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Most New Yorkers would like to see the ‘alcohol to go’ statute made permanent.
The rule was introduced during the pandemic- allowing restaurants and bars to sell alcoholic beverages ‘to go’ as a means to allow them to continue making money as both were shut down.
A survey by the New York State Restaurant Association found that 78% of New Yorkers are in favor of it, with 72% of Upstate New Yorkers being in favor.
The existing order was extended through June 5.
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New Yorkers still back making to-go cocktails permanent, survey says
Just as Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s executive order allowing the sale of alcohol with takeout or delivery orders expires on June 5, the New York State Restaurant Association published a survey that reports a majority of state residents support making the move permanent. While the temporary measure has been renewed several times in the past year, the survey shows ongoing support of legalizing to-go cocktails a silver lining of the pandemic that New Yorkers have embraced.
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Restaurants can offer vaccinated sections, no social distancing required
If a restaurant does not check for vaccination then six feet of social distancing is still required.
and last updated 2021-05-17 23:38:13-04
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) â Social distancing at restaurants will soon depend on whether or not customers are vaccinated.
Businesses have new New York State guidelines, following CDC recommendations for vaccinated people. Starting Wednesday, if restaurants require proof of vaccination, customers do not need to social distance. If a restaurant does not check for vaccination, then six feet of social distancing is still required, there are no other capacity limits the restaurant needs to follow.