What do New York s new restaurant rules actually mean?
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August Rosa, owner of Pint Sized, writes the message Don t Move, 6 feet with chalk between tables outside his craft beer establishment on Broadway on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)Lori Van Buren/Albany Times Union
ALBANY Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo says that as of May 19 the state will set no restrictions on restaurant capacity. But, according to posted regulations, a required social distance of 6 feet will remain in effect. Which means that, except for the largest eateries, there will be no net gain in seating or number of tables, and many restaurant s bars will still have room for a handful of people at most, depending on size.
Effective May 19, most business capacities â which are currently based upon percentage of maximum occupanc yâ will be removed in New York. Restaurants will only be limited by the space available for patrons or parties of patrons to maintain the required social distance of six feet.Â
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Beginning Monday, May 3, New York State will begin easing many of the restrictions imposed on bars, restaurants and caterers as a means to curb COVID spread, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday.
The first change will be for catered events to again be allowed in residences “above the State s residential gathering limit of 10 people indoors and 25 people outdoors, as long as the events are staffed by a professional, licensed caterer, permitted by the respective locality or municipality, and strictly adhere to health and safety guidance, including social and event gathering limits, masks, and social distancing,” according to a statement released by the governor.