The order of the day for them and for us is 'social distancing' to keep us safe. Some establishments seem to be taking things pretty seriously, which is great.
Nerd Be Cool at 518 Court Street has been really good about creating a culture of social distancing - people have been doing it on their own but now they've put up a sign and here you can see the results
Caputo's Fine Food at 460 Court Street is also on board and has changed its hours temporarily
Brooklyn Bread at 412 Court Street approached social distancing with a bit off humor, telling its customer that they can come in, but can't stay.
Brooklyn Bread at 412 Court Street approached social distancing with a bit off humor, telling its customer that they can come in, but can't stay.
Farmacy, has closed on March 16, and will be closed "until we design a way to serve you in the safest and sweetest of ways" A sign in the window encourages people to purchase a gift card to support small businesses.
Some bars, however, were a bit less careful about making sure their customers keep a safe distance from each other this week-end. We understand that they are trying to survive through this difficult time by selling take-out drinks to boost their revenue, but caution should still be the order of the time.
Some bars, however, were a bit less careful about making sure their customers keep a safe distance from each other this week-end. We understand that they are trying to survive through this difficult time by selling take-out drinks to boost their revenue, but caution should still be the order of the time.
Bar Bruno, the Mexican bistro at 520 Henry Street, for example, offered take out margaritas, but patrons were gathering on the sidewalk "as though it was happy hour, socializing from the bar's outdoor benches or seated in groups across the street by Mazzola", as one resident reported to us.
By the way, the NYC Parks Department is also taking social distancing seriously. The Basketballcourts in Carroll Park are now closed for group play.
Please stay safe out there, people. This is not the time to be a 'covidiot".
****We would like to thank friend and reader Christian, who has been generously sharing some of his photos with us.Thanks, Christian.
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