NYSRA Update: COVID-19 Outbreak | May 19, 2020

Good News
  • The Cookery in Dobbs Ferry has begun operating their “Pasta w/ Purpose” campaign to help feed first responders a special meal of homemade pasta during this strenuous time. Patrons are encouraged to make meal donations over the phone or with their own takeout orders, and The Cookery will match those donations. Learn more: https://thecookeryrestaurant.com/

Federal
  • Below is a new survey released in conjunction with the National Restaurant Association Research Group to allow us to continue to collect important data together for our ongoing shared communications and advocacy activities regarding coronavirus. Please take a minute to complete the survey! https://restaurant.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ebPem625adA3i8B

State
  • Governor Cuomo announced that tomorrow, May 20th, the Capital Region will become the seventh region in the State to begin Phase 1 of the State’s reopening process. The final hurdle was cleared when the region identified enough contact tracers.
  • NYSRA has washable, reusable facemasks for restaurant workers and delivery drivers. The masks were given to NYSRA for free by the State of New York through the State Liquor Authority. We will be handing them out at the locations listed below. Please contact us at [email protected] to pre-order masks at these pickup locations:
  • Wednesday, May 20
  • Metro NYC — Marco Polo, 345 Court St, Brooklyn, 1pm – 4pm
  • Rochester — Rochester Public Market, 280 Union St. N, 12pm – 3pm

Western New York
  • Leaders of the Western NY Chapter of NYSRA participated in a Zoom meeting today with Lt. Gov. Hochul where they discussed staffing, outdoor dining, social distancing vs. limited occupancy, sanitation and group catered events.

Communications
  • Calls
  • Caterers Council Meeting | Wednesday 11 a.m. - Register Here
  • Westchester Region Operators Meeting | Wednesday 2 p.m. -  Register Here
  • Rochester Operators Meeting | Thursday 10 a.m. - Register Here
  • NYC Restaurant Operators Meeting | Friday 1 p.m. - Register Here
  • Next Week: Capital Region Operators Meeting | Thursday, 5/28, 1 p.m. - Register Here

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