NYC curfew for bars and restaurants extended till midnight, starting April 19

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By Isoken Osagie

(NEW YORK) Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday announced that the 11 p.m. curfew for bars and restaurants will be moved to midnight. Additionally, the curfew for catered events will move from midnight to 1 a.m.

The Patch reports that Cuomo stalled extending the curfew amid fears of alcohol-fueled customers spreading the coronavirus. However, the governor on Wednesday said it was time to loosen the economic constraint it put on eateries.

"At the same time we caution New Yorkers don't get cocky," cautioned Cuomo, per The Patch.

A number of city restaurants had expressed concern over the pandemic-related restriction, arguing that it adversely affected revenue.

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