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Covid-19: NY Lifting Curfew On Bars, Restaurants, Changing Catering Guidance
The COVID-19 curfew on bars and restaurants in New York is set to be lifted as the state continues reopening the economy.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the mandatory midnight closing time for bars and restaurants will end for outdoor dining areas beginning on Monday, May 17, and for indoor dining areas on Monday, May 31.
Additionally, the curfew for catered events where attendees have proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result will be lifted on May 17, and for all catered events on May 31, Cuomo noted.
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Covid-19: Here's A Look At New Businesses Now Open With Phase 3 Underway In Hudson Valley
Hudson Valley has become the ninth of New York State's 10 regions to enter Phase 3 of reopening the economy as the state recovers from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
The region took the next step in the four-phase reopening plan as of Tuesday morning, June 23, allowing more businesses to open.
Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, Orange, Ulster and Sullivan counties make up the Hudson Valley region.
Long Island will enter Phase 3 on Wednesday, June 24, leaving just New York City in Phase 2, possibly entering Phase 3 in two weeks.
In Phase 3, limited indoor dining is permitte…