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    New York’s Holiday Season During a Pandemic: What’s Different?

    Holiday Attractions and Events  •  Citywide

    The COVID-19 pandemic brings many changes to the NYC holiday season, including the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. This year, balloons will be operated by specially rigged cars instead of handlers like here at the 2017 parade. Image Credit: Benjamin Kanter/Mayoral Photo Office.

    Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, NYC’s holiday season will look different than prior years. Some events have been outright cancelled, and some have been altered, with many opting for a virtual experience to prevent crowds to limit the spread of COVID-19.  (read more…)

    Tags : Bronx Zoo, Bryant Park, COVID-19, holiday attractions, holiday events, Holiday Markets, holiday season, ice skating, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, New York Botanical Garden, parades, Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, Times Square New Year's Eve
    Date:11/25/2020
    Category : COVID-19
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    NYC Officially Enters Phase 4 of Reopening

    Reopening  •  Citywide

    Governor Andrew M. Cuomo holds a coronavirus briefing Image Credit: Governors Office

    New York City becomes final region in state to reach Phase 4 of reopening. On July 20, 2020, New York City officially entered a modified Phase 4 of the State’s reopening plan. Phase 4 in New York City marks the final stage of the State’s plan but should not be understood to mean that all industries, businesses and practices are back to pre-COVID-19 operations. Phase 4 industries include low-risk outdoor arts and entertainment, professional sports with no spectators, and media production like movies, music and television productions. Low-risk outdoor venues include zoos and botanical gardens, which are required to operate at no greater than a thirty-three percent capacity.

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    Tags : Andrew Cuomo, Bill de Blasio, COVID-19, New York City, Open Restaurants Plan, Phase 4, Reopening Phase 4, Travel restrictions
    Date:07/21/2020
    Category : COVID-19
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    Protesting During the COVID-19 Pandemic

    Protests  •  Citywide

    A sign at Cadman Plaza Park, Brooklyn reminding visitors to social distance./Image Credit: May Vutrapongvatana

    The First Amendment allows the State to pass public health regulations that impact the manner of protests if they are written and enforced neutrally. On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was killed by a police officer while in the custody of the Minneapolis Police Department. Since Floyd’s death, demonstrations and rallies have been held in different parts of the City to protest systemic racism and law enforcement misconduct. Taking place on City’s streets, sidewalks, and in parks, the protests have drawn crowds of thousands of people which has raised concerns over the spread of COVID-19.

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    Tags : black lives matter, COVID-19, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, George Floyd, Governor Andrew Cuomo, Mayor Bill de Blasio, protests, racial justice, Social DIstancing
    Date:06/10/2020
    Category : COVID-19
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    OATH Extends Physical Closure and Continues Telephonic Hearings [UPDATED]

    OATH  •  Citywide

     

    Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings Image Credit: OATH

    OATH to continue virtual operations as COVID pandemic lingers. On April 7, 2020, Chief Administrative Law Judge, Hon Joni Kletter issued an administrative order continuing the temporary suspension and modification of laws related to the COVID-19 outbreak in New York City. The order directs that the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings’, the body responsible for adjudicating for all City agencies, remain physically closed until at least May 4, 2020. The Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, locally referred to as “OATH,” will accommodate rescheduling requests, and for eligible summonses, provide a telephonic hearing option. To view OATH’s online hearing platform click here.

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    Tags : COVID-19, OATH
    Date:04/28/2020
    Category : COVID-19
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    Citywide Policy Adjustments Made by Agencies and Industries Responsible for Housing

    Housing and Hospitality  •  Citywide

    Image Credit: NYCHA.

    COVID-19 outbreak has forced NYCHA and DHS to take extra precaution. Throughout the City and State, agencies and industries responsible for housing individuals, are taking measures and adopting policies to address the COVID-19 health crisis. The policies and measures generally focus on preventing the spread of disease, isolating infected individuals and answering questions on how compromised services would operate. In the hospitality industry many have also implemented policies regarding the refunds and the cancellation of services, as well as provide general travel tips.

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    Date:03/23/2020
    Category : COVID-19
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