May 21, 2021 | Newsletter |
Dear NYC Nightlife,
This week, NYC reached a major milestone in our reopening efforts, with NY State lifting capacity restrictions on most businesses, and the MTA subway resuming 24-hour service. With 7.8 million vaccine doses administered in NYC and case counts continuing to decline, there’s no stopping New York as we make our way back. |
Rules for Implementing New CDC Guidance |
On Wednesday, May 19, the State released new rules to implement recent CDC guidance that fully-vaccinated people no longer need to wear face coverings or be separated by 6 feet of social distance.
A two-page summary from the State on how businesses can implement new CDC guidance can be found here. Please read this summary carefully, as there are different rules that apply to different types of establishments: |
- Businesses that do not congregate patrons and/or that operate below the State’s social gathering limit of 250 indoors or 500 outdoors (e.g., retail, food services, offices)
- Businesses that congregate patrons and operate above the State's social gathering limit (e.g., event venues, performing arts and entertainment, catering halls, and others)
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FAQ for Liquor-licensed Establishments |
For liquor-licensed establishments, the NY State Liquor Authority has released an updated FAQ for food and beverage businesses that do not congregate patrons,
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- Q: If implementing the CDC guidance, may vaccinated individuals, without the need for face coverings or distancing, stand, walk freely about the premises, dance, participate in activities (e.g., darts, pool), etc.?
- A: Yes, since there are no social distancing or face covering requirements for such individuals, unless the licensee determines otherwise.
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On May 26 at 1pm, Office of Nightlife Senior Executive Director Ariel Palitz will be participating in a Business Recovery Roundtable about employee ownership conversion.
This event is an opportunity to learn about this increasingly popular business model that offers flexibility, unique financial benefits and has proven to be resilient under difficult market conditions. If you're thinking about the future of your nightlife or hospitality business, please join on Thursday, May 26 at 1pm to learn more about how employee ownership might benefit your business. RSVP today at https://bit.ly/3euNnZW |
Email: nightlife@media.nyc.gov
Connect: @nycnightlifegov |
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