To the Editor,
Venues/sports facilities (with a capacity of over 10k) are being given the green light, to operate at 10% of their capacity. There will be additional mandates… a negative test within 72 hours of the event, assigned seating, etc.
I’m happy for them, and for my musician friends who may now be able to get back to work. But, can anyone think of a reason why smaller music/entertainment venues (like The Bardavon, The Lycian Center, the Towne Crier, or The Chance) shouldn’t be able to open, as well… at the same 10%?
Bars and restaurants couldn’t get a one-day extension on Super Bowl Sunday… for two hours… for just one day. But, a venue with 70k seats, can host 7000 people. Another decision that defies reason… and sticks in the craw of the rest of us.
Sincerely,
Brian E. Butler
The Golden Rail Ale House
Town of Newburgh, New York
Editor note: Mr. Butler serves as the President of the Empire State Restaurant and Tavern Association, an advocacy group for on-premise alcohol beverage licensees.
The opinions expressed in this letter are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Mid Hudson News.
