Catering halls gear up for larger weddings and events amid loosening restrictions
News 12 Staff
Updated on:Mar 13, 2021, 4:50pm EST
Local catering venues are gearing up for larger parties starting Monday.
Last month, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced new guidance for weddings and catered events:
Venues are restricted to 50 capacity, with no more than 150 people per event.
All patrons must be tested prior to the event.
Sign-in with contact information required to assist with potential contact tracing.
Venues must notify local health departments of large events, above the social gathering limit, in advance.
Masks will be required at all times except when seated and eating or drinking.
Harckham and Otis Introducing Bill to Create Emergency Small Business Grant Program Written by Office of Senator Harckham
Part of a Package of Legislation That Includes More Loans and Allow Tax Deferments
New York State Senator Pete Harckham and Assemblyman Steven Otis announced today that they are introducing legislation that will earmark up to $100 million of federal disaster relief funds sent to the state for an emergency small business grant program.
“The financial situation for small businesses across the state right now is dire, and we cannot wait any longer to give them the help they need to survive,” said Harckham. “Giving businesses access to emergency grants so they can pay bills and remain open is a must. We asked them to ‘take one for the team,’ so to speak, and now we need to reciprocate with a level of assistance that ensures their viability and continuance.”