Craft Beer Guild Distributing of New York, LLC filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice with the state of New York, indicating that it plans to close its facility at 12-14 South Putt Corners Road in New Paltz, which will result in the furlough of 91 positions.
Details of the WARN Notice
The WARN notice, officially posted on Nov. 12, lists the separation date of the permanently eliminated positions as Jan. 28, 2027.
The WARN Act of 2008 in New York mandates that covered firms give at least 90 days’ notice of qualifying factory closures, mass layoffs, relocations, and specific work-hour reductions.
The prior notification provides time for state and local workforce agencies to tell impacted workers about workforce training programs, job-search services, and unemployment compensation.
As a member of Sheehan Family Companies, a beverage distribution network with origins dating back to 1898, Craft Beer Guild Distributing of New York claims to have been in business in Upstate New York since 2013.
Craft New York serves several Upstate New York markets, including the Hudson Valley, Capital Region, Adirondacks, and Metro New York suburbs. The distributor works with breweries, wineries, and distilleries to bring beer, wine, spirits, and other beverages to restaurants, bars, and retail stores.
As part of the beverage industry’s three-tier distribution system, Craft New York works with beverage producers and retailers. Its services include product storage, delivery, sales, and marketing, connecting suppliers with restaurants, bars, and other businesses.
The filing confirms that the New Paltz facility will permanently close on January 28, 2027. However, it does not indicate whether the company plans to shift its Hudson Valley distribution operations to another location or offer affected employees opportunities to transfer within the broader Sheehan Family Companies network
As the January closure date approaches, state labor officials and Ulster County workforce representatives are expected to work directly with the company to connect displaced workers with regional logistics, warehousing, and commercial driving employers across the mid-Hudson Valley.
