How we spot New York openings
The public records behind New York New Openings, how we decide what's new, and what we can't see.
What we read
- New York State Liquor Authority pending licenses
- New York City restaurant inspections
- New York Department of State filings
Applicants for a liquor license show up on the State Liquor Authority's pending list, with the address and the date received. New York City restaurants get a pre-permit health inspection.
How we decide what's new
We read both every day, keep only new applications (not renewals), and sort them into seven regions by county.
What can go wrong
Applications can sit for months, and some are denied. We show the status the state shows, and we never count a company filing as an opening.
A record is a signal, not a promise. Some businesses open late, rename or never open. If a listing about your business is wrong, tell us and we'll fix it.
What this doesn't cover
What this covers. Businesses that sell alcohol, anywhere in New York, plus New York City restaurants at inspection. New York publishes no all-trades list of new shops, so salons, gyms and most retail aren't here. New company filings are listed separately and never counted as openings.
Sources: New York State Liquor Authority applications and New York City health inspections. Written from the public records themselves; check with the agency for anything legal or binding.
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