Brentwood, NY
News
COVID-19: Phase 3 Reopening Guidelines Released By NY State COVID-19: Phase 3 Reopening Guidelines Released By NY State
Covid-19: Phase 3 Reopening Guidelines Released By NY State New York State officials have laid out guidelines for select businesses that will be reopening as part of Phase 3 of opening the economy back up amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. As the state slowly reopens following the COVID-19 pandemic, the state has been methodical in laying out guidance for businesses welcoming back customers and patrons. Central New York, the Finger Lakes, and the Southern Tier are all on track to potentially enter Phase 3 of their reopening plans as soon as Friday, June 12, provided they continue meeting the requirements set forth by the state. The mid…

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by Zak Failla
Torrington, CT
Business
COVID-19: Here's When Indoor Dining, Movie Theaters, Gyms Are Scheduled To Reopen In CT COVID-19: Here's When Indoor Dining, Movie Theaters, Gyms Are Scheduled To Reopen In CT
Covid-19: Here's When Indoor Dining, Movie Theaters, Gyms Are Scheduled To Reopen In CT The start date for Phase 2 of the Connecticut reopening process amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been moved up. Restaurants, movie theaters and gyms may now reopen Wednesday, June 17. Gov. Ned Lamont made the announcement late Friday morning, June 5. The original date for the start of Phase 2 was Saturday, June 20. "To avoid having Phase 2 of Connecticut's reopening efforts take effect during a busy Father's Day weekend, we're going to move it up a few days earlier," Lamont said. Additional safety guidance for businesses that fall under Phase 2 will be re…

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by Joe Lombardi
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
News
Murphy Lays Out Retail Regulations: Here's What Shopping Will Look Like In NJ Stores Murphy Lays Out Retail Regulations: Here's What Shopping Will Look Like In NJ Stores
Murphy Lays Out Retail Regulations: Here's What Shopping Will Look Like In NJ Stores New Jersey's downtowns and main streets along will be opening June 15 -- but they'll look much different than they did before the coronavirus pandemic. Gov. Phil Murphy on Thursday announced the new rules and regulations for all businesses, both essential and non-essential retail, across the state. Local municipalities and counties must abide by the regulations, which remain uniform across the state, Murphy said. Along with social-distancing, which will remain routine, stores must abide by the following: Number of customers in stores must be limited to 50 percent of approved capacity Cus…

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by Cecilia Levine
Torrington, CT
Business
COVID-19: Date Set For Some Connecticut Businesses To Reopen COVID-19: Date Set For Some Connecticut Businesses To Reopen
Covid-19: Date Set For Some Connecticut Businesses To Reopen A date has been set for some businesses to reopen in Connecticut amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. A four-stage strategy was introduced by Gov. Ned Lamont late Thursday afternoon, April 30 that will continue as long as COVID infections and hospitalizations continue to decline. (See the first image above.) Related story - COVID-19: Latest Rundown Of Overall, New Cases By County, City, Town Reopenings on Wednesday, May 20 include retail outlets, outdoor areas of restaurants and bars, outdoor museums and zoos and offices. Included are barbershops, hair salons and o…

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by Joe Lombardi
Jersey City, NJ
News
Jersey City Mayor Enforces New Executive Orders For Businesses Amid COVID-19 Concerns Jersey City Mayor Enforces New Executive Orders For Businesses Amid COVID-19 Concerns
Jersey City Mayor Enforces New Executive Orders For Businesses Amid Covid-19 Concerns Jersey City businesses will have to follow a number of temporary rules moving forward in an effort to minimize COVID-19 contamination risks. Beginning tomorrow, all grocery stores must reserve the hours of 9 a.m. through 11 a.m. for elderly residents, people with disabilities and pregnant residents to help “protect our most vulnerable residents from crowded supermarkets,” Mayor Steven Fulop said in a press release Monday. Gov. Phil Murphy in a joint effort with CT and NY mayors urged an 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew for NJ residents. Meanwhile, several business types are required to close at 12…

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by Valerie Musson
Hackensack, NJ
News
Murphy Urges Statewide Curfew In Joint Effort With CT, NY Murphy Urges Statewide Curfew In Joint Effort With CT, NY
Murphy Urges Statewide Curfew In Joint Effort With CT, NY New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy pushed for a statewide curfew Monday in a joint effort with NY and CT mayors to combat the novel strain of coronavirus in the tristate area. All 9 million residents were urged not to leave their homes from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., in an attempt to contain the spread of coronavirus.  ALSO SEE: 5-Year-Old Among 80 New COVID-19 Cases In NJ, Bringing Total To 178 Amid what they described as a lack of federal direction and nationwide standards, the governors of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut announced a regional approach to fighting COVID-19. Movie theaters, gym…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lakewood, NJ
Business
10 Most Popular Jersey Shore Bars 10 Most Popular Jersey Shore Bars
10 Most Popular Jersey Shore Bars Is it the wings? The atmosphere? The super cheap drinks? Everyone's got a favorite bar for every occasion. Here are the most popular bars down the Jersey Shore. The spots you see on this list were top-rated on several user-generated review sites, featured in local publications and recommended by Daily Voice readers. Rooney’s Oceanfront Restaurant: Rooney’s features both a top and bottom-level deck with plenty of ocean views. 100 Ocean Ave N., Long Branch Margarita flight from Rooney's in Long BranchRooney's Oceanfront Restaurant via Facebook Wonder Bar: Wonder Bar is renowned particul…

