Announcement
Dear Nightlife Community, 

This morning Governor Cuomo shared troubling information about the increased rate of COVID-19 transmission across the state. To limit the spread of this disease, indoor dining at food establishments will not be permitted starting on Monday, December 14.  

Food establishments that are located outside of State-designated “red zones” are still permitted to offer take-out, delivery, and outdoor dining. Food establishments that are located within State-designated “red zones” may continue to offer take-out and delivery only. If you are a restaurant owner whose establishment is permitted to offer outdoor dining, you may still sign up to participate in the Open Restaurants program by visiting nyc.gov/openrestaurants. If you are already participating, you may use the same link to check siting requirements and ensure your set up is compliant.  
 
Remember: New York State’s current guidance for outdoor and take-out/delivery food services permits restaurants to install a temporary or fixed cover (i.e. awning, roof, or tent) only if two (2) or more side walls are open. If your structure has fewer than two (2) side walls open, it is considered an indoor dining area and therefore cannot be used for dining unless: a) you modify the structure to be compliant with New York State’s guidelines; or b) State officials announce that indoor dining may resume. 

If you would like support on converting these structures so they are in compliant with Open Restaurant requirements, you may request a virtual compliance consultation at the Department of Small Business Services (SBS) by visiting nyc.gov/business.
 
As the Governor said, our goal is to remain one of the lowest spreads in the nation. We must work together to keep ourselves and our community safe. 

Please continue following the Core Four - wearing your face coverings, staying home if sick or if you have COVID-19/have been exposed or have traveled, wash your hands, and keep 6ft of distance. And of course, get tested! Please also be aware of the NYC Health Commissioner’s latest Advisory for older New Yorkers and those at increased risk: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/covid/covid-19-main.page
 
You can watch Governor Cuomo’s press conference at ny.gov, and find more details about this announcement at coronavirus.health.ny.gov

The Office of Nightlife will continue to share updates to this announcement as they become available. Additionally, we invite you to attend our upcoming Nightlife Town Call for Workers on Tuesday, December 15. The details are  below.
  
Thank you, and as always, please feel free to reach out at nightlife@media.nyc.gov if you have any questions, concerns, or for support.

Ariel Palitz 
Senior Executive Director  
Office of Nightlife 
Mayor's Office of Media & Entertainment   

Upcoming Event
Nightlife Town Call for Hospitality Workers
TOWN CALL
For Hospitality Workers 
Staff · Freelancers · Artists · DJs · Promoters

Tuesday, December 15, 2020 1:00PM – 2:30PM 

This panel will discuss the latest COVID-19 health and safety information; gathering and performance regulations, labor law updates and City resources including support for food, employment, physical and mental health care, housing, unemployment insurance, rent 
mediation and other assistance services.  
Register here: bit.ly/workertowncall
For accommodation or interpretation requests, please contact: 

Lori Barrett-Peterson, MOME Disability Service Facilitator and Language Access Coordinator, at lbarrettpeterson@media.nyc.gov, by December 11 at 4:00pm.

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