Cuomo threatens liquor licenses of restaurants, bars if crowds appear

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said Sunday that he would revoke the liquor licenses of bars and restaurants that have large crowds that are in violation of coronavirus restrictions. There were multiple videos that went viral showing crowded bars and restaurants over the weekend, and Cuomo even tweeted "don't make me come down there" on Saturday in reaction to one video of bar patrons seen in Manhattan's East Village.

"I am not going to allow situations to exist that we know have a high likelihood of causing an increase in the spread of the virus," Cuomo said at his coronavirus briefing Sunday.

Although he did not give specifics, Cuomo said "there is a very real possibility" reopening in certain areas could be rolled back if there is an increase in coronavirus cases. He specifically cited Manhattan and the Hamptons on the eastern end of Long Island.

While restaurants have begun to open throughout the state with restrictions on capacity, they are still closed in New York City except for takeout only and bars are still closed statewide except for curbside service. Crowds have developed outside bars, especially in New York City, as the weather has become nicer.

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