(INC) – New York City this week became the first major U.S. city to require proof of at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine for customers to participate in indoor activities such as dining and going to the gym. Some businesses aren't thrilled about it.
On Tuesday, a group of businesses in Richmond County, located within the NYC borough of Staten Island, filed a lawsuit seeking to halt a mandate, announced earlier this month. NYC mayor Bill de Blasio signed an executive order, requiring businesses such as restaurants to not allow customers inside their premises with physical proof of vaccination. A sign must also be placed outside notifying customers of the requirement.
The lawsuit, backed by the Independent Restaurant Owners Association Rescue, an advocacy group for small businesses, argues that the city is unfairly targeting businesses that are struggling during the pandemic, threatening the livelihoods of those who work there.
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