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by Valerie Musson
Jersey City, NJ
Obituaries
TRIBUTE: Jersey City Woodworker Joseph Curado Leaves 'Sexy Wood' As Legacy Across NJ TRIBUTE: Jersey City Woodworker Joseph Curado Leaves 'Sexy Wood' As Legacy Across NJ
Tribute: Jersey City Woodworker Joseph Curado Leaves 'Sexy Wood' As Legacy Across NJ Walk into a restaurant or bar in Jersey City and Hoboken and there will likely be a little piece of Joseph Curado inside. The beloved woodworker's legacy lives on through his "sexy wood" pieces he made special for dozens of locales and households in the area. Curado of Fairfield died died on Jan. 28 at 42 years old. Known in the region for not only his skill but his vibrance and charisma, Curado opened Tribeca Grain in Jersey City a decade ago using scraps from his family's New York City restaurant. Tribute after tribute came pouring in on social media, each one remembering Curado -- aff…

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by Cecilia Levine
Brentwood, NY
Lifestyle
Here Are Five Hot Spots For Happy Hour In Suffolk County Here Are Five Hot Spots For Happy Hour In Suffolk County
Here Are Five Hot Spots For Happy Hour In Suffolk County There are plenty of bars and restaurants to sample great food and drinks in Suffolk County. Here are five hot spots to try. F.H. Riley's, 400 New York Ave., Huntington: A comfortable bistro with wood and brick details in the design. This is a restaurant and social gathering place with a substantial "bites" on a happy hour menu, wine, and beer discounts. "Had a great time. Devin is a great bartender. Met a great bunch of people hanging at the bar," says a Google review by a poster, Kim Cardwell.  Maui Chop House, 49 Route NY-25 A., Rocky Point: It's an island vibe establishme…

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by Donna Christopher
Massapequa, NY
Lifestyle
Bottoms Up! Here Are Five Bars You'll Want To Tip Your Glass In Nassau County Bottoms Up! Here Are Five Bars You'll Want To Tip Your Glass In Nassau County
Bottoms Up! Here Are Five Bars You'll Want To Tip Your Glass In Nassau County There are plenty of bars to enjoy in Nassau County including these five where you'll want to tip your glass. King Bar By David Burke, at the Garden City Hotel, 45 7th St., Garden City: Spacious with comfortable seating inside the hotel with WiFi, it's a relaxed setting where you can linger over drinks, order food, meet friends or sit alone and be at ease.  The bar is the "go-to spot for locals," according to a review by Kevin T. of Manhattan on Yelp. "Everyone is very friendly and very talkative," the post said. Cathie on Open Table where King Bar has a four of five-star rating, poste…

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by Donna Christopher
Elizabeth, NJ
Lifestyle
5 Best Bars In Union County, According To Yelp 5 Best Bars In Union County, According To Yelp
5 Best Bars In Union County, According To Yelp Is it the wings? The atmosphere? The super cheap drinks? Everyone's got a favorite bar for every occasion. Yelpers have rated the five below best in Union County. 5. Riverside Inn Bar, Cranford: Can't beat the .75 cent tacos on Mondays, or the .50 cent wings during football games. It's small and tends to get packed on weekends -- but that's the fun of it. Photo by Andrew A., Yelp. Riverside Inn BarYELP Andrew A. 4. Ye Old Rathskeller, Cranford: This neighborhood bar is a longtime favorite among locals. Come for the drinks and stay for the company. Ye Old RathskellerYe Old Rathskell…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hackensack, NJ
Business
RANKING: These North Jersey Dive Bars Are Best In State RANKING: These North Jersey Dive Bars Are Best In State
Ranking: These North Jersey Dive Bars Are Best In State Greasy food. Heavy pour. Happy folks. These and more are part and parcel of a great dive bar -- which seem to be around almost every corner in New Jersey. But which ones are best? Several in Bergen and Passaic counties were ranked among the 31 best in the Garden State in a new rundown by NJ.com calculated by Yelp users. Every regular imbiber has his or her favorite dive bar to watch the game or get a quick bite, but we wanted to find the consensus best local hangouts around the state.  22. Duffy's Tavern, Paterson "What a great place to spend St. Patrick's Day. Corned Beef and Cabbage was…

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by Cecilia Levine