By Brian M. Rafferty
As the end of the year approaches, people need to start making plans for where to be when the big ball drops in Times Square. For some, the trip into midtown and the hours spent in the cold can be a bit much.
If an all-night party is what you’re looking for, but you’re not willing to brave the cold and the crowds, check out one of these places, which have been granted special permit status by the State Liquor Authority to serve alcohol into the wee hours of the morning on New Year’s Eve.

Astoria
Bistro Latino, 35-55 33rd St., Astoria

Corona
Ecuamex Restaurant Bar, 101-01 37th Ave., Corona
El Coyote Bar & Grill, 45-02 Junction Blvd., Corona
El Rodeo Chicano Bar Restaurant, 97-11 37th Ave., Corona
Estrella Latina, 39-07 104th St., Corona
Ivis Restaurant, 39-09 104th St., Corona
La Nortena, 102-14 Roosevelt Ave., Corona
Nuevo El Temerarios, 111-05 Roosevelt Ave., Corona
Picardias Mexicanas, 102-21 Roosevelt Ave., Corona

East Elmhurst
Pa Donde Tonio, 96-12 31st Ave., East Elmhurst

Elmhurst
El Portal De Galileo, 82-16 Baxter Ave., Elmhurst

Flushing
K L Club, 135-05 40th Road, Flushing
Forest Hills
Casa Positano, 107-02 Queens Blvd., Forest Hills

Jackson Heights
Bambu Lounge, 82-11 Northern Blvd., Jackson Heights
El Carriel Bar, 88-19 31st Ave., Jackson Heights
La Escuelita Bar Cabaret, 81-03 Roosevelt Ave., Jackson Heights

Jamaica
Acuario Two, 189-09 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica
Cafe Cristal, 153-33 Hillside Ave., Jamaica

Long Island City
Queens Off Broadway, 27-00 Bridge Plaza South, Long Island City
Soel Lounge, 33-02 Queens Blvd., Long Island City

Maspeth
Connolly’s Corner, 71-15 Grand Ave., Maspeth

Middle Village
John Patricks Pub, 82-11 Eliot Ave., Middle Village

Ozone Park
Navan Café, 94-02 80th St., Ozone Park

Richmond Hill
Rum Jungle, 121-08 Jamaica Ave., Richmond Hill

Sunnyside
Maggie Mae’s, 41-15 Queens Blvd., Sunnyside

Woodside
Claro De Luna, 52-15 Roosevelt Ave., Woodside
Picardia Mexicana, 69-16 Roosevelt Ave., Woodside
The Dugout Bar, 39-76 61st St., Woodside