New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has launched the second phase of New York’s Empire State Digital initiative to support the state’s restaurants and foodservice industry affected by COVID-19. Through April 2021, e-commerce company Ritual will offer its commission-free digital ordering platform to New York’s restaurants and foodservice businesses at no cost, for pickup and delivery.
In addition, PayPal has committed $1 million towards discounted purchases for customers of participating businesses in February 2021, at no expense to the businesses.
"New York State is a global food capital and its world-class chefs, servers and staff have been among the COVID-19 pandemic's hardest-hit workforce during this global pandemic. It's critical that while restrictions are in place on how bars and restaurants can operate in order to protect the public health, we also open new opportunities to counteract the economic strain they face," Governor Cuomo said in a statement. "This latest piece of New York's Empire State Digital initiative will give these establishments an opportunity to expand their online businesses free of charge, with an added incentive that will encourage customers to continue supporting their favorite restaurants, bakeries and coffee shops. Restaurants support New Yorkers, and New York will continue to do what we can do to help support them, but now more than ever, it's critical for the federal government to do its part too and provide real relief for this critical industry."
Related: Restaurants Struggle with Ongoing COVID Challenges; NYC Restaurant Blue Smoke Closes.
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