Factors that may be considered by SLA in granting liquor licenses do not include whether there will be patron dancing, live music, or amplified music
§ 64-a of Alcoholic Beverage Control Law – Factors to Consider in Granting Liquor License
https://codes.findlaw.com/ny/alcoholic-beverage-control-law/abc-sect-64/
6-a. The authority may consider any or all of the following in determining whether public convenience and advantage and the public interest will be promoted by the granting of licenses and permits for the sale of alcoholic beverages at a particular unlicensed location:
(a) The number, classes and character of licenses in proximity to the location and in the particular municipality or subdivision thereof.
(b) Evidence that all necessary licenses and permits have been obtained from the state and all other governing bodies.
(c) Effect of the grant of the license on vehicular traffic and parking in proximity to the location.
(d) The existing noise level at the location and any increase in noise level that would be generated by the proposed premises.
(e) The history of liquor violations and reported criminal activity at the proposed premises.
(f) Any other factors specified by law or regulation that are relevant to determine the public convenience and advantage and public interest of the community.”
Notably, these factors do not include whether there is patron dancing, live music, amplified music or dj music unless shown to increase the noise level in a manner to affect the community.