STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The monkey has spoken.

The Drunken Monkey Bar and Grill has posted a brief statement on its Facebook page, just days after the State Liquor Authority shut the place down because of "Mob Wives" star Angela "Big Ang" Raiola's illicit ownership interest in the place.

"On behalf of all of us from the DRUNKEN MONKEY, we want to thank all of our patrons, friends and family for the love and support over the years. Although we cannot comment on the closure of the establishment, you can always reach us via this Facebook page," the statement reads.

"The DRUNKEY MONKEY wasn't just a bar, it was a family and a home for many. It wasn't just a location, it was a lifestyle. We were the first to extend a helping hand and will continue to do so from Facebook and other social media. With that being said, the doors on Forest Avenue may be closed but our HEARTS will always remain OPEN to you!"

Ms. Raiola's cousin, SallyAnn Lombardi, held the bar's liquor license, but an SLA probe determined that Ms. Raiola had signatory authority and power of attorney over the bar.

Because she is a convicted felon, state law prohibits Ms. Raiola from owning a bar unless she has a certificate of relief from civil disabilities, has received a pardon, or has been issued a certificate of good conduct.

An SLA official said Ms. Raiola never applied for a liquor license in the first place.

The ownership problem led the SLA to charge the bar with "availing," which means a liquor license holder has allowed a third party to use or profit from the license. The SLA also charged the place with "non bona fide," because it served food two days a week, not five, as was originally listed on the liquor license, and "improper conduct."

The SLA on Feb. 10 ordered the Drunken Monkey's liquor license canceled, as of March 6. A cancellation terminates the license, but doesn't ban the licensee from immediately applying for another one.