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Governor Andrew Cuomo announced today that New York City restaurants can reopen indoor dining, beginning September 30thGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. However, bar service will not be permitted and only 25% of indoor capacity is allowedGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

The reopening comes after nearly six months of no indoor dining throughout the cityGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Many cite the temporary ban on indoor dining as the main reason behind permanent closures of beloved restaurants in Astoria, and the greater NYC areaGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

Indoor dining has been allowed in every other region of the state since earlier in the summer, with most capped at 50% capacityGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Governor Cuomo mentioned that indoor dining capacity can increase to 50% in New York City if the infection rate does not riseGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. However, should infection rates rise above 2%, indoor dining will be re-examinedGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

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