New York Court of Appeals
DJL Restaurant Corp., Doing Business as Shenanigans, Appellants v. City of New York, Respondents
March 29, 200196 N.Y.2d 91
Summary
The Court affirmed summary judgment, holding that New York City's amended zoning resolution for adult establishments is not preempted by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law because it is a land‑use regulation of general application that only incidentally affects alcohol licensing. The decision rests on the Home Rule authority of the City and the principle that incidental impacts do not constitute conflict with state law.