Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office
“Mass vaccination is the only way to stop the spread—and these businesses are giving New Yorkers more reasons than ever to protect themselves and their communities,” Mayor de Blasio said.
By Forum Staff
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Wednesday applauded more than 30 New York City businesses for requiring proof of vaccination for entry.
The vaccine requirements, first unveiled by the administration as the “Key to NYC” program in early August, officially take effect during the week of Aug. 16 for indoor dining, entertainment, and fitness facilities across the five boroughs, Hizzoner noted.
Photo Courtesy of Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office
The Queensboro restaurant in Jackson Heights requires proof of vaccination for entry.
The businesses already adopting vaccine requirements include:
- Amor Y Amargo
- Avant Garden
- Bossa Nova Civic Club
- Cadence
- City Winery
- Dame
- Death & Co
- Dirt Candy
- Etérea
- Felix Storch
- Forsythia
- Gertie
- Ilili
- Jeju Noodle
- Ladybird
- Leland
- Leyenda
- Llama San
- Nowadays
- Proletariat
- PUBLIC Hotel
- Related
- RXR Realty
- Soda Club
- Tannat
- The Bell House
- The Durst Organization
- The Pedal House
- The Queensboro
- Union Hall
- Unter
- Yellow Rose
According to the administration, acceptable proof of vaccination includes at least three options: a CDC-issued vaccination card, the New York State Excelsior Pass, and the NYC COVID Safe App, which allows those vaccinated out of New York State to show proof of their status. More details on requirements will be announced next week.
“Early adopters of the Key to NYC program are public health heroes. Their leadership and fast action sends a powerful message: New Yorkers will do everything in our power to keep each other safe and defeat COVID-19,” de Blasio said. “Mass vaccination is the only way to stop the spread—and these businesses are giving New Yorkers more reasons than ever to protect themselves and their communities. I’m proud to stand with them.”
