ICYMI: Lindenhurst Considering Moratorium On 24-Hour Businesses

In case you missed it, here's a story that appeared last week in the Lindenhurst Patch:

LINDENHURST, NY — Village of Lindenhurst officials are considering a new moratorium for 24-hour businesses — such as convenience stores and gas stations — in the area. The law would mean that any new businesses, which are open between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m., looking to come to the village will have to wait for a year.

"The Village of Lindenhurst has put forth a significant effort to support and revitalize the Business District," a notice on the proposed law reads. "As part of these efforts the Village has completed numerous infrastructure improvements to attract business and enhance the appearance of the downtown, including the addition of brick pavers, road reconstruction, drainage, parking, decorative street lighting, planters, and recreational and cultural opportunities."

Any current businesses that operate 24 hours in Lindenhurst will be exempt from the new moratorium as well as any bars, taverns and restaurants that have a special permit. According to village officials, the board of trustees is concerned that the 24-hour type businesses will "detrimentally" impact the quality of life in the area.

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