Comedians rallied outside of Governor's Comedy Club in Levittown Sunday, demanding that they be able to perform in comedy clubs.

The comics say just days ago, comedy clubs like Governor's had to shut down due to new COVID-19 safety regulations in New York.

Long Island-based comedian Michael Loftus says if restaurants can open, so should comedy clubs. Though he didn't organize the rally, James Dolce, who owns Governor's, let the comedians protest in front of his club.

He says he made changes to his business to keep customers safe. The main stage, where the comedians perform, is encased in plexiglass so the comic is separated from the audience.

People would be sat 9 feet from the stage, 6 feet apart from each other. Dolce says he also installed a new air ventilation system.

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran took a tour of Governor's, and says it's safe enough to reopen to the public.

The comedians say the state not letting them tell jokes is no laughing matter.

Right now, comedy clubs in New York are not able to operate indoors or outside.