kibblesandbits
Pearl Clutcher
At the corner of Awesome and Bombdiggity
Posts: 3,305 
|
Post by kibblesandbits on Feb 27, 2022 17:00:32 GMT
I know, I know - let's see how this goes.  A group of friends and I are attempting a trip to NYC - haven't been in a couple of years because COVID - but we normally visit 3 - 4 times per year. Someone in our group is not vaccinated, for reasons of their own, and I am concerned that her lack of vaccine status will prevent us from entering restaurants and entertainment venues. I'm wondering when the mask/vaccine mandates for the city will be eased? I read a bit online that beginning in February the restrictions will be eased, but would like a little advice from the ground. If she won't be allowed in to places, we'll just postpone our trip until a more favorable time. Thanks in advance! |
|
pilcas
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 3,147
|
Post by pilcas on Feb 27, 2022 17:03:34 GMT
I live in NYC and proof of vaccine is still being requested when entering restaurants. Have not been to any museums or theaters in a while so I don’t know about that.
|
|
|
|
Post by myshelly on Feb 27, 2022 17:07:12 GMT
|
|
kibblesandbits
Pearl Clutcher
At the corner of Awesome and Bombdiggity
Posts: 3,305
|
Post by kibblesandbits on Feb 27, 2022 17:18:29 GMT
That's what I read too. We will be going last week of May. |
|
|
|
Post by myshelly on Feb 27, 2022 17:22:36 GMT
That's what I read too. We will be going last week of May. Oh I really think you’ll be good then. All the mandates will end everywhere in the US before summer tourism season. |
|
kibblesandbits
Pearl Clutcher
At the corner of Awesome and Bombdiggity
Posts: 3,305
|
Post by kibblesandbits on Feb 27, 2022 17:25:56 GMT
That's what I read too. We will be going last week of May. Oh I really think you’ll be good then. All the mandates will end everywhere in the US before summer tourism season. That's my thinking too, but was completely surprised when my friend reported that she was unable to enter any indoor restaurant in Chicago last week. I was like "they're still doing that?" Her recent experience encouraged me to do a little ground work prior to this next trip. |
|
|
|
Post by myshelly on Feb 27, 2022 17:27:11 GMT
Oh I really think you’ll be good then. All the mandates will end everywhere in the US before summer tourism season. That's my thinking too, but was completely surprised when my friend reported that she was unable to enter any indoor restaurant in Chicago last week. I was like "they're still doing that?" Her recent experience encouraged me to do a little ground work prior to this next trip. Chicago’s mandate ends Feb 28. She went 2 weeks too early. |
|
|
|
Post by Darcy Collins on Feb 27, 2022 18:00:41 GMT
That's what I read too. We will be going last week of May. I'd wait to see if individual establishment keep requirements even after the mandate is lifted. I don't live there and am not predicting anything, just noticed some required proof before it was mandated. |
|
kibblesandbits
Pearl Clutcher
At the corner of Awesome and Bombdiggity
Posts: 3,305
|
Post by kibblesandbits on Feb 27, 2022 18:03:28 GMT
That's what I read too. We will be going last week of May. I'd wait to see if individual establishment keep requirements even after the mandate is lifted. I don't live there and am not predicting anything, just noticed some required proof before it was mandated. Good idea, thanks. |
|
kibblesandbits
Pearl Clutcher
At the corner of Awesome and Bombdiggity
Posts: 3,305
|
Post by kibblesandbits on Feb 27, 2022 18:05:52 GMT
That's my thinking too, but was completely surprised when my friend reported that she was unable to enter any indoor restaurant in Chicago last week. I was like "they're still doing that?" Her recent experience encouraged me to do a little ground work prior to this next trip. Chicago’s mandate ends Feb 28. She went 2 weeks too early. So it appears. Hopefully all the restrictions end soon. We'll be returning to Michigan in the spring, and I spend a great deal of time in Chicago. While I am vaccinated, I found the constant mask monitoring and vaccine card checking tedious. We're long past all this, in the scope of this pandemic. But, as typical governmental actions - too little, too late, too incoherently mandated. |
|
|
|
Post by KikiPea on Feb 27, 2022 18:16:45 GMT
I know, I know - let's see how this goes. Yeah, tread lightly. I hope you are all able to enjoy your May trip! |
|
|
|
Post by christine58 on Feb 27, 2022 18:20:57 GMT
I know, I know - let's see how this goes.  A group of friends and I are attempting a trip to NYC - haven't been in a couple of years because COVID - but we normally visit 3 - 4 times per year. Someone in our group is not vaccinated, for reasons of their own, and I am concerned that her lack of vaccine status will prevent us from entering restaurants and entertainment venues. I'm wondering when the mask/vaccine mandates for the city will be eased? I read a bit online that beginning in February the restrictions will be eased, but would like a little advice from the ground. If she won't be allowed in to places, we'll just postpone our trip until a more favorable time. Thanks in advance! Is that friend aware that because she’s not vaccinated it’s going to possibly stop you from going into restaurants and other places? It will be interesting to see what the governor of New York does over the next week or so. |
