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COVID-19: Hochul Proposes Bringing 'To-Go Drinks' Back To New York Restaurants COVID-19: Hochul Proposes Bringing 'To-Go Drinks' Back To New York Restaurants
Covid-19: Hochul Proposes Bringing 'To-Go Drinks' Back To New York Restaurants Have a drink on her? In her first “State of the State" address, Gov. Kathy Hochul called for the return of “to-go drinks” for restaurants as New York deals with the latest surge of COVID-19 cases that have struck the region. “We're going to do something bars and restaurants have been asking for, to once again allow the sale of to-go drinks,” she said. “Cheers, New York.” During the initial COVID-19 outbreak, “to-go drinks” became a popular item for New Yorkers until former Gov. Andrew Cuomo rescinded the policy when the number of new cases began plateauing in June. New York Gov. Ka…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: NY Lifting Curfew On Bars, Restaurants, Changing Catering Guidance COVID-19: NY Lifting Curfew On Bars, Restaurants, Changing Catering Guidance
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. Related story - COVID-19: NY Gyms, Casinos, Stadiums, Of…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: New Guidelines For NY Bars, Restaurants, Catered Events Issued COVID-19: New Guidelines For NY Bars, Restaurants, Catered Events Issued
Covid-19: New Guidelines For NY Bars, Restaurants, Catered Events Issued Additional restrictions placed on bars, restaurants, and caterers in New York are being lifted as the state combats the spread of COVID-19. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that beginning on Monday, April 19, it will be extending the statewide curfew on restaurants and bars as New York continues reopening its economy. Cuomo said that as of April 19, bars and restaurants may stay open until midnight, up from 11 p.m., while the curfew for catered events in New York was pushed from midnight until 1 a.m. The curfew on bars and restaurants was put in place last November when the state was preparing…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: NY Restaurant, Bars Will Now Be Able To Extend Closing Times, State Says COVID-19: NY Restaurant, Bars Will Now Be Able To Extend Closing Times, State Says
Covid-19: NY Restaurant, Bars Will Now Be Able To Extend Closing Times, State Says Last call will be a little later for New York diners on Valentine’s Day. Citing improving COVID-19 data, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that beginning Sunday, Feb. 14 the curfew placed on bars and restaurants has been extended from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. as the state continues slowly reopening its economy. The move comes as indoor dining reopened in New York City following a months-long closure due to spikes in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in each of the city’s five boroughs. “Our decisions are based on science and data and we adjust as the virus adjusts. The infection rate and ho…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Judge Rules On NY Curfew For Restaurants, Bars COVID-19: Judge Rules On NY Curfew For Restaurants, Bars
Covid-19: Judge Rules On NY Curfew For Restaurants, Bars A federal judge has upheld the 10 p.m. curfew for bars and restaurants that was put in place by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to the Super Bowl weekend, dozens of restaurants and bars filed a lawsuit seeking an injunction to halt the 10 p.m. curfew, which was put in place to limit the spread of the virus as the state contends with a second wave of infections. Earlier story - COVID-19: Cuomo Announces Decision On Super Bowl Curfew Extension Request By Restaurant/Bars However, citing the state’s authority to protect public health during the pandemic, a f…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: 27 New Violations Issued To Downstate NY Restaurants, Bars For Breaching Restrictions COVID-19: 27 New Violations Issued To Downstate NY Restaurants, Bars For Breaching Restrictions
Covid-19: 27 New Violations Issued To Downstate NY Restaurants, Bars For Breaching Restrictions A total of 27 new violations have been issued to restaurants and bars in New York for breaching COVID-19 social-distancing restrictions. Those businesses were cited by the State Liquor Authority and New York State Police Task Force on Sunday, July 26. Including the 105 violations issued on Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25, the total number of violations over the weekend wound up being 132. Those businesses found in violation of social distancing regulations face fines up to $10,000 per violation, while egregious violations can result in the immediate suspension of their liquor license…

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: All NY Restaurants, Bars Will Close Again If Measures Aren't Enforced, Cuomo Says COVID-19: All NY Restaurants, Bars Will Close Again If Measures Aren't Enforced, Cuomo Says
Covid-19: All NY Restaurants, Bars Will Close Again If Measures Aren't Enforced, Cuomo Says All restaurants and bars in New York could potentially be forced to close again after mass gatherings of non-socially distanced patrons amid the COVID-19 pandemic were reported over the weekend,  Gov. Andrew Cuomo is warning. If crowds continue congregating pandemic, failing to socially distance or wear face coverings, "the bad restaurant and bar owners are going to make it worse for the good ones," Cuomo said. "We did the impossible as New Yorkers - we stepped up and conquered the COVID-19 virus and now we have to protect the progress that we have made," Cuomo said.  "…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
COVID-19: Cuomo Threatens Manhattan, Hamptons Shutdowns Due To Social Distancing Violations COVID-19: Cuomo Threatens Manhattan, Hamptons Shutdowns Due To Social Distancing Violations
Covid-19: Cuomo Threatens Manhattan, Hamptons Shutdowns Due To Social Distancing Violations New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has threatened to take drastic measures following thousands of complaints of social distancing violations over the weekend as the state recovers from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Cuomo threatened to reinstate closures in parts of New York - specifically Manhattan and Hamptons - after photos and videos on social media showed bars, restaurants, and party-goers failing to adhere to the state’s social distancing laws amid the pandemic during the warm weather. "We are not kidding around with this," Cuomo said. "You’re talking about jeopardizing peop…

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by Zak Failla