Gov. Cuomo Closes Bars, Restaurants, Casinos, Movie Theaters and Gyms
March 16, 2020
Uniform standards will limit crowd capacity for social and recreational gatherings to 50 people, effective 8 PM tonight. This follows updated guidance that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued yesterday recommending the cancellation or postponement of in-person events consisting of 50 people or more.
NY State also announced restaurants and bars will close for on premise service and move to take-out and delivery services only. These establishments will be provided a waiver for carry-out alcohol. These measures will take effect at 8 PM tonight.
Finally, the three governors of NY, NJ and CT said they will temporarily close movie theaters, gyms and casinos, effective at 8 PM tonight.