Long Island movie theaters reopen with new safety guidelines in place

Gov. Andrew Cuomo says movie theaters can open under 25% capacity, with no more than 50 people per screen.

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Oct 23, 2020, 10:25 PM

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Updated 1,544 days ago

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Big news today for anyone missing going to the movies! For the first time in seven months, several Long Island theaters are welcoming back customers today.

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held in Bellmore on Thursday, using an actual film reel after the movie theater was shut down for months.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo says movie theaters can open under 25% capacity, with no more than 50 people per screen.

Masks and social distancing will be required.

Showcase Cinemas will reopen its Cinema de Lux locations in Holtsville, Hicksville, and Farmingdale today. Regal Cinemas will also open venues in Deer Park, Lynbrook, and Westbury.

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