Gov. Phil Murphy set new restrictions Monday, including a 10 p.m. closing time on indoor service at New Jersey bars and restaurants, in an effort to stop the rising tide of COVID-19 cases in the state. Murphy also banned sitting at the bar.
With many restaurants already facing the hurdle of winter taking away outdoor dining, how is the restaurant industry reacting to the new restrictions? Senior Correspondent Brenda Flanagan reports.
Senior Correspondent Brenda Flanagan joined NJ Spotlight News in 2013, and focuses on COVID-19, transportation, environmental and immigration issues. The Emmy-award-winning reporter has also worked as an investigative/political correspondent for news departments at WWOR,WNYW and NJN.
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