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'Seized': Mattituck Michalengelo's Shut Down Due to Alleged Non-Payment of Taxes
The eatery was seized on Wednesday for non-payment of New York State taxes, a notice on the pizzeria said.
MATTITUCK, NY — A steady stream of customers walked up to Michelangelo of Mattituck Wednesday — but it wasn't to buy a slice or a pie.
Curious residents were stopping to take photos and express their surprise that the restaurant had been seized by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance for alleged non-payment of taxes.
A bright orange sign on the window stated that the restaurant had been seized. A letter was also found hanging on the door stating that a warrant was issued by the Commissioner of Taxation and Finance of the State of New York against Michela Corp., located at 10095 Main Road in Mattituck.
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A warrant was issued against Michela Corp. on July 27 in the amount of $54,228.35, and another on July 28 in the amount of $49,570.64, according to the New York State Department of State State Tax Warrant System.
There was no answer at the restaurant Wednesday and it was not possible to leave a message requesting comment.
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