|
|
|
Post by myshelly on Feb 27, 2022 18:31:25 GMT
I know, I know - let's see how this goes. A group of friends and I are attempting a trip to NYC - haven't been in a couple of years because COVID - but we normally visit 3 - 4 times per year. Someone in our group is not vaccinated, for reasons of their own, and I am concerned that her lack of vaccine status will prevent us from entering restaurants and entertainment venues. I'm wondering when the mask/vaccine mandates for the city will be eased? I read a bit online that beginning in February the restrictions will be eased, but would like a little advice from the ground. If she won't be allowed in to places, we'll just postpone our trip until a more favorable time. Thanks in advance! Is that friend aware that because she’s not vaccinated it’s going to possibly stop you from going into restaurants and other places? It will be interesting to see what the governor of New York does over the next week or so. This is a NYC mayor issue, not a governor issue. The governor’s mandate was mask OR vax and in any case was lifted Feb 10. |
|
kibblesandbits
Pearl Clutcher
At the corner of Awesome and Bombdiggity
Posts: 3,305
|
Post by kibblesandbits on Feb 27, 2022 18:42:58 GMT
I know, I know - let's see how this goes. A group of friends and I are attempting a trip to NYC - haven't been in a couple of years because COVID - but we normally visit 3 - 4 times per year. Someone in our group is not vaccinated, for reasons of their own, and I am concerned that her lack of vaccine status will prevent us from entering restaurants and entertainment venues. I'm wondering when the mask/vaccine mandates for the city will be eased? I read a bit online that beginning in February the restrictions will be eased, but would like a little advice from the ground. If she won't be allowed in to places, we'll just postpone our trip until a more favorable time. Thanks in advance! Is that friend aware that because she’s not vaccinated it’s going to possibly stop you from going into restaurants and other places? It will be interesting to see what the governor of New York does over the next week or so. Yup, she's aware. Not much she can do about it. |
|
|
|
Post by christine58 on Feb 27, 2022 18:56:34 GMT
Is that friend aware that because she’s not vaccinated it’s going to possibly stop you from going into restaurants and other places? It will be interesting to see what the governor of New York does over the next week or so. This is a NYC mayor issue, not a governor issue. The governor’s mandate was mask OR vax and in any case was lifted Feb 10. I realize that. |
|
|
|
Post by CardBoxer on Feb 27, 2022 18:56:55 GMT
Chicago’s mandate ends Feb 28. She went 2 weeks too early. So it appears. Hopefully all the restrictions end soon. We'll be returning to Michigan in the spring, and I spend a great deal of time in Chicago. While I am vaccinated, I found the constant mask monitoring and vaccine card checking tedious. We're long past all this, in the scope of this pandemic. But, as typical governmental actions - too little, too late, too incoherently mandated. Some areas may be somewhat “past this,” others not at all. There are still many sicknesses, hospitalizations and deaths, with hospitals in some areas still packed, and medical staff beyond stretched. I’m very grateful for mandates still in place since I’m high risk. Tedium is a welcome and tiny price for me to pay. I sure hope things continue to improve and everyone enjoys their travels. |
|
|
|
Post by myshelly on Feb 27, 2022 18:58:24 GMT
This is a NYC mayor issue, not a governor issue. The governor’s mandate was mask OR vax and in any case was lifted Feb 10. I realize that. Then what do you think the governor is going to do over the next couple of weeks? He’s already dropped all state mandates. How does the governor of NY relate to anything in this thread? |
|
|
|
Post by christine58 on Feb 27, 2022 19:00:33 GMT
Then what do you think the governor is going to do over the next couple of weeks? He’s already dropped all state mandates. How does the governor of NY relate to anything in this thread? First of all it’s a she not a he and it was a simple comment. FFS |
|
|
|
Post by myshelly on Feb 27, 2022 19:01:48 GMT
Then what do you think the governor is going to do over the next couple of weeks? He’s already dropped all state mandates. How does the governor of NY relate to anything in this thread? First of all it’s a she not a he and it was a simple comment. FFS It’s a comment that doesn’t make any sense, so I just want to know what you meant. What else do you think the governor is going to do? Why are you so upset and defensive about being asked to explain a comment that didn’t make sense? |
|
|
|
Post by ~summer~ on Feb 27, 2022 19:06:22 GMT
I’m just here because we will be there in April and wanted to see the discussion. But my goodness people are edgy. I could ask some side questions but maybe I’ll refrain lol.
