Street parties keep Queens neighborhood awake
Video shows people on Steinway Street in Queens partying atop an ice cream truck in apparent disregard for social distancing measures on Saturday morning. Credit: Marty Byrde via Storyful
Video shows people on Steinway Street in Queens partying atop an ice cream truck in apparent disregard for social distancing measures on Saturday morning. Credit: Marty Byrde via Storyful
Restaurants sell specialty groceries, meal kits to survive pandemic
Restaurants in New York are looking at different ways to stay afloat.
Restaurants in New York are looking at different ways to stay afloat.
Cuomo to crack down on bars, restaurants not following pandemic rules
Cuomo is promising more crackdowns on bars and restaurants that don't follow pandemic guidelines. He said New York City is on track to move to the fourth phase of his gradual reopening plan, but said his administration will review the latest infection data and decide by 4 p.m. Friday.
Cuomo is promising more crackdowns on bars and restaurants that don't follow pandemic guidelines. He said New York City is on track to move to the fourth phase of his gradual reopening plan, but said his administration will review the latest infection data and decide by 4 p.m. Friday.
UK pub installs electric fence to enforce social distancing
As businesses reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic, one U.K. pub has devised a unique way of ensuring its guests comply with social distancing orders — the bar’s owners installed an electric fence to separate the bar staff from their patrons.
As businesses reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic, one U.K. pub has devised a unique way of ensuring its guests comply with social distancing orders — the bar’s owners installed an electric fence to separate the bar staff from their patrons.
Atlantic City's Borgata casino to reopen July 26
The Borgata casino will be the last of Atlantic City's nine gambling resorts to resume operating amid the coronavirus outbreak.
The Borgata casino will be the last of Atlantic City's nine gambling resorts to resume operating amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Chipotle to hire 10,000 employees
The Mexican grill pledged to ramp up hiring as more restaurants reopen.
The Mexican grill pledged to ramp up hiring as more restaurants reopen.
Burger King addresses climate change by changing cows' diets
The chain has rebalanced the diet of some of the cows by adding lemon grass in a bid to limit bovine contributions to climate change.
The chain has rebalanced the diet of some of the cows by adding lemon grass in a bid to limit bovine contributions to climate change.
David Tyree opens juice shop with wife, children in NJ
If you're in Morristown, New Jersey, you can now “catch” a fresh juice, or “Big Blue” smoothie. That's because New York Giants Super Bowl Hero, David Tyree, known for his "Helmet Catch" is now the proud owner of "Clean Juice", with his wife Leilah.
If you're in Morristown, New Jersey, you can now “catch” a fresh juice, or “Big Blue” smoothie. That's because New York Giants Super Bowl Hero, David Tyree, known for his "Helmet Catch" is now the proud owner of "Clean Juice", with his wife Leilah.
Financial District rooftop bar turns to the Greenhouse Effect to attract customers
Ampia Restaurant and Rooftop in the Financial District has introduced new two-person greenhouses to allow patrons to enjoy drinks and food while maintaining social distancing.
Ampia Restaurant and Rooftop in the Financial District has introduced new two-person greenhouses to allow patrons to enjoy drinks and food while maintaining social distancing.
Financial district restaurant tries out greenhouses to attract customers
Ampia Restaurant and Rooftop on Broad Street in the Financial District is offering mini two-person greenhouses to customers to allow them to enjoy food and drinks while maintaining social distancing.
Ampia Restaurant and Rooftop on Broad Street in the Financial District is offering mini two-person greenhouses to customers to allow them to enjoy food and drinks while maintaining social distancing.
How risky is dining out during the COVID-19 pandemic?
There is some risk, but health officials say you can take precautions to minimize your exposure to the virus.
There is some risk, but health officials say you can take precautions to minimize your exposure to the virus.
NYC enters Phase Three reopening without indoor dining
Phase Three of reopening will include various personal care businesses, including tattoo and piercing facilities, massage therapy, spas, cosmetology, nail and tanning salons, waxing, and more.
Phase Three of reopening will include various personal care businesses, including tattoo and piercing facilities, massage therapy, spas, cosmetology, nail and tanning salons, waxing, and more.
Restaurants in Bronx’s ‘Little Italy’ turning street into open-air plaza
A collection of restaurants along Arthur Avenue in The Bronx's Little Italy are planning to turn their party of the city into a plaza to take advantage of outdoor dining.
A collection of restaurants along Arthur Avenue in The Bronx's Little Italy are planning to turn their party of the city into a plaza to take advantage of outdoor dining.
Restaurant-goers in Connecticut wary of indoor dining
Outdoor dining has drawn crowds across the tristate area but as cases of COVID-19 continue to surge elsewhere in the country, many restaurants in Connecticut have seen hesitation from customers when it comes to dining inside.
Outdoor dining has drawn crowds across the tristate area but as cases of COVID-19 continue to surge elsewhere in the country, many restaurants in Connecticut have seen hesitation from customers when it comes to dining inside.
McDonald’s halts dine-in service reopening plans due to spike in US COVID-19 cases
The announcement from the fast-food chain comes as multiple areas across the country are reinforcing lockdown restrictions in efforts to clamp down on surging COVID-19 cases.
The announcement from the fast-food chain comes as multiple areas across the country are reinforcing lockdown restrictions in efforts to clamp down on surging COVID-19 cases.
Mayor delays resumption of indoor dining in New York City
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said Wednesday that he was delaying the planned resumption of indoor dining at restaurants in the city out of fear it would cause a spike in coronavirus infections.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said Wednesday that he was delaying the planned resumption of indoor dining at restaurants in the city out of fear it would cause a spike in coronavirus infections.
NYC indoor dining put on hold
Over 6,000 restaurants across the city have opened for outdoor dining, the for some of them who have limited sidewalk space, the city's hold on indoor dining means making ends meet is even more difficult.
Over 6,000 restaurants across the city have opened for outdoor dining, the for some of them who have limited sidewalk space, the city's hold on indoor dining means making ends meet is even more difficult.
Denny's plans to hire 10,000 restaurant employees by end of 2020
Positions include sanitation specialist, a job created by the coronavirus pandemic.
Positions include sanitation specialist, a job created by the coronavirus pandemic.
Man viciously assaults woman inside Bronx Popeyes
An argument between a man and a woman at a Popeyes in the Kingsbridge Heights section of the Bronx escalated into a violent confrontation that was caught on camera. The NYPD wants to find the man who attacked the woman at the fast-food chain on June 29 at about 5 p.m.
An argument between a man and a woman at a Popeyes in the Kingsbridge Heights section of the Bronx escalated into a violent confrontation that was caught on camera. The NYPD wants to find the man who attacked the woman at the fast-food chain on June 29 at about 5 p.m.
Rainy days complicate outdoor dining in New York
Dark, dreary days present a new challenge for business owners struggling to make ends meet. They say they've had to get creative when it comes to operating a weather-dependent space.
Dark, dreary days present a new challenge for business owners struggling to make ends meet. They say they've had to get creative when it comes to operating a weather-dependent space.