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The Grand and The Pomeroy were among 12 NYC bars that have lost liquor licenses after not following COVID-19 mandated guidanceGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

The New York State Liquor Authority announced the decision, citing numerous violations at each establishmentGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. The Grand was open past the 11PM, the official closing time for city bars and restaurants participating in the open restaurants programGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Additional offenses include maskless customers outside, one customer drinking inside, and an employee not wearing any sort of face coveringGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

At The Pomeroy, over a dozen patrons were found congregating outside, after a previous finding where employees did not have facial coverings and tables were not properly spaced apartGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

For more information on the suspension of liquor licenses, please visit the official announcement page hereGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.