|
|
kibblesandbits
Pearl Clutcher
At the corner of Awesome and Bombdiggity
Posts: 3,305
|
Post by kibblesandbits on Feb 27, 2022 19:13:56 GMT
I’m just here because we will be there in April and wanted to see the discussion. But my goodness people are edgy. I could ask some side questions but maybe I’ll refrain lol. perhaps the side questions will further the discussion - go ahead and ask. I have other questions too, but . . . the mandates are my priority as if they are still in place we will not be making the trip. |
|
kibblesandbits
Pearl Clutcher
At the corner of Awesome and Bombdiggity
Posts: 3,305
|
Post by kibblesandbits on Feb 27, 2022 19:16:01 GMT
So it appears. Hopefully all the restrictions end soon. We'll be returning to Michigan in the spring, and I spend a great deal of time in Chicago. While I am vaccinated, I found the constant mask monitoring and vaccine card checking tedious. We're long past all this, in the scope of this pandemic. But, as typical governmental actions - too little, too late, too incoherently mandated. Some areas may be somewhat “past this,” others not at all. There are still many sicknesses, hospitalizations and deaths, with hospitals in some areas still packed, and medical staff beyond stretched. I’m very grateful for mandates still in place since I’m high risk. Tedium is a welcome and tiny price for me to pay. I sure hope things continue to improve and everyone enjoys their travels. I can appreciate that you're high risk and see this differently. My comment is more that the restrictions are unevenly applied/enforced and are titrated towards an iteration of the virus that has long passed us by. |
|
|
|
Post by MichyM on Feb 27, 2022 19:24:19 GMT
I’m just here because we will be there in April and wanted to see the discussion. But my goodness people are edgy. I could ask some side questions but maybe I’ll refrain lol. I’m going again on 4/7for a long weekend. Feel free to reach out to me if your trip is after that and I can fill you in on what I experienced. I was last out there in mid November, right before Omicron hit. Hopefully I’ll see a big difference between the two visits. |
|
|
|
Post by busy on Feb 27, 2022 19:27:43 GMT
That's what I read too. We will be going last week of May. I'd wait to see if individual establishment keep requirements even after the mandate is lifted. I don't live there and am not predicting anything, just noticed some required proof before it was mandated. This. Oregon’s mask mandate ends 3/18 but I’ve noticed quite a few businesses that will continue to require masks and/or proof of vaccination. I imagine that could happen elsewhere too. |
|
purplebee
Drama Llama
Posts: 6,792
|
Post by purplebee on Feb 27, 2022 19:28:09 GMT
Planning on being there in early June. Will be watching this thread.
|
|
gina
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 3,305
|
Post by gina on Feb 27, 2022 23:34:33 GMT
The Mayor just posted an hour ago:
"On Monday, March 7 we will also remove the vaccination requirements for Key2NYC — meaning indoor dining, fitness and entertainment venues."
|
|
|
|
Post by ~summer~ on Feb 28, 2022 0:06:06 GMT
I’m just here because we will be there in April and wanted to see the discussion. But my goodness people are edgy. I could ask some side questions but maybe I’ll refrain lol. I’m going again on 4/7for a long weekend. Feel free to reach out to me if your trip is after that and I can fill you in on what I experienced. I was last out there in mid November, right before Omicron hit. Hopefully I’ll see a big difference between the two visits. I’m going the same weekend! I have our flights booked but it is so overwhelming picking a hotel - the options with things to consider are endless. Right now I’m looking at The Conrad Downtown Hilton (they have a 2 room suite) or The Refinery NY which is sorta near the Empire State Building and has spacious rooms. I really like the look of The Moxy East Village - I like the location and looks cool but rooms are very small so I’m not sure it will work. There are also a couple hotels near Union Square - argh so overwhelming |
|
|
|
Post by MichyM on Feb 28, 2022 1:43:36 GMT
I’m going again on 4/7for a long weekend. Feel free to reach out to me if your trip is after that and I can fill you in on what I experienced. I was last out there in mid November, right before Omicron hit. Hopefully I’ll see a big difference between the two visits. I’m going the same weekend! I have our flights booked but it is so overwhelming picking a hotel - the options with things to consider are endless. Right now I’m looking at The Conrad Downtown Hilton (they have a 2 room suite) or The Refinery NY which is sorta near the Empire State Building and has spacious rooms. I really like the look of The Moxy East Village - I like the location and looks cool but rooms are very small so I’m not sure it will work. There are also a couple hotels near Union Square - argh so overwhelming I only peeked at the Conrad. It’s pretty far off the beaten path, unless you’re planning to spend a lot of time in that area. What are your plans for the trip and how many of you are traveling? |
|
|
|
Post by ~summer~ on Feb 28, 2022 2:15:57 GMT
MichyM - it will just be 2 of us. Plan is to explore all over Manhattan including Harlem, Brooklyn, and queens. See a show. I’m meeting friends in Greenwich village. I agree it is pretty far out there. When I planned to visit in December I had settled on the Sohotel, but again rooms are small. But that’s the one I liked before. I like the Soho Grand but it does not have 2 beds. My bff just stayed at The Palace which she recommended but she thought we’d want to be further down more around soho.
|
|
|
|
Post by pepperwood on Feb 28, 2022 14:19:43 GMT
I went to NYC to see Music Man with Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster on February 16th (highly recommended). In January ticketholders got a message from Telecharge that vaccine and mask mandates were extended until April 30th. The theater and restaurants took the requirements very seriously and examined your vaccine card and photo ID in order to gain entry.
|
|
