NYC offers businesses guidance on vaccination mandate

New York City is laying out new guidance for how indoor businesses should enforce entry to only vaccinated customers.

Staten Island restaurants sue to block vaccination proof mandate

A group of New York City restaurants asked a judge this week to block the city's latest effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus, calling the city's mandate that customers show proof of vaccination "arbitrary, irrational, unscientific and unlawful."

NYC businesses begin vax checks: No shot, no proof, no service

New COVID-19 measures in New York City are putting restaurant servers, bartenders and ticket agents on the frontline of enforcing vaccination rules. The city is asking restaurants, gyms, museums and many other indoor venues to have patrons show proof of vaccination against COVID-19. That includes tourists.

More businesses added to NYC COVID vaccine proof mandate

New York City becomes the first major city in the U.S. to require proof of vaccination in order to eat indoors, use a gym or see a show.

NYC proof of vaccination mandate in effect

While scores of restaurants across the city are set to comply with the new regulations, the NYC Hospitality Alliance says there is still a number who oppose it.

SC man arrested for allegedly tattooing child inside McDonald’s

Brandon Presha, 28, of Laurens, was arrested Tuesday on charges of illegal tattooing and underage tattooing, police said.

McDonald's worried about bag supply, workers have trouble using trays

McDonald's is encouraging serving meals on trays due to a tight bag supply but some workers have never done that before, creating problems.

NYC to require proof of vaccination for indoor dining, entertainment, fitness

New York City will require proof of vaccination for people who want to dine indoors and take part in other activities like gyms and theaters and for those who work there.

Restaurant menu QR codes and the risks to your privacy

There are risks and privacy issues that can come with QR codes menus, which many restaurants have adopted to replace paper menus amid the pandemic.

NYC considering vaccine mandate for all restaurants

Mayor Bill de Blasio says "all options are on the table" when it comes to possibly require vaccines for patrons at restaurants across New York City.

Star sommelier accused of Manhattan arsons

A well-known Manhattan sommelier is facing arson charges in connection with a series of fires at outdoor dining establishments in the city.

Caffè Taci opera performances draw crowds for 26 years and counting

What started out as a vision for opera in small venues quickly blossomed into a reality, when opera enthusiast Leopoldo Mucci hosted his first opera night on July 25, 1995.

Atlanta restaurant gets death threats over requiring COVID-19 vaccine

The Argosy gastropub in East Atlanta put up a sign in their window warning customers they have to be vaccinated if they want to eat and drink there.