police said the 44-year-old owner is being fined for operating an illegal speakeasy, possessing alcohol in public places, and employing an unregistered bouncer.
A neighbor told 7 News the owner had been operating the illegal speakeasy for a while and neighbors were fed up with the constant loud noises.
The Hertel Avenue business that was told to cease all operations is “Occasions”, a balloon shop. A neighbor tells me the owner had been operating the illegal speakeasy for a while and neighbors were fed up with the constant loud noises. @WKBW pic.twitter.com/WqHZuZFhll
— Adam Campos (@arcampostv) May 27, 2024
