the fact that police would even bother showing up, getting out of their cars, and approaching the bar owners, and coming back the next day, and treating business owners like criminals is disgusting.
the fact that people even called 911 over a business opening is even more disgusting
meanwhile millions in america cant get unemployment because of old outdated systems, and NOTHING is being done to fix it, yet if you open up your business your a criminal
https://www.newsday.com/news/health/...gue-1.44888859
"From what I understand, the photos show people were in this space and they weren’t wearing masks. That’s stupid. Stupid for you, it’s stupid for your surrounding patrons, it’s stupid for the bar,".
Suffolk County police responded to multiple 911 calls Friday night of noncompliance with the state "pause" order at the Dublin Deck Tiki Bar and Grill on River Avenue.
A video
posted on Reddit Saturday depicts a crowd standing shoulder to shoulder and music playing. Staffers do not appear to separate the dozens of guests, and the video's unnamed narrator shouts "everybody's so thirsty, let's go."
"We apologize to anyone who may have been offended by the videos that surfaced," the bar's Facebook post reads. "We assure you it was not intended and will not happen again."
The Facebook post said the bar allowed patrons inside during a "quick rainfall" and expressed regret at doing so. Co-owner Frank Mills claimed the crowd was mostly boaters parked at the nearby marina who were ordering meals to go.
The governor added: “It’s supposed to be curbside pickup, right? That doesn’t sound like curbside pickup.”
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone also criticized the gathering, which he called "unacceptable" and "not smart."
Suffolk Police Commissioner Geraldine Hart said that by the time officers responded to the bar, about 85% of the patrons had cleared out. Police stayed until everyone left and then went back twice that night to ensure the bar was in compliance, she said.
Police also visited the bar on Saturday to talk with the owner and again ensure compliance, Hart said
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