After being forced to close its doors Saturday, Strawberry's is again open for business.
During a code inspection by Huntington fire officials Saturday, raw sewage from a broken pipe was discovered collecting in the basement of the establishment, according to town officials, who closed the business until the New York state code violation was rectified.
"The condition was corrected quickly and Strawberry’s was permitted to reopen on Sunday," said town spokesman A.J. Carter.
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As of 4 p.m. Monday, management at could not be reached for comment and the doors were locked — with a 21-and over only sign clearly displayed in the front window.
Police charged two employees of Strawberry's following a state liquor authority inspection Saturday, according to a Suffolk County police statement.
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With assistance from an underage volunteer police agent, county officers and the Huntington town fire marshall conducted the inspection at the popular nightclub, located at 279 Main St.
Anthony Bellospirito, 31, of Westbury, and Christie Munch, 20, of West Islip, both employees of Strawberry’s, were charged with 1st degree unlawfully dealing with a child for selling alcohol to a minor, according to police.
The pair is scheduled for arraignment at First District Court in Central Islip on July 11, according to police.
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