As of November 13th, bars and restaurants in New York State that are regulated by the State Liquor Authority (SLA) will have a new 10 PM curfew, Governor Cuomo announced. The previous curfew was 11 PM. Gyms must follow the 10 PM curfew as well. Also, gatherings at private residences will once again be limited to […]
New York: Fall/Winter Travel Advisory
As cases of Covid-19 surge around the country, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced new guidelines allowing out-of-state travelers to New York to “test out” of the mandatory 14-day quarantine. Travelers from contiguous states to New York (New Jersey, Connecticut) as well as essential workers (truck drivers) are exempt from travel restrictions. For any traveler to New […]
NYC Small Business Resource Center
The Covid-19 pandemic and resulting economic fallout has created unprecedented challenges for New York City’s small business. Many such as hospitality and small properties face existential threats. As such, the Five Borough Chambers of Commerce, as well as support from the Partnership for New York City, NYC Small Business Services (SBS), and the NYC Economic […]
$5,000 DoorDash Grants for Restaurants
As temperatures drop and the days get shorter, in the wake of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, restaurants are facing an existential crisis. In a recent survey, 60 percent of New York restaurants said they will not make it till the end of the year without some sort of financial relief. Almost 90 percent were unable […]
Cluster Action Initiative Update
New York State has developed a new mechanism in dealing with Covid-19 hotspots known as the Cluster Action Initiative. This is a set of new rules and restrictions directly targeted to areas with the highest concentration of Covid-19 cases and the surrounding communities. The new rules will be in effect for a minimum of 14 […]