On this episode of the Happy Mouth podcast, chef Nyesha Arrington and restaurateur Philip Camino are taking a look at New York reopening. All eyes are on New York after Governor Andrew Cuomo officially reopened the state. Many are watching to see how the hospitality industry handles the reopening as a sign of things to come across the rest of the country. With New York joining the list of states reopening, there’s hope business will soon be booming. Listen to Philip and Nyesha discuss New York reopening: Governor Andrew Cuomo officially reopened New York Cuomo reduced restrictions on masks, social distancing, and indoor dining New York was hit especially hard by the coronavirus pandemic The state had 2.1 million cases with 948,000 being in New York City As of January 2021, over 333,000 people left New York City entirely per the USPS The city lost an estimated $34 billion in income due to the lack of tourism and people leaving New York restaurants lost an estimated $10.3 billion in revenue and 122,400 restaurant jobs were lost as well That has led 1,000 restaurants to have closed as of January 2021 While Cuomo has given the green light to reopen, restaurants are dealing with worker shortages that are keeping them from opening 100% Links: Happy Mouth Podcast Instagram CBS WLNY - Over 333,000 New Yorkers have left city since COVID pandemic began in March Restaurant Business - New York officially reopens but customers still dine outside CDC - Interim public health recommendations for fully vaccinated people Reuters - Fleeing New Yorkers resulted in an estimated $34 billion in lost income Eater - A running list of restaurants that closed in New York City Restaurant Dive - New York City 1 year later: Restaurants faced a one-two punch We have a lot more content coming your way! Be sure to check out our other shows: Full Comp  The Happy Mouth Morning Show Restaurant Marketing School The Playbook