ALLEGANY COUNTY, NY — New York State Police conducted an Underage Drinking Initiative in Allegany County on April 21, 2026.
During the investigations, businesses were checked utilizing a Trooper in plain clothes and one or more underage operatives who cannot lie about their age or provide a false date of birth.
As a result of the initiative, The Store in Scio and JSR Gift and Smoke Shop in Alfred were both found to be out of compliance.
Safal Pandy, 24, of Scio was charged with Prohibited Sale of Alcoholic Beverage.
Myra J. Ludden, 49, of Almond was charged with unlawfully dealing with a child 2nd degree.
The following locations were checked and found in compliance: Dollar General in Belmont, Dollar General on Bolivar Road in Wellsville, 7 Eleven in Wellsville, Dollar General on West Dyke Street in Wellsville, Walgreens in Wellsville, Steve’s Gas and Grub Hub in Andover and SOS Liquor & Wine in Alfred.
