Independent movie theaters across New York State, including Cinemapolis in downtown Ithaca, are joining together to demand that the state government allow them to reopen after nearly six months of closure since the coronavirus pandemic forced a statewide shutdown in March.
Movie theaters had initially been ready to open along with other Phase 4 businesses, which were allowed to reopen with decreased density, social distancing and mask requirements in mid-July. Theaters, though, along with several other businesses were pulled from the list and told they had to remain closed.
Source: https://ithacavoice.com/2020/09/cinemapolis-joins-petition-to-reopen-indie-theaters-in-new-york/