NYC Small Business Services - Reminder: Updated Phase Two Guidance

Dear small business partner, As a reminder, Governor Cuomo amended Executive Order 202.43 (EO) to include updated guidance for food and beverage establishments effective immediately. You can also watch the announcement here.   Under this EO, businesses selling or serving alcohol to be consumed at the business or elsewhere must ensure that everyone within 100 feet of their business is:  In compliance with open-container, social-distancing, and face-covering rules; and  Following all existing rules, regulations, and laws.  Businesses that cannot follow these guidelines must stop selling alcohol until they can.    Violations could result in having a license suspended or revoked, with fines up to $10,000 per violation.   Patrons can also be fined for breaking open container or social distancing rules.

Need more information about reopening in Phase One or Two?  We can help! Call our hotline at 888-SBS4NYC (888-727-4692) or visit nyc.gov/business to review State guidance for businesses that reopened in Phase One and are reopening in Phase Two. In Phase Two, which begins today (6/22), the following industries are allowed to resume:     Commercial Building Management  Hair Salons & Barbershops  Outdoor and Take-Out/Delivery Food Services  Offices  Real Estate Services  In-Store Retail  Vehicle Sales  Retail Rental, Repair & Cleaning  If you own a business in one of these industries, you must affirm that you have read and understand the State-issued guidelines.   These guidelines and requirements may change, so please check the New York Forward site regularly.     If you are unclear if your business is allowed to reopen, you can use this tool to check.  Additional Resources These guidelines and requirements may change, so please check the New York Forward site regularly.

Read the Plain Language  Industry Guides Read the NYC Restaurant  Reopening Guide

For additional general guidance and information, please visit nyc.gov/coronavirus. For additional guidance for business owners, please visit nyc.gov/business.