A Sweet 16 birthday party left 37 people infected with coronavirus and hundreds having to quarantine. The super spreader event was held at Miller Place Inn, Long Island, in New York, on September 25 - with the swanky venue since fined $12,000 for exceeding the state's 50 person limit.
Suffolk County Department of Health Services issued a notice of formal hearing to the Inn to respond to various charges of Covid-19 violations, according to a statement. "This was an egregious violation and should serve as a stark reminder of the consequences that exist for flouting Covid-19 protocols," said county executive Steve Bellone. "These rules and regulations exist for a reason - to keep New Yorkers safe - and we all have an obligation to act