Section 164. Saving clause on repeal of article three

1. The repeal of
  article three by the chapter of the laws of nineteen hundred ninety-five
  which added this section shall not operate or be construed to invalidate
  or affect any action heretofore taken by the  several  county  alcoholic
  beverage  control boards or the New York city alcoholic beverage control
  board, as heretofore established by said  article  three,  or  by  their
  boards  or  officers  or  employees, nor to require the discharge or the
  re-appointment of any of their employees.
    2. Such chapter of the laws of nineteen hundred ninety-five shall  not
  affect  any  action  or proceeding now pending in any court on or before
  the effective date of this section.