A midnight curfew on bars and restaurants in New York will be lifted on a staggered schedule in May, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday, WPIX reports.
The curfew on outdoor dining will end on May 17, but bars and restaurants will have to wait until May 31 to allow diners to stay indoors past midnight, according to the governor.
In another win for New York City bar owners, the state will end its ban on seating at bars on Monday. The move will bring the five boroughs in line with food service guidance in the rest of the state.
Additionally, the 1 a.m. curfew for catered events at venues where attendees have either provided proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test will lift on May 17. The curfew will be completely lifted for all catered events on May 31.
Also on Monday, catered events at individual residences will be allowed to resume. The event must be staffed by a professional, licensed caterer, permitted by the respective locality or municipality, and strictly adhere to health and safety guidance such as state gathering limits.
