New York City Council Introduces Bills to Aid Restaurants in Coronavirus Recovery

Server wearing a face mask to prevent the spread of COVID-19

The New York City Council is considering several bills that would aid restaurants as they try to recover from the economic hit brought on by the new coronavirus pandemic, including one that would make sidewalk and curbside street dining permanent. Mayor Bill de Blasio announced in July that the Open Restaurants program, a key feature… Continue reading New York City Council Introduces Bills to Aid Restaurants in Coronavirus Recovery

Lawmakers Push for $120 Billion in Aid for Restaurants Hit by Coronavirus

Happy waitress working at a restaurant, COVID - 19 Concept.

As Congress discusses a new economic-relief package, a bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing for $120 billion in aid for restaurants that aims to prevent further closures and job losses due to the coronavirus outbreak. Sen. Roger Wicker (R., Miss.) and Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D., Ore.) are taking the lead on the idea, which calls… Continue reading Lawmakers Push for $120 Billion in Aid for Restaurants Hit by Coronavirus