Last updated on May 19th, 2022 at 06:45 pmTakeout and delivery of alcoholic beverages became a significant revenue stream for many struggling New York restaurants and bars during the pandemic. Ever since the program abruptly expired in June 2021, we have been waiting for legislation to bring
Read more →Mayor Eric Adams lifted “Key to NYC” vaccine requirements for indoor dining, entertainment and recreation effective March 7th What businesses previously covered by “Key to NYC” need to know: Guests no longer have to provide proof of vaccine to enter. Businesses can require proof of vaccination and
Read more →On Sunday afternoon February 27th, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the following: New York State would lift mask mandates for public schools on Wed. March 2nd. Local districts could decide their own masking rules. What About NYC Mandates? Shortly after Gov. Hochul’s announcement, Mayor Eric Adams stated that
Read more →Last updated on April 14th, 2022 at 03:41 pmMayor Eric Adams said he wants to phase out proof of vaccine requirements for restaurants, bars and other indoor spaces in the next few weeks. The City began the “Key to NYC” vaccine mandate, last fall, requiring guests to
Read more →Last updated on November 17th, 2022 at 08:21 pmCiting a 94% statewide drop in positive COVID cases from December and a 63% drop in hospitalizations from last month, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday Feb. 9th that NYS will lift its indoor mask and proof of vaccination requirements
Read more →Last updated on April 14th, 2022 at 03:39 pmAs Covid-19/Omicron cases continue to spike in NYC, knowing what to do, who to inform, and what protocols to follow is critical in keeping everyone safe and getting back to business as soon as possible. What Should You Tell
Read more →Last updated on April 14th, 2022 at 03:46 pmIntended to combat the spread of Covid and the Omicron variant as the holiday season approaches, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced major expansions to NY’s “Key to NYC” program, and a first-in-the nation Private Sector Vaccine Mandate What you
Read more →Last updated on November 3rd, 2021 at 04:10 pmNYS is requiring owners of bars and restaurants with on-premises liquor licenses to file an application with the State Liquor Authority (SLA) if they want to stay open beyond normal hours on New Year’s Eve. Applications for the “All-Night
Read more →Last updated on December 23rd, 2021 at 07:27 pmLast fall, an Emergency Order allowed propane heaters to be used by restaurants and bars participating in the Open Restaurants Program to keep their guests warm while dining outdoors. Pursuant to the order, FDNY allowed the use propane heaters for
Read more →Key to NYC now requires restaurants and other indoor food service establishments to ask guests 12 years and older to provide proof of vaccination. Intended to protect public health, avoid future shutdown, and keep guests safe, staff tasked with denying entry to those that cannot provide proof
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