Courtesy New York State (2021)
Pool Halls will be allowed to reopen at 50% capacity in the region starting next Friday, according to Governor Andrew Cuomo’s office. As well, wedding and catered events will be allowed to reopen on March 15.
Movie theatres that were not previously allowed to reopen (generally, those in the New York City area) will be allowed to reopen on March 15.
“As our infection rate continues to fall, and the vaccination rate continues to climb, we will keep reopening different sectors of our state's economy and focus our efforts on building our state back better than it was before,” Cuomo said in a statement.
Beginning March 5, Billiard/Pool Halls
- Halls are restricted to 50 percent capacity outside of New York City; 35 percent capacity in New York City
- Masks will be required at all times except when seated and eating or drinking.
- Mandatory social distancing must be enforced, or physical barriers between parties of patrons/players must be installed.
- Each party must be assigned to a table to avoid comingling.
- Staff must rigorously clean and disinfect any rented or shared equipment between use.
Beginning March 15, Weddings and Catered Events
- Venues are restricted to 50% capacity, with no more than 150 people per event.
- All patrons must be tested prior to the event.
- Sign-in with contact information required to assist with potential contact tracing.
- Venues must notify local health departments of large events, above the social gathering limit, in advance.
- Masks will be required at all times except when seated and eating or drinking.
- Ceremonial and socially-distanced dancing allowed under strict guidelines.