government

NYC restaurants could lose outdoor dining, Cuomo says

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 20, 2020

The governor says he's considering the move to temper a second wave of COVID-19 in the fall or winter.

Restrictions tighten on restaurants as pandemic charges on

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 11, 2020

A number of states and cities have taken steps to discourage crowds from gathering inside or outside. The measures also aim to encourage mask wearing.

Operations

New York cracks down on restaurants that ignore COVID safety rules

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 05, 2020

Nearly 100 places have been stripped of their liquor licenses, and 600 more face fines of up to $10,000. Just shy of 1,000 places were checked on Monday night alone.

Financing

Senate eyes go-ahead for second PPP loans

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 29, 2020

The plan put forth by Republican leaders would also remove restrictions on how restaurants could spend the money.

Topics

Authorities come down hard on restaurants flouting COVID-19 rules

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 16, 2020

A number of areas are stepping up their policing efforts and increasing the penalties for violators. Meanwhile, more states are halting or reversing restaurants' re-openings.

Operations