Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Sunday he would sign an executive order limiting all New York City bars and restaurants to delivery and takeout, as well as requiring all major entertainment venues to temporarily shut down, as the city tries to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
“The virus can spread rapidly through the close interactions New Yorkers have in restaurants, bars and places where we sit close together. We have to break that cycle. Tomorrow, I will sign an Executive Order limiting restaurants, bars and cafes to food take-out and delivery,” de Blasio said in a statement.
De Blasio plans to sign the executive order on Monday, and the measures will go into effect on Tuesday at 9 a.m.
“Our lives are all changing in ways that were unimaginable just a week ago. We are taking a series of actions that we never would have taken otherwise in an effort to save the lives of loved ones and our neighbors. Now it is time to take yet another drastic step. The virus can spread rapidly through the close interactions New Yorkers have in restaurants, bars and places where we sit close together. We have to break that cycle.
“Tomorrow, I will sign an Executive Order limiting restaurants, bars and cafes to food take-out and delivery. Nightclubs, movie theaters, small theater houses, and concert venues must all close. The order will go into effect Tuesday, March 17 at 9:00 AM.
“This is not a decision I make lightly. These places are part of the heart and soul of our city. They are part of what it means to be a New Yorker. But our city is facing an unprecedented threat, and we must respond with a wartime mentality.
“We will come through this, but until we do, we must make whatever sacrifices necessary to help our fellow New Yorkers.”
A good way to help the local food establishments get a gift card help them pay the rent this month and use it when everything is back to normal
If they adapt by focusing on deliveries they will manage
But alternate side parking rules are still in effect… smh
They are copying what Israel did.
This is ridiculous!
Maybe ridiculous, but it will protect us from danger in the long run.
Is it closing? They do takeout .No?
Does that mean Manhattan only?
no, it includes all 5 boroughs.
It will be very hard for them financially until they are able to allow seating. As a community we should do our part and help these restaurants stay open by giving them business throughout this ordeal and maybe order our dinners or lunches from them every so often so that we help them through this tough time.