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If you build it during a pandemic, will they still come

A hostess at a well-known New York City restaurant was attacked just for asking to see a group’s proof of COVID vaccination, a requirement to dine inside in the city.

A hostess at a well-known New York City restaurant was attacked just for asking to see a group’s proof of COVID vaccination, a requirement to dine inside in the city. Romney Smith reports.

NBC New York’s Adam Harding reports.

A hostess at a well-known New York City restaurant was attacked just for asking to see a group’s proof of COVID vaccination, a requirement to dine inside in the city.

The Great White Way is finally lit up with shows again after COVID-19 shut theaters down more than 18 months ag. Gus Rosendale and Erica Byfield have team coverage.

Big events planned in the five boroughs will lead up to “We Love NYC: The Homecoming Concert” taking place on Aug. 21 in Central Park. The concerts are meant as a sort of “New York City is back” message to the world, and some of the city’s favorite icons will perform.

A couple of weeks before the city launches its Central Park mega-concert, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced an addition to the already star-studded lineup. Latin superstar Maluma is scheduled to also partake in the musical event that is expected to bring thousands upon thousands of people to mark New York City’s dramatic, ongoing comeback from COVID-19. Maluma is an...

Last month Mayor Bill de Blasio announced plans to host a mega-concert in Central Park to celebrate the city’s comeback from the months-long pandemic. However, on Thursday, the city announced that it is bringing iconic concerts to each of the five boroughs. Although the lineups for the additional borough concerts have not been disclosed, the city has revealed when...

After nearly a year and a half away, hospital volunteers are finally able to return to the job they love. NBC New York’s Pei-Sze Cheng reports.

It’s going to be a mega-concert in Central Park with thousands upon thousands of people to mark New York City’s dramatic, ongoing comeback from COVID-19. And now we’re learning more about the stars who will headline the comeback show.

It’s going to be a mega-concert in Central Park with thousands upon thousands of people to mark New York City’s dramatic, ongoing comeback from COVID-19. And now we’re learning more about the stars who will headline the comeback show. Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen and Jennifer Hudson are slated to take part in the grand musical event scheduled for the...

More signs of emergence from the former epicenter of the pandemic come Monday as core viral rates continue to plunge.

NBC New York’s Gaby Acevedo reports.

Tribeca Festival’s Closing Night Celebration was held at Radio City Music Hall to a full capacity, fully-vaccinated crowd.

Radio City Music Hall will host Tribeca’s closing night on June 19 before a full capacity, 100% vaccinated, mask-free audience.

MetLife Stadium will operate at full capacity for the Jets and Giants this season. The teams announced Thursday the current New Jersey policies on businesses and gatherings will allow fans to attend without requiring face coverings, provided they have proof of vaccination, or proof of a negative COVID test. In addition, to reduce touchpoints, the roughly 80,000-seat stadium will operate…

The Mets and Yankees will be returning to full capacity in a matter of days, and the U.S. Open later this summer will allow full stands as well. NBC New York’s John Chandler reports.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday that 70% of adults in New York have received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine, a threshold he said the state would celebrate by easing many of its remaining social distancing rules and shooting off fireworks. NBC New York’s Ida Siegal reports.