The State Liquor Authority’s updated FAQs no longer prohibits live music in outdoor areas of licensed premises. According to our discussion with the SLA “Our direction is that live music…

The State has issued guidance for indoor bar & dining service once your region enters Phase 3. The indoor service guidance is nearly identical to the provisions for outdoor service,…

The State Liquor Authority has posted answers to many of the questions being asked about the new outdoor dining rules. These FAQs help explain the rules for outdoor dining and…

The State Liquor Authority has provided guidance that allows you to alter your existing premises to accommodate outdoor dining while awaiting approval from the SLA. Review that guidance carefully so…

Thanks to the aggressive advocacy of Senator Chuck Schumer on behalf of New York’s restaurants and other small businesses, the Senate just passed the Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act, legislation that would…

Governor Cuomo announced plans for reopening outdoor dining at restaurants and bars and laid out the guidance for doing so you can begin making plans to reopen your business. Under…

GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES OUTDOOR DINING AT RESTAURANTS WILL BE PERMITTED IN PHASE TWO OF REOPENING Restaurants in the Seven Regions that Have Already Entered Phase Two Can Reopen for Outdoor…

As part of the Governor’s initiative for antibody sampling of essential workers, food delivery and restaurant workers will be offered the opportunity to receive free COVID-19 antibody testing. Sampling will…

The State released guidance for Phase 2 businesses to reopen and unfortunately restaurants and bars were not allowed to open on a limited basis in this phase, as of yet.…

Join the Empire State Restaurant & Tavern Association and other hospitality groups for an industry briefing with Senator Schumer Wednesday, May 27th at 10:15 AM. Host: Senator Charles Schumer Event…

Mayor Bill de Blasio today signed seven pieces of legislation providing relief for tenants, commercial establishments, and restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic. The new laws support struggling small businesses by…

By Steve Barnes, Albany Times Union Two lobbying groups are asking the state to allow New York’s restaurants and bars to begin serving in-house customers again during the second phase…