Do you think your business will have to change to thrive in New York going forward?

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Madame X
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Answered on May 1st, 2020

I own a bar, the whole premise of which is incompatible with social distancing. Even when they allow us to open (which won't happen any time soon), there's no feasible way to make enough to pay the bills if we're only allowed 50% occupancy, and fear may prevent people from coming out in any event. Taking temperatures at the door and enforcing the use of masks is also not conducive to a "party" atmosphere. Sooooo, unless they develop a vaccine quickly, and/or rigorous testing for antibodies (along with verifiable paperwork to confirm status), nightlife as we know it will be gone in the short term. The future is very uncertain.


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