Movie theaters re-open in the Hudson Valley, except in Orange, Rockland and Greene counties
Posted on 10/22/2020, by niki@hvny.info
After seven months of dark screens, movie theaters in most of New York State, except for those with high cases of COVID-19, can re-open their doors as of October 23.
Theaters can open at 25-percent capacity in areas with “positivity rates of less than 2 percent on a 14-day average and do not have any cluster zones.”
In the Hudson Valley, Rockland, Orange and Greene counties were not permitted to re-open due to the number of COVID-19 cases.
State guidance on the reopening of theaters includes the following conditions:
Masks will be required at all times except when seated and eating or drinking.
Assigned seating will be required in all theaters.
Social distancing between parties will be required at all times.
Additional staffing will be required to control occupancy, traffic and seating to ensure compliance.
Enhanced air filtration, ventilation and purification standards must be met by theaters.
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