New York Governor Cuomo, New Jersey Governor Murphy, and Connecticut Governor Lamont announced that beginning May 19th, due to the progress of vaccinations as well as a decline in cases, most Covid-19 industry capacity limits will be lifted. Restaurants, offices, retail stores, theaters, museums, barbershops, amusement parks and gyms, and fitness centers will all be […]
New York Set to Finally Lift Onerous Covid-19 Restrictions on Bars and Restaurants
We all know the Covid-19 pandemic has devastated small businesses and hit some industries like hospitality and tourism incredibly hard. After a painful fourteen months, many onerous restrictions placed on nightlife and hospitality will be lifted, with some Covid-19 related amendments in place. First and foremost the New York State Legislature moved to suspend the […]
New York Legislature Moves Ahead with HERO Act
New York legislators voted on extensive new workplace health and safety protections in response to the Covid-19 pandemic known as The New York Health and Essential Rights Act, or NY HERO Act. The purpose of the bill is to prevent occupational exposure to an airborne infectious disease by: “Require the Departments of Labor and Health […]
Restaurant Revitalization Fund
Restaurants and bars in New York received a small boost as their curfew was extended from 11PM to midnight, however, as one of the industries hit hardest by the Covid-19 pandemic, there is much more than they need to stay afloat. In fact, if not for federal help, even more establishments would have closed. To […]
Weprin Proposes Delaying NYC Congestion Pricing For Two Years After Covid
The Queens Assemblyman and former City Council Finance Committee Chair, a longtime opponent, joins others against adding financial burdens before the end of COVID (QUEENS, N.Y.) – Assemblymember David Weprin, a top-tier candidate for New York City Comptroller, today proposed delaying the implementation of congestion pricing for two years, arguing that New Yorkers – already […]