In December, restaurant workers took to the streets of Manhattan to advocate for aid they desperately need. Full-service restaurants, independent foodservice contractors, caterers and bars are now at just 55% of pre-pandemic employment. More than 60% of restaurants in New York are predicted to close this year without financial relief. By order of Gov. Cuomo, indoor dining, which had been banned since December, will resume to only 25% capacity on Feb. 14. Outdoor dining, which has served as the lifeline for many restaurants, will be difficult to sustain through the winter months.