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COVID-19: McDonald's To Close Indoor Seating Areas In Some Parts Of US COVID-19: McDonald's To Close Indoor Seating Areas In Some Parts Of US
Covid-19: McDonald's To Close Indoor Seating Areas In Some Parts Of US McDonald's is preparing to close its indoor seating areas as cases of the delta variant increase across the United States, according to a new report. The fast-food chain had previously announced plans to reopen indoor dining in all of its franchises by Labor Day as long as there wasn't a resurgence of COVID-19, after closing it down in 2020, according to a report from Reuters. The company has now told its locations to close indoor seating areas in places where the virus is spreading quickly.  Reuters reported that McDonald's recommended that restaurants close indoor seating in places …

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by Nicole Valinote
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COVID-19: NYC Will Become First US City To Require Proof Of Vaccination For Indoor Dining, Gyms COVID-19: NYC Will Become First US City To Require Proof Of Vaccination For Indoor Dining, Gyms
Covid-19: NYC Will Become First US City To Require Proof Of Vaccination For Indoor Dining, Gyms New York City is set to become the first city in the United States where proof of vaccination against COVID-19 will be required for indoor dining at restaurants and for entry at gyms. Enforcement of the new program will begin on Monday, Sept. 13. The rule also applies to indoor entertainment and performances. Mayor Bill de Blasio said he knows some will not agree with the measure, but he said will be lifesaving, as it will guarantee a higher level of vaccination.  Customers will be required to use the Excelsior app, the city's digital app or show a paper card to enter indoor venues.&n…

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by Nicole Valinote
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COVID-19: NY Restaurants Outside NYC Can Soon Increase Indoor Capacity COVID-19: NY Restaurants Outside NYC Can Soon Increase Indoor Capacity
Covid-19: NY Restaurants Outside NYC Can Soon Increase Indoor Capacity Restaurants outside of New York City will soon be able to increase their indoor capacity amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Those restaurants, which have been operating at 50 percent capacity, can now move to 75 percent capacity starting Friday, March 19, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Sunday, March 7.  Data has shown that restaurants can operate safely and in accordance with strict health protocols at 75 percent capacity, Cuomo said.  New York City restaurant capacity will remain at 35 percent capacity. "Our fight in the war against COVID-19 continues, but we are encouraged by th…

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: New Increase In Indoor Dining Capacity To Take Effect In NYC COVID-19: New Increase In Indoor Dining Capacity To Take Effect In NYC
Covid-19: New Increase In Indoor Dining Capacity To Take Effect In NYC Relief is on the way for New York City restauranteurs as the state continues lifting restrictions on indoor dining. Last week, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo reopened indoor dining in New York, while extending the curfew for bars and restaurants to 11 p.m. as the state continues to see improved COVID-19 numbers. Cuomo announced on Friday, Feb. 19, that as of Friday, Feb. 26, restaurants and bars in New York City may increase their capacity from 25 percent to 35 percent indoor occupancy, which is consistent with guidance in neighboring New Jersey. 
