By Stephen T. Watson
News Staff Reporter
On Nov. 23, Jack Rabbit, the multifaceted tavern and live music spot on Elmwood Avenue, announced it would begin requiring all patrons to show proof they are vaccinated against Covid-19. Jack Rabbit's owners made the move, following Erie County's newly announced mask mandate, because it would allow customers and performers alike to go without face masks.
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