This is now the second bar that is accusing Governor Cuomo of retaliating against it for opposing his mandate.

Last month, The Village Line in Kenmore, New York, mocked Governor Cuomo’s mandates with a satirical menu called “NYS Safe Menu” that spelled out an obscenity and Cuomo’s name in its list of food offerings to comply with the mandate. The menu went viral and the bar’s liquor license was suspended over social distancing violations the bar says never happened.

The managers at The Village Line say they were targeted because of their satirical menu. “Cuomo and his administration undoubtedly targeted The Village Line, with the goal of intimidating business owners and individuals with a clear, explicit threat: comply with the Governor’s orders and virtue-signaling, or risk losing your economic livelihood,” Chris Gardella, the bar’s owner, told PJ Media.

“Social distancing guidelines were followed at all times at The Village Line. Hand sanitizer was made available to guests, and proper signage with social distancing guidelines were posted on the door before entry was allowed,” Gardella explained. “Our customers are our family, and there’s nothing more important than protecting the health of our community.”