“What's happening now is people in New York C…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Cuomo Gives Green Light For Wedding Receptions, With Restrictions In Place COVID-19: Cuomo Gives Green Light For Wedding Receptions, With Restrictions In Place
Covid-19: Cuomo Gives Green Light For Wedding Receptions, With Restrictions In Place After thousands of wedding receptions in New York had to be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there may be a light at the end of the tunnel for some brides and grooms. Those receptions in New York can resume in New York beginning in March, with specific restrictions in place, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced. As of March 15, receptions can resume, though venues will have to limit guests to 50 percent of their capacity, or a maximum of 150 people.  All those gatherings must be approved by local health departments and all guests and patrons must be tested before attending the…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
COVID-19: NY Must Compromise On Restaurant, Bar Restrictions, Judge Says COVID-19: NY Must Compromise On Restaurant, Bar Restrictions, Judge Says
Covid-19: NY Must Compromise On Restaurant, Bar Restrictions, Judge Says With bars and restaurants struggling to contend with restrictions put in place by the state during the COVID-19 pandemic, an upstate New York judge is instructing the state to work with restauranteurs and bar owners to reach a compromise that works for both parties regarding reopening for indoor dining. Owners of upstate New York restaurants are suing Gov. Andrew Cuomo for the impact on their businesses due to restrictions on indoor dining put in place, have been told by a judge that the state must provide scientific evidence to support the strict COVID-19 restrictions put in place on busine…

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by Zak Failla
Business
COVID-19: Popular Area Restaurant Announces Month-Long Closure COVID-19: Popular Area Restaurant Announces Month-Long Closure
Covid-19: Popular Area Restaurant Announces Month-Long Closure Winter was coming, and now it is here. The owners of The Parish, a popular Hudson Valley eatery that specializes in New Orleans-style cuisine, announced that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it will be forced to shut down its business for at least a month in the new year. The Parish, on Main Street in New Paltz, will be closing down as of Monday, Jan. 4 due to limited indoor dining options and a dearth of outdoor dining choices due to the colder weather. Co-owners Theresa Fall and Matt Sweeney said that they were fortuitous to have a wealth of outdoor dining options over the spring and summer…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Cuomo Issues New Warning About Possible Business Shutdowns Due To Spread COVID-19: Cuomo Issues New Warning About Possible Business Shutdowns Due To Spread
Covid-19: Cuomo Issues New Warning About Possible Business Shutdowns Due To Spread New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is treading cautiously and warning that some businesses could face new shutdowns if projections regarding the spread of COVID-19 prove true. In one month, projections have shown that there could be as many as 11,000 more COVID-19 patients hospitalized - double the current number - in New York hospitals, Cuomo said, with 3,500 more potential virus-related deaths. “This is what we’re looking at, and it could overwhelm some regions by January," Cuomo said during a COVID-19 briefing on Monday, Dec. 14. That’s the trajectory. “We’ve heard from people who are concerned…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
COVID-19: New Study Demonstrates Danger Of Indoor Dining Amid Pandemic COVID-19: New Study Demonstrates Danger Of Indoor Dining Amid Pandemic
Covid-19: New Study Demonstrates Danger Of Indoor Dining Amid Pandemic Indoor dining could be the fastest-growing source of COVID-19 spread, according to a new study. Researchers published a study in the Korean Academy of Medical Sciences that was investigating a case in South Korea when a student became infected with the virus in minutes from a person approximately 20 feet away while dining indoors. The discovery came after contact tracers were initially unable to figure out how the student contracted COVID-19 before tracking it back to her brief stop at a local restaurant. According to the study, the student hadn’t traveled outside his region before spreadi…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Indoor Dining To Close In NYC, Possibly Other Areas; New Rules For Gyms, Salons In NY COVID-19: Indoor Dining To Close In NYC, Possibly Other Areas; New Rules For Gyms, Salons In NY
