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NY Clears Way For Movie Theaters To Sell Beer, Wine NY Clears Way For Movie Theaters To Sell Beer, Wine
NY Clears Way For Movie Theaters To Sell Beer, Wine Wine and beer options are coming soon to a movie theater new you. The New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) unanimously approved a measure to allow cinemas to serve beer and wine at their concession stands. Previously, unlike concerts, plays, and other live entertainment, movie theaters were only permitted to sell alcohol for consumption before their film. Now they will be able to take their drinks inside the theater to enjoy during their show. The decision from the SLA came following an appeal from the National Association of Movie Theatre Owners, which made the argument that they should…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: NY Restrictions On Remaining Cluster Zones, Curfews For Many Businesses To Be Lifted COVID-19: NY Restrictions On Remaining Cluster Zones, Curfews For Many Businesses To Be Lifted
Covid-19: NY Restrictions On Remaining Cluster Zones, Curfews For Many Businesses To Be Lifted New York is lifting some of its COVID-19 restrictions and curfews as the state continues its recovery from the winter surge of the virus. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Wednesday, March 17 that the state was lifting restrictions on its five remaining “yellow zone” COVID-19 clusters, while allowing businesses to reopen more widely. Beginning on Monday, March 22, indoor fitness classes can begin reopening statewide at 33 percent capacity with health screening and contact information required at sign-in. Classes should be scheduled to allow additional time for cleaning and disinfection between…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Movie Theaters Cleared To Open Statewide, Except In NYC, Cluster Areas COVID-19: Movie Theaters Cleared To Open Statewide, Except In NYC, Cluster Areas
Covid-19: Movie Theaters Cleared To Open Statewide, Except In NYC, Cluster Areas Movie theaters outside of New York City can reopen statewide next week, except COVID-19 cluster zones. Those theaters were cleared on Saturday, Oct. 17 to operate at 25 percent capacity under state guidance starting Friday, Oct. 23.  No more than 50 people will be allowed in front of each screen in each movie theater at once.  Theaters can only open outside of New York City in counties that have COVID-19 positivity rates of less than 2 percent on a 14-day average and do not have any cluster zones, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. Theaters cannot reopen in the following counties…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
COVID-19: These Businesses Will Not Be Allowed To Open In Phase Four Of NY Reopening COVID-19: These Businesses Will Not Be Allowed To Open In Phase Four Of NY Reopening
Covid-19: These Businesses Will Not Be Allowed To Open In Phase Four Of NY Reopening Though New York is in the midst of recovering from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, some businesses will still not be opening up during Phase 4 of reopening. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced this week that shopping malls, gyms, and movie theaters are among the businesses that will not be reopening with regions approaching Phase 4. Long Island and the mid-Hudson Valley are both on track to enter Phase 4 in approximately two weeks, with half of the state’s five regions to reach the benchmark as of Friday, June 26. "There are some things that don’t fit neatly into a phase that a…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: CT Phase 2 Start Date Moved Up, With Indoor Dining, Movie Theaters, Gyms Reopening COVID-19: CT Phase 2 Start Date Moved Up, With Indoor Dining, Movie Theaters, Gyms Reopening
Covid-19: CT Phase 2 Start Date Moved Up, With Indoor Dining, Movie Theaters, Gyms Reopening The start date for Phase 2 of the Connecticut reopening process amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been moved up. Restaurants, movie theaters and gyms may now reopen Wednesday, June 17. Gov. Ned Lamont made the announcement late Friday morning, June 5. The original date for the start of Phase 2 was Saturday, June 20. "To avoid having Phase 2 of Connecticut's reopening efforts take effect during a busy Father's Day weekend, we're going to move it up a few days earlier," Lamont said. Additional safety guidance for businesses that fall under Phase 2 will be re…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Police Will Have Increased Presence At Yonkers Theaters For Release Of 'The Joker' Movie Police Will Have Increased Presence At Yonkers Theaters For Release Of 'The Joker' Movie
Police Will Have Increased Presence At Yonkers Theaters For Release Of 'The Joker' Movie As the much-anticipated movie, "The Joker," hits theaters across the country, the Yonkers Police will join other departments across the region with an increased presence at local theaters. The department said movier-goers can expect to see an increased presence at local theatres over the weekend. Although the department said they have no indication of any specific threat, out of an abundance of caution and for the safety of residents, police officers will be assigned to and or conducting directed patrols at the Ridge Hill, Cross County, and Alamo Drafthouse theater locations, the department…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Mamaroneck Playhouse Will Reopen With Six Movie Screens Mamaroneck Playhouse Will Reopen With Six Movie Screens
Mamaroneck Playhouse Will Reopen With Six Movie Screens The Sound Shore's historic movie theaters are being saved one-by-one.           The Mamaroneck Playhouse at 238 Mamaroneck Ave., which has been closed since 2015, is expected to reopen later this year. Blue Zees Real Estate, a New York City-based developer, bought the playhouse from Bow Tie Cinemas for $2 million this month, according to Westchester County property records. The company plans to renovate the building and reopen it by the fall as a six-screen theater, according to this report by LoHud.com. "This will allow our kids to see movies in their hometown," said Mayor Thoma…

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