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Besides the obvious benefits of enjoying a cocktail at home with my takeout, this policy would be a huge revitalizer to our beloved hospitality industry. Throughout the pandemic, the Queens epicenter of food, culture, and hospitality was one of the industries hardest hit. 64% of New York’s restaurant workers were let go during the pandemic, a statistic felt especially deeply in Queens, the largest concentration of food workers in the country.
To-go drinks will allow our local restaurants and bars to draw more customers in, raise awareness of their businesses, generate more income, and of course, give their customers a fun experience. But to-go drinks are more than a fun idea – supporting this proposal directly supports the livelihoods of New York's restaurant workers and ensures that New York is once again the restaurant capital of the world.
If you’re looking for ways to pitch in, go support your local restaurants and bars, and then be sure to tip your delivery and food workers well. Here are a few of my Queens favorites!
And if you’re feeling generous, please consider chipping into our campaign’s fundraising efforts. We are on the frontlines of making tangible changes for our neighborhood food service workers and need as much support as possible.
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