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| Coronavirus in N.Y.C.: Latest Updates | Coronavirus in N.Y.C.: Latest Updates |
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| It’s Thursday. | It’s Thursday. |
| Weather: A bright but chilly morning turns into a mild day. High in the mid-60s. | Weather: A bright but chilly morning turns into a mild day. High in the mid-60s. |
| Alternate-side parking: Suspended for Solemnity of the Ascension. The rules are back in effect on Friday and Saturday, and then suspended through June 7. The city may extend the suspension past June 7 based on street cleanliness and the availability of the work force. | Alternate-side parking: Suspended for Solemnity of the Ascension. The rules are back in effect on Friday and Saturday, and then suspended through June 7. The city may extend the suspension past June 7 based on street cleanliness and the availability of the work force. |
| Religious gatherings of up to 10 people can resume in New York State on Thursday if attendees wear masks and maintain social distance, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said on Wednesday. | Religious gatherings of up to 10 people can resume in New York State on Thursday if attendees wear masks and maintain social distance, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said on Wednesday. |
| “I understand their desire to get back to religious ceremonies as soon as possible,” Mr. Cuomo said of faith leaders. | “I understand their desire to get back to religious ceremonies as soon as possible,” Mr. Cuomo said of faith leaders. |
| He added: “I think that even at this time of stress and when people are so anxious and so confused, I think those religious ceremonies can be very comforting. But we need to find out how to do it, and do it safely and do it smartly.” | He added: “I think that even at this time of stress and when people are so anxious and so confused, I think those religious ceremonies can be very comforting. But we need to find out how to do it, and do it safely and do it smartly.” |
| The announcement was particularly significant for Jewish congregations, where a minyan, defined as 10 people over the age of 13, is required for a worship service. | The announcement was particularly significant for Jewish congregations, where a minyan, defined as 10 people over the age of 13, is required for a worship service. |
| “Connecting to the almighty through prayer