by evansfox | Jul 30, 2020
There are some newly created options for restaurant owners if they find they can’t pay their rent, vendors, or lenders during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic crisis. Under a new law that went into effect in February 2020, shortly before the coronavirus pandemic began —...
by evansfox | Jul 28, 2020
The Governor announced the creation of a multi-agency task force to crack down on social distancing violations at restaurants and bars across the state. New York State Police and State Liquor Authority will lead the effort, which will employ real time data to enhance...
by evansfox | Jul 28, 2020
Industry experts predict that some of the pandemic adaptations will be permanent fixtures in the industry. While some have existed for a while, they were embraced and became the norm during the shelter at home orders. These include curbside delivery, contactless...
by evansfox | Jul 23, 2020
The Governor is publicly encouraging citizens who see restaurants and bars with staff or customers not wearing masks or adhering to the social distancing mandates. The state even asks people to include photos with their anonymous complaints to the State Liquor...
by evansfox | Jul 21, 2020
The New York Restaurant Association continues to work with the State Liquor Authority and Governor Cuomo’s staff to clarify the new state Executive Order that requires restaurants and bars statewide to only serve alcohol to people who are ordering food, especially to...