The Associated Press Staff. The lawsuit filed in Manhattan federal court claimed that thousands of employees are forced out of work by the state's ban because of the coronavirus. Defendants included Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the state's liquor licensing authority. Exotic dancing clubs including "Starlet's," "Sugar Daddy's" and "Gallagher's " in the borough of Queens asked the court to declare it a violation of the First and 14th Amendments to keep their clubs closed while letting other enclosed establishments open up. The lawsuit comes as the state's widening of rules for bars and restaurants have led many to open this week.

Defendants included Gov. It also was filed after similar clashes between establishments that allow nudity or dancing in other states. In December, a judge in California let two San Diego strip clubs make their own determinations about providing a safe environment for dancers and patrons during the pandemic. The lawsuit, which seeks unspecified damages, maintains that four strip clubs in Queens have been ready to open with COVID safety protocols since the early days of the pandemic. They pledged to require masks and temperature checks for guests and employees, to keep everyone safely apart and to engage in frequent cleanings of all surfaces with ample supplies of disinfectant throughout the clubs.

Rick's Cabaret NYC is following CDC guidelines of social distancing, temperature checks, sanitizing and requiring guests wear masks when not seated in their designated table. Once seated you may remove your mask and enjoy the delicious food, drinks and hospitality. We'll be having fun enjoying dinner with a show. We are ensuring that much needed safety measures while being able to enjoy a cold drink, a hot meal, sexy entertainment with our resident DJ playing the best hits.

Whichever location you choose to visit, Sapphire New York will pamper you with provocative entertainers, full bottle service and an extensive list of wines and champagnes. We also offer our complimentary concierge services with VIP amenities! Sapphire New York is bringing premier adult entertainment to New York City, with the elegance and class as our sister club in Las Vegas. Our strip club in New York is World Famous for a reason.