During the reopening of indoor dining, Cuomo cited the importance of weighing public health uncertainties and business interests. He says there is a great need to reopen restaurants and increase their indoor dining capacity. His decision comes after numerous New Yorkers receive the vaccination, even though restaurants’ working staff are not yet vaccinated and those who have received it are still on their first dose. While restaurant workers and owners are anxious about the reopening, some owners and workers express their concern about a more significant number yet to receive the vaccination. Read more →