Up to 50% of NYC bars and restaurants could close in next six months

Business owners are demanding more federal funding — grants and loans — and from the city and the state even more of a relaxing of the restrictions.

“We as the leaders in government owe it to them to use this report and make sure that we are passing legislation, that we are pushing the mayor and every single elected to do their job,” Assembly member Catalina Cruz said.

Many owners said opening up indoor restaurant seating to 50% capacity, which the Gov. Andrew Cuomo has suggested could happen in about a month, would help, but even that might not be enough.