Patchogue Bar Violated Coronavirus Orders Night Of Shooting: PD

PATCHOGUE, NY — A Patchogue bar's liquor license was suspended for violating coronavirus rules the night of a shooting in October, state officials announced Tuesday.

On Oct. 24, Suffolk police responded to Buen Ambiente at 466B East Main Street after receiving a call of shots fired, according to a news release from Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office.

Video surveillance obtained by police showed the bar was hosting a large event with over 50 people standing shoulder-to-shoulder, drinking, dancing and smoking a hookah, according to state officials. In addition, there were two exotic dancers performing lap dances, officials said.

At 1:30 a.m., a fight broke out in the middle of the bar. Tables were flipped and chairs were thrown as patrons raced for the exit. A patron left the bar and came back with a handgun, shooting two people who were taken to a local hospital for their injuries, police said.