NY updates guidance on hosting weddings and events
After New York state released new guidelines for events and weddings, one local couple will continue to plan for their nuptials with them in mind.
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Updated: 9:39 PM EST Mar 3, 2021
NY updates guidance on hosting weddings and events
After New York state released new guidelines for events and weddings, one local couple will continue to plan for their nuptials with them in mind.
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Updated: 9:39 PM EST Mar 3, 2021
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INCUBATOR SPACE. NOW THREE GROWING BIOTECH COMPANIES HAVE Moved in NEW YORK STATE HAS ISSUED UPDATED GUIDANCE WHICH COULD CHANGE THE GAME FOR FUTURE WEDDINGS. NBC5'S BRANDON MENAR HAS MORE ON THE RULES FOR NEW YORKERS TYING THE KNOT. TAKE SOT: (0:03) Jamie Shaughnessy and Jeremy Dragon - Soon to be married - It's just another step of what life is now. NEW YORK STATE LATEST WEDDING GUIDELINES ON THE MINDS OF Jamie Shaughnessy and Jeremy Dragon TAKE SOT: (0:11) RYAN DAVIES - DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, CLINTON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT - They can have up to 150 people, or 50% of the area, not to exceed 150 people, starting March 15th. They will need approval from the local health department if they go over 50 people. OTHER GUIDELINES INCLUDE NO EVENTS BETWEEN MIDNIGHT AND 5- AM, LIMITING DANCING TO JUST YOUR IMMEDIATE PARTY, MASK WEARING AND SOCIAL DISTANCING, AND MAKING SURE GUESTS ARE VACCINATED OR TESTED RIGHT BEFORE THE EVENT. SOMETHING JAMIE AND JERMEY ARE LOOKING INTO BEFORE THEIR WEDDING THIS SUMMER. TAKE SOT: (0:12) Most of our family will easily get tested. If it comes to a matter of cost, we understand that could potentially be a part of our budget. THEY SPENT THE DAY ON A PHOTO SHOOT WITH THEIR WEDDING PLANNER WHO HOPES THE GUIDANCE GETS CLEARER. TAKE SOT: (0:13) There are absolutely more questions than answers. But I do have faith in our elected officials and our health and safety officials that they need going to give us the best guidance that they can to help us continue the celebrations. THE COUPLE HAD TO DELAY THEIR WEDDING BY A YEAR DUE TO THE PANDEMIC. THEY'RE WILLING TO FOLLOW ANY GUIDANCE JUST TO SAY "I DO". TAKE SOT (0:11) As soon as we find out what kind of restrictions or what's required to have that many people show up to a wedding venue, then, we'll do what's necessary to get it done. THE CLINTON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT SAYS IT'S STILL WORKING ON AN APPROVAL PROCESS FOR EVENTS W