NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- Movie theaters across New York City will soon be able to reopen for the first time since they were shut down amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting March 5, theaters in NYC will be allowed to reopen at 25% capacity, which consistent with the rules for rest of New York state. COVID precautions such as assigned seating will be in place and theaters cannot exceed 50 people per screen. Other rules include requiring masks, social distancing, additional staffing and enhanced air filtration, ventilation and purification standards must be met. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said no testing will be required for customers at movies. He also announced that movie theater employees do not qualify for vaccine eligibility in the 1b group.