Fifty underage teens found at a drinking party in NY forest led to 19 citations and safe transport home.

On November 22, 2025, around 50 underage individuals were found at a drinking party in Coon Hollow State Forest, Schuyler County, New York, during a late-night enforcement operation. State Forest Rangers and sheriff’s deputies responded to a large bonfire, discovering the gathering after blocking off Chambers Road. Under New York law, those under 21 cannot legally possess or consume alcohol. Officers issued 19 citations, assessed which teens could drive safely, and arranged rides for others. The operation ended by 2:30 a.m., underscoring ongoing concerns about underage drinking, especially near holidays like Thanksgiving.