Covid-19: Indoor Dining To Close In NYC, Possibly Other Areas; New Rules For Gyms, Salons In NY The New York State Department of Health and Gov. Andrew Cuomo have made some revisions to guidance for certain businesses as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations keep increasing. With hospitalizations up to 5,159, the highest since mid-May, and the positivity rate statewide rapidly climbing, Cuomo announced on Friday, Dec. 11 that some businesses will be rolled back to help curtail the spread of the virus. As of Monday, Dec. 14, indoor dining in New York City will be closed, though outdoor dining and takeout will still be permitted.  Cuomo also said that health officials are evaluating…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: New Indoor Dining Restrictions Coming If Hospitalizations Keep Climbing, Cuomo Says COVID-19: New Indoor Dining Restrictions Coming If Hospitalizations Keep Climbing, Cuomo Says
Covid-19: New Indoor Dining Restrictions Coming If Hospitalizations Keep Climbing, Cuomo Says New restrictions on indoor dining in New York will be put in place if the COVID-19 hospitalization rates continue to climb as they have been in recent weeks, Gov. Andrew Cuomo cautioned. Cuomo said that if hospitalization rates don’t begin to stabilize, restaurants and bars in New York City will completely close for indoor seating, while the rest of the state will see the indoor dining capacity drop from a max of 50 percent to 25 percent. The changes will take effect within the next week, Cuomo said, and he will give restauranteurs a few days to “reorient.” Indoor dining in designated “red”…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
COVID-19: Here's What Will Happen To Outdoor Dining As Cold Weather Arrives COVID-19: Here's What Will Happen To Outdoor Dining As Cold Weather Arrives
Covid-19: Here's What Will Happen To Outdoor Dining As Cold Weather Arrives Restaurants already struggling to stay afloat due to the COVID-19 outbreak have a new challenge rapidly approaching as the weather begins shifting, limiting outdoor dining options. The pandemic forced extreme restrictions on restaurants and bars for the past six months, with many scrambling to arrange temporary, and now possibly permanent outdoor dining options, while even more were forced to shut down for good due to a lack of business. Since mid-March, occupancy at restaurants has been restricted, face coverings must be worn by patrons and staff, social distancing must be practiced at all…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
COVID-19: Indoor Dining Will Now Be Allowed In NYC With These Restrictions COVID-19: Indoor Dining Will Now Be Allowed In NYC With These Restrictions
Covid-19: Indoor Dining Will Now Be Allowed In NYC With These Restrictions One of New York City’s greatest attractions has been given the green light to start reopening amid the COVID-19 outbreak. During a COVID-19 press briefing in Manhattan on Wednesday, Sept. 9, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that restaurants in New York City will be permitted to resume indoor dining, albeit at 25 percent capacity, beginning on Wednesday, Sept. 30. Cuomo said that he has set a deadline of Thursday, Nov. 1 to determine whether restaurants will be able to reopen up to 50 percent capacity. When restaurants reopen, they will be under strict guidance from the state that inclu…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Poll Reveals Percentage Of NYers Who Are Comfortable Going To Restaurants, Bars, Gyms COVID-19: Poll Reveals Percentage Of NYers Who Are Comfortable Going To Restaurants, Bars, Gyms
Covid-19: Poll Reveals Percentage Of NYers Who Are Comfortable Going To Restaurants, Bars, Gyms New York residents are reluctant to return to several  indoor activities, including indoor dining and going to the gym, according to a brand-new poll. The Siena College Research Institute statewide poll was conducted Thursday, Aug. 20 through Thursday, Aug. 27 by random telephone calls to 343 adults via landline and cell phones and 402 responses drawn from a proprietary panel of New Yorkers. Majorities of those polled are not comfortable dining inside restaurants (58 percent), going to the gym (70 percent), theater (73 percent), bowling alley (65 percent) or bar (72 percent)…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
COVID-19: Here Are New Rules Restaurants Are Implementing For Indoor Dining In Phase 3 COVID-19: Here Are New Rules Restaurants Are Implementing For Indoor Dining In Phase 3
Covid-19: Here Are New Rules Restaurants Are Implementing For Indoor Dining In Phase 3 With the Hudson Valley and Long Island on pace to enter Phase 3 of reopening the economy, restaurants are taking certain precautions to ensure that there isn’t a spike in novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases. As of Tuesday, June 23, the Hudson Valley will be permitted to open restaurants to limited indoor dining, though there will be strict restrictions that have been mandated by the state. Long Island starts the third-phase of the four-phase process the next day, on Wednesday, June 24. In Phase 3, limited indoor dining will be permitted, as well as personal care service businesses such as na…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
COVID-19: Dutchess, Putnam, Rockland, Orange County Execs Ask Cuomo To Start Phase 3 Earlier COVID-19: Dutchess, Putnam, Rockland, Orange County Execs Ask Cuomo To Start Phase 3 Earlier
Covid-19: Dutchess, Putnam, Rockland, Orange County Execs Ask Cuomo To Start Phase 3 Earlier Some county executives in the Hudson Valley are imploring New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to allow the region to enter Phase 3 of reopening earlier than originally planned. In a letter to Cuomo, the county execs in Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, and Rockland county requested that the region be allowed to enter the third phase of reopening the economy earlier than originally scheduled. In Phase 3, indoor dining is permitted, as well as personal care services such as nail salons and tattoo parlors, though all businesses will be under strict restrictions. Currently, Western New York, the Capital Region…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Number Of People Allowed In Groups For Phase 3 Increases As Two New Regions Advance COVID-19: Number Of People Allowed In Groups For Phase 3 Increases As Two New Regions Advance
Covid-19: Number Of People Allowed In Groups For Phase 3 Increases As Two New Regions Advance New York regions entering Phase 3 of their novel coronavirus (COVID-19) economic recovery can now entertain larger gatherings as the state continues to daily monitor their metrics. With Western New York and the Capital Region on track to join the Finger Lakes, Southern Tier, Central New York, Mohawk Valley, and North Country in Phase 3 this week, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that gatherings of up to 25 people will be permitted, up from 10. Western New York will now officially move to Phase 3 on Tuesday, June 16 and the Capital Region on Wednesday, June 17.  The Hudson Valley is schedul…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: 5 NY Regions Cleared To Start Phase 3; Public Pools, Playgrounds May Open Statewide COVID-19: 5 NY Regions Cleared To Start Phase 3; Public Pools, Playgrounds May Open Statewide
Covid-19: 5 NY Regions Cleared To Start Phase 3; Public Pools, Playgrounds May Open Statewide Half of the regions in New York will enter Phase 3 of its four-phase process to reopen the economy this week as the state recovers from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. At his daily COVID-19 briefing on Thursday, June 11 in Albany,  Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the Finger Lakes, Mohawk Valley, Central New York, Southern Tier, and North Country are all cleared to enter Phase 3 as of Friday, June 12. Cuomo said that the state has reviewed the data, and global experts have also given the green light to reopen after going through the data. “Sometimes you have to look at the …

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Phase 3 Reopening Guidelines Released By NY State COVID-19: Phase 3 Reopening Guidelines Released By NY State
Covid-19: Phase 3 Reopening Guidelines Released By NY State New York State officials have laid out guidelines for select businesses that will be reopening as part of Phase 3 of opening the economy back up amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. As the state slowly reopens following the COVID-19 pandemic, the state has been methodical in laying out guidance for businesses welcoming back customers and patrons. Central New York, the Finger Lakes, and the Southern Tier are all on track to potentially enter Phase 3 of their reopening plans as soon as Friday, June 12, provided they continue meeting the requirements set forth by the state. The mid…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
COVID-19: These Businesses Will Stay Completely Closed During Phase 2 Of Four-Phase Reopening COVID-19: These Businesses Will Stay Completely Closed During Phase 2 Of Four-Phase Reopening
Covid-19: These Businesses Will Stay Completely Closed During Phase 2 Of Four-Phase Reopening Though many businesses are beginning to ramp back up in New York as all regions outside New York City reached Phase 2 of the state’s reopening plan, some will remain closed for at least two more weeks. During Phase 2, office-based jobs, real estate, barbershops, salons, and expanded retail services are all permitted to reopen under strict restrictions and guidelines mandated by the state. However, much to the chagrin of some, certain businesses not deemed essential will remain closed through at least the next phase, which is expected to come two weeks after regions entered Phase 2, provided…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Some NY Regions Expect Move To Third Of Four-Phase Reopening Process This Week COVID-19: Some NY Regions Expect Move To Third Of Four-Phase Reopening Process This Week
Covid-19: Some NY Regions Expect Move To Third Of Four-Phase Reopening Process This Week The light at the end of the tunnel is inching closer for some regions of New York as the state continues slowly reopening the economy as it recovers from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Central New York, the Finger Lakes, and the Southern Tier are all on track to potentially enter Phase 3 of their reopening plans as soon as Friday, June 12, provided they continue meeting the requirements set forth by the state. In Phase 3, indoor dining would again be permitted, as well as personal care services such as nail salons and tattoo parlors, though they will be under strict restrictions…

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by Zak Failla