Restaurants and bars in New York City have been absolutely devastated by the Covid-19 pandemic and ensuing economic fallout. In a recent survey, 60 percent said they will not make it till the end of the year without some sort of financial relief. Although the commercial eviction moratorium has been extended to October 20th, almost […]
New York Commercial Eviction Moratorium Extended
New York business owners behind on rent were at risk of eviction beginning on September 21st. They received a short reprieve as Governor Cuomo has extended the commercial eviction moratorium until October 20th for tenants that haven’t paid their rent. The governor once again extended the deadline through the rest of 2020. The moratorium is […]
Cashless Establishments Prohibited in New York City
Beginning November 19th, it will be unlawful for a food store or a retail establishment to refuse to accept payment in cash from consumers, unless payment is in: Cash bills denominated above $20 Cash for any telephone, mail, or internet-based transaction, unless the payment for such transaction takes place on the premises of the food […]
New York Bars & Restaurants get Three Strikes and Your Out Policy
The continued hardship that bars and restaurants in New York have suffered through the Covid-19 pandemic continues as they will no longer be allowed to serve alcohol to customers unless they also order food, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said announced. In addition, patrons will no longer be allowed to order alcohol by walking up to bars, […]
Help New York City Design a Restaurant Recovery Plan
As small businesses, in general, have been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, hospitality has been particularly devastated. About 80% of New York’s hospitality workforce has been either laid off or furloughed. As New York begins to take the slow steps to reopen, The New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) is working […]