SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts – At a violation hearing of the entertainment license for the Amazing.net adult video store at 486 Bridge St. yesterday afternoon, Assistant City Solicitor Michael E. Mulcahy said the video booths were improperly maintained and the site of sexual activity. Springfield police officer Rupert Daniel said that on Jan. 9, 2007, he made an arrest for drug distribution outside the store, which is owned by Capital Video Corp. of Cranston, R.I. Daniel said he has observed male and female prostitution outside the store.

Anthony Nota, of Providence, R.I., the property manager for store, said the store carries adult videos, magazines and DVDs.

He said that since the October violation alterations have been made at the store to prevent sexual activity.

Springfield Mayor Charles V. Ryan, who issues entertainment licenses, conducted yesterday’s hearing.

The mayor was expected to take the matter under advisement and issue a decision at a later date, City Solicitor Edward M. Pikula said.

Erica Walch, of 29 Mattoon St., said she has witnessed male and female prostitution across the street from the Amazing.net. She said that customers who go into the store come outside and solicit prostitutes.