Keeping outdoor dining safe by ditching traditional menus
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Dining out is already feeling a lot different these days. FOX 5 NY takes a look at how, among other things, the traditional menu may become a thing of the past.

Phase 2 of New York City's reopening begins

From Macy’s “Miracle on 34th Street” store to the World Trade Center's office towers, New York City hit a key point Monday in trying to rebound from the nation’s deadliest coronavirus outbreak.

NYC restaurants reopen for outdoor dining

Restaurants across New York City reopen Monday- with restrictions- as Phase 2 begins in the region.

NYC entering Phase 2 on Monday
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Outdoor dining will be permitted in all five boroughs during Phase Two, and restaurants are working to reopen while maintaining social distancing.

NYC restaurants ready for Phase 2 of reopening
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Restaurants across New York City are anxiously waiting for Phase Two of reopening to begin on June 22.

New York City restaurants can open with outdoor seating on Monday

Restaurants will be allowed to open with outdoor seating on Monday as New York City enters the second phase of easing coronavirus restrictions, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Thursday.

NYC restaurants, other businesses prepare for Phase Two of reopening
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Phase Two of reopening in New York City is currently penciled in for Monday, June 22 and restuarants and businesses across the city say they are more than ready.

'Adapt or die' -- Restaurants find ways to evolve amid coronavirus

The virus has decimated the restaurant industry, leaving millions unemployed and shuttering countless spots for good. Many dine-in restaurants have turned to delivery or takeout. Some have become food banks or trading posts.

Connecticut infection rates fall; indoor dining, gyms, hotels reopen

Connecticut on Wednesday allowed the reopening of restaurants, gyms, spas, movie theaters, hotels, and other businesses under strict social distancing and health protocols.

Outdoor dining, indoor retail shopping returns as NJ enters Stage 2

Outdoor dining at restaurants and bars and nonessential in-person retail was allowed to resume in New Jersey on Monday as the Garden State moves into stage 2 of its reopening plan following months of closures due to the coronavirus pandemic.

McDonald's employee worked 7 days while symptomatic before coronavirus diagnosis

Health officials are warning the public of potential community exposures from a COVID-19 positive employee who worked seven days in a row at a McDonald's on a Missouri highway.

Long Island restaurants hoping for busy weekend
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With Long Island finally having entered Phase Two of reopening, the region's restaurants are hoping for a busy weekend of outdoor dining as several days of gorgeous weather are ahead.

Asbury Park to defy Murphy's executive order and open some restaurants

Asbury Park, the Jersey shore city often associated with Bruce Springsteen, is defying New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy's executive order and will allow limited indoor dining at its restaurants.

Phase Two of reopening begins on Long Island

Long Island moved one step closer to the new normal on Wednesday as the region officially entered Phase Two of reopening.

Long Island enters Phase 2 of reopening plan

For the first time in nearly three months, people will be able to dine outside or walk into a retail store on Long Island.