Ensures that the provisions governing liquor licenses are consistent with respect to public interest factors

This bill standardizes the factors considered by New York's Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority when reviewing liquor license applications across all license types. It requires the authority to consistently evaluate eight specific public interest factors - including nearby license density, traffic/parking impacts, noise levels, violation histories, and municipal input - before granting any new license. The bill also clarifies that licenses may be issued within 500 feet of existing locations if the authority determines it serves the public interest after consulting with local authorities and holding required hearings. These changes apply uniformly to all license categories governed by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law.