Small Business Owners On Staten Island Challenge Mayor Over Staying Shut; 'We're In A Dead Phase'
There was a showdown on Staten Island Thursday, where the owner of a tanning salon ignored Mayor Bill de Blasio's edict to stay closed.
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There was a showdown on Staten Island Thursday, where the owner of a tanning salon ignored Mayor Bill de Blasio's edict to stay closed.
The mayor expects Phase 1 of reopening to begin in the city in the next few weeks, but that doesn't include entering stores or salons.
Mayor Bill de Blasio wants New Yorkers to know the city is here to help them isolate either at home or in a hotel.
The mayor said the indicators continue to move in the right direction and he anticipates phase 1 of reopening will begin in mid-June.
City councilman Mark Levine, chair of the health committee, tweeted, "This shocking order, forced by a lawsuit, changes nothing about the risks associated with group gatherings - especially those held indoors."
The NYPD says three men, all in their 20s, got caught in a rip current.
Police Commissioner Dermot Shea made it clear, police are seeking to avoid confrontation.
From free masks to grass circles to roaming street announcements, Mayor Bill de Blasio led his COVID-19 daily briefing Friday with details on what social distancing and safety measures will be in place for Memorial Day weekend in New York City.
The metrics or targets would need to keep trending favorably with sustained downturns in hospitalizations, ICU admissions and positive tests.
De Blasio also said there are still improvements to be made, thanks in part to CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer's coverage of spoiled and unhealthy food.
As of May 18, there were 5,630 coronavirus-related deaths at nursing homes statewide, with 3,050 in the city alone. Those
The mayor specifically mentioned the pneumonia vaccine, warning that children with compromised respiratory systems are more vulnerable to COVID-19.
"It's going to be a huge effort, an unprecedented effort," the mayor said. "The greatest challenge I'd say this school system has ever faced."
Some needy New Yorkers are getting deliveries by New York City as part of its COVID-19 food program to feed the homebound and food insecure, but now with mixed results.
People will be allowed to walk on the beaches – with masks and social distancing measures – but there will be no lifeguards or large gatherings.
De Blasio said under the previous guidelines, the city had 145 cases, including one death.
The governor says New York is now completing 40,000 tests per day, and he wants that to increase.
People will be allowed to walk on the beach and enjoy it, as long as they preserve social distancing.
Mayor Bill de Blasio delivered a beach bummer on Friday, saying New York City's beaches will remain closed because he can't open them safely.
The mayor said it is time to "reset" the city's approach during Friday's coronavirus briefing.
"I'm disappointed that our two health-related agencies have had their infighting exposed," said Councilwoman Carlina Rivera.
He said the goals will be to 1) protect the health and safety of the most vulnerable, 2) give people safe cooling options and 3) prevent and/or respond quickly to power outages.
The NYPD says she was stopped Wednesday and told to wear a mask, but she refused.
He said of the 824 people who accepted help – either into a shelter or hospital – in the first week, 103 of them remain there.
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Wednesday there are now 82 confirmed cases in New York City, a jump from 52 confirmed cases mentioned Tuesday.
