phase II

The tri-state area has plowed forward with its reopening process after a months-long shutdown. While the region is far from a return to pre-pandemic times, increasing steps are being taken to safely return to a new sense of normal. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut all have slightly different strategies, but all focus on a singular objective: Protect public health,…

Hope that quarantine bod is ready to soak up some sun, because New York City may get a beach season after all. Mayor Bill de Blasio announced late Wednesday that beaches in the city will be open for both swimming and sunbathing starting July 1, according to a spokesperson for the mayor. The city has trained enough lifeguards and developed…

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New York City got more “back to normal” Monday than it has in three months as it entered Phase II, reopening long-restricted restaurants to outdoor dining, stores to in-person retail, playgrounds and more services with strict limitations. Mayor Bill de Blasio described Phase II as the five boroughs’ “biggest step forward” yet as the city looks to recover from the…

New York City is venturing into a crucial stage in reopening. On Monday, stores let browsers in, offices brought workers back, restaurants seated customers outdoors. NBC New York’s Ida Siegal reports.

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The Bronx was one of the areas in NYC hardest hit by the coronavirus outbreak, but with the start of phase two, many buisnesses have been able to open again. Adam Kuperstein reports.

On the first day of opening, a Park Ridge salon, Mania Hair Studio, opened its doors to front line workers of the Coronavirus pandemic, all for free, to give back to the same people that allow them to be reopen. Jen Maxfield reports.

New York City enters Phase 2 of its reopening, Tracie Strahan reports.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave the final go ahead for New York City’s entry into Phase II Monday during an impassioned address on Friday, his final daily COVID briefing after 111 straight since New York City confirmed its first case on March 1. Phase II allows for the reopening of outdoor dining at bars and restaurants, in-person retail, hair salons and barbershops...

NBC New York’s Adam Harding reports.

New York City will move to Phase II Monday; up to 300,000 more people are expected to return to work. Gaby Acevedo reports.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave the final go ahead for New York City’s entry into Phase II Monday during an impassioned address on Friday, his final daily COVID briefing after 111 straight since New York City confirmed its first case on March 1. “Over the past three months we have done the impossible,” an emotional Cuomo said. “We are controlling the…

Just days before the city is set to become the final region of New York to make it to Phase II, some were celebrating a little early with some outside drinks on the streets of Hells Kitchen. NBC New York’s Ida Siegal reports.

Phase two is bringing with it a lot of changes in how most businesses will be operating and as many stores are scrambling to get ready, they hope this new phase will also bring with it the return of customers, Chris Glorioso reports

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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo delivered his final briefing Friday on the months-long coronavirus pandemic.

UPDATE: ‘We’ve Done the Impossible’ — Emotional Cuomo Holds Last Daily COVID Briefing, Gives NYC Final OK for Phase II Start Monday Mayor Bill de Blasio clarified any confusion surrounding New York City’s move to Phase II Thursday, saying in no uncertain terms that the transition will happen on Monday: “Get on your mark, get set, cuz here we...

New York City businesses are preparing for Monday’s next reopening hurdle as the city enter Phase II of reopening. Katherine Craeg reports.

Andrew Siff reports.