The New Normal: What s next to revitalize businesses?
News 12 Staff
Updated on:May 24, 2021, 9:55am EDT
News 12 Elizabeth Hashagen was joined by Dana Lancellotti, the president and CEO of the NJ Restaurant & Hospitality Association, and Dave Kapell, of The Rauch Foundation to discuss what s next in the revitalization of businesses.
Most coronavirus restrictions were lifted across our area Wednesday, marking a big moment in the fight against COVID-19. Almost every business is allowed to operate at 100% capacity in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
This past weekend, New Jersey still had an indoor mask mandate. Did that affect people coming out this weekend?
Winter storm could mean the end for N.J. outdoor dining. Costly tents now at risk from snow.
Updated Dec 15, 2020;
Posted Dec 15, 2020
Greenhouses for outdoor dining outside of It s Greek to Me in Ridgewood, New Jersey.Courtesy of It s Greek to Me
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While Wednesday’s storm drops an expected 12 to 18 inches of snow across parts of New Jersey, Paul Vagianos will be inside his Ridgewood restaurant all night periodically venturing into the cold to brush flakes off the roofs of the outdoor dining “greenhouses” on the sidewalk in front of his business.
Vagianos, owner of It’s Greek to Me on E. Ridgewood Avenue, said he needs to stop snow from accumulating on the eight plexiglass structures to ensure they don’t get damaged under the extra weight and high winds. He spent about $8,000 and four months constructing them.