New York drinkers in high spirits as bar seating returns

New York’s pub patrons were in high spirits on Monday — when bar seating finally returned after being off-limits for more than a year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Big Apple barflies were buzzing about the state lifting the COVID-era mandate as they flocked to their favorite haunts. “Glory be to God, New York City is back,” said Michael, a 47-year-old lawyer sipping a vodka and orange juice at Killarney Rose in the Financial District.