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Restaurant owners in Rochester’s “orange zone” are cautiously celebrating a decision by state officials, spurred by an Erie County court ruling, that will allow them to offer indoor dining again, but at half-capacity. The state’s decision is a win of sorts for restaurant owners, who have been calling on the state to let them reopen their dining rooms. It also means scores of restaurant employees will be able to go back to work. Chuck Cerankosky, owner of Good Luck, Lucky’s, and CURE, said the change in designation would allow at least 80 percent of his furloughed staff to return.
New York State Team
New York announced a new grant program for restaurants on Wednesday, offering $3 million to small businesses across the state.
Restaurants can apply for up to $5,000 apiece starting Jan. 11.
But the money won t go far for restaurants that missed out on revenue from the holiday season.
New York restaurants can begin applying Monday for $5,000 grants through a new state-run fund meant to funnel cash to those struggling through the winter months and the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Raising the Bar Restaurant Recovery Fund will offer approximately $3 million total in reimbursement grants to eligible businesses. They application process opens up Monday.