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Two Astoria bar/restaurants have had their liquor licenses suspended by New York State: Brik Astoria (32-16 Steinway StGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.) and MGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.IGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.AGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. (27-35 21st StGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.) saw their liquor licenses revoked for violating COVID-19 guidelinesGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

The decision came following a backlash on social media of videos of hundreds of partygoers not social distancing or wearing masks at either establishmentGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

Governor Andrew Cuomo responded to the scenes on Twitter, where he wrote: “Let’s be clearGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Outdoor dining is now permitted statewideGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Outside drinking is notGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. The state will suspend liquor licenses for businesses in violation of health ordersGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Local governments must also enforce these rulesGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. We need compliance to stop the spread and keep New Yorkers safe”Give_Me_Astoria_image_00028.