New York Joins New Jersey, Connecticut in Plan to Ease COVID-19 Restrictions Friday, 07 May 2021 23:30 New York Joins New Jersey, Connecticut in Plan to Ease COVID-19 Restrictions Written by Steve Bittenbender, The Center Square
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New York Gov.
Andrew Cuomo on May 3 announced the most significant easing of COVID-restrictions since the pandemic began.
The move to reopen more of New York s economy came as part of a joint initiative with neighboring states New Jersey and Connecticut, which takes effect May 19.
On that date, New York will transition from a crowd cap based on a percentage of capacity to just a strict social distancing guideline. In short, that means most businesses -including food and entertainment venues -will be able to accommodate as many people as they can as long as parties remain 6 feet apart.
Capalino Partners with Tom Colicchio and Andrew Rigie to Discuss New York s Restaurant Comeback
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Capalino is partnering with Tom Colicchio, celebrity chef, Citizen Chef and food policy activist, and Andrew Rigie, Executive Director of the New York City Hospitality Alliance, on an important program on May 6 at 11am EDT highlighting New York s restaurant comeback as part of Capalino s
Covid-19 has had a devastating impact on the restaurant industry in New York and across the country. Travis Terry, President of Capalino, said, Bringing New Yorkers and tourists back to the table at restaurants across the five boroughs of New York City is critical to New York s recovery. Capalino is working with business owners to rebound from the pandemic and drive strategic growth, including helping businesses leverage the NY State budget s $800 million funding for small business and $28.6