reopening May 3, 2021 5:36 pm Restaurants, Bars React to Lift of COVID Restrictions A big day across the region as governors announced reopening plans across the tri-state. NBC New York’s Erica Byfield reports. Local 2:38 New Jersey releases review of response to COVID-19 pandemic 2:28 COVID, Flu, and RSV cases on the rise during holiday season 2:06 COVID cases on the rise ahead of holiday rush 3:06 NYC tourism tips: Here's the experts' guide to this holiday season 1:52 Bumpy rollout for new COVID vaccine