- June 16, 2021
- Posted by: Stratford Team
- Category: Business
Now that 70% of adult New Yorkers are vaccinated, and the governor has lifted most COVID-19 restrictions, Riverhead business owners and community leaders are welcoming the anticipated change with open arms.
“I think everyone’s been anxiously watching and waiting as these changes have been made, and we caught wind that this might be happening and it’s great to finally see it come to fruition,” Business Improvement District President Steve Shauger said. “We can finally get back to normal.”
The state removed several restrictions, including capacity limits, health screenings, social distancing and information for contact tracing. Shauger said that the eliminations of restrictions for social gatherings will be a welcome change to outdoor events, like Alive on 25. The first Alive on 25 event this year will be on July 1 from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Riverhead Chamber of Commerce President Bob Kern said that he is excited for what the lifted…
