A Brooklyn man became the first person to be arrested under New York City’s ban on nonessential gatherings and businesses during the coronavirus pandemic after he allegedly operated an underground bar.
Vasil Pando, 56, was arrested over the weekend after authorities said they received 311 calls reporting that people were gathering at the Miami II Sport Cafe, which is owned by Pando. The first complaint came in at about 5:15 p.m. on Saturday, with another coming a few hours later at 10:30 p.m.
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