ENDICOTT (WBNG) -- As phase four facilities like gyms continue toward reopening, another industry is feeling the strain of staying closed.
Movie theaters were originally part of phase four reopening, but were excluded from the list and still remain closed. The summer months are usually one of the busiest times of the year for the Cinema Saver in Endicott, but due to the pandemic, seats have remained empty.
"If things don't change soon, we'll be out of our busy season. Fall is usually our slower season until Christmas time," said Bruce Gregory, owner of the Cinema Saver.
So far, there has been no word from New York State on when movie theaters can expect to reopen.
"The state has not given us any guidelines as to opening. We have gone through and followed along with restaurants and what they need to reopen," said Gregory.
Even without official guidelines, they're making some necessary changes including upgrading HVAC units with stronger filters.
"We have upgraded our HVAC units, put in MERV 11 filters, we've maximized the outside air coming in," said Gregory.
Even with the changes, running a small business without knowing what's to come can be a little scary.
"There are enough unknowns in running a small business as it is. With all this piled on top, yeah, it's hard," said Gregory.
Without the necessary guidance from the state, the Cinema Saver's future is still uncertain.
"What are we going to do? What's our next step? Should we close? We don't know," said Gregory.
Governor Andrew Cuomo has previously mentioned that movie theaters will remain closed as they pose a "high risk" and are non-essential. While the Cinema Saver cannot show movies at this time, they are still selling snacks and gift cards.
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