Join us for a lively and entertaining talk by local author William Soldato aka Billy the Liquor Guy
“Billy the Liquor Guy” is a retired Senior Investigator for
New York State’s Petroleum, Alcohol, and Tobacco Bureau.
Appointed as a U.S. Marshall after 9/11, Billy is best
known for his undercover work with untaxed cigarettes and
alcohol. Billy is a graduate of Buffalo St. College with a
Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice, but his
Master’s work was done growing up on the streets of Utica,
New York, known as Sin City in the 1950s and ’60s. His
family taught him well, with his grandfather a soldier in the
Mafia and ultimately serving two terms in federal prison.
Billy’s ability to adapt to the criminal element caught the
attention of the New York State Attorney General and the
Drug Task Force. This partnership led to one of New York
State’s largest arrests.
AGE GROUP: | Adult |
EVENT TYPE: | Adult Programs |
From Utica: Route 5 west, at first traffic light when entering Chittenango turn right (Lakeport Road). at Route 31 turn left, at next traffic light turn right (North Road). Library is fourth building on the left. From Syracuse: Rte. 81 north, exit Cicero, turn right on Route 31. Second light in Bridgeport turn left (North Road).
