PALUMBO CALLS FOR EAST END BUSINESSES TO RESUME UNDER STRICT SOCIAL DISTANCING PROTOCOL

Assemblyman and NYS Senate Candidate for the 1st District, Anthony Palumbo (R,C,I,Ref-New Suffolk) is calling on the governor today to speed up the process to allow businesses and wineries on the East End of Long Island to begin to reopen in a safe and healthy manner.

Palumbo made note that it is very possible for wineries and other businesses to open to the public and hold safe, socially-distanced events, like other regions of the state have began to do so.

“I have heard from numerous businesses and wineries who are struggling to make ends meet right now on the East End. They rely almost entirely on seasonal tourism and are on the verge of shutting their doors for good,” said Palumbo. “While health and safety remain my main priority, we cannot ignore the fiscal and financial impacts the New York PAUSE initiative is having on our local economies and businesses. Long Island businesses and residents will continue to do their part to stop the spread of COVID-19, I am only asking that we allow businesses in my District to begin to open their doors in a safe manner, before there aren’t any left. 

The public has been able to socially distance at big box stores and liquor stores for months—I’m sure wineries, aquariums and farms can accommodate just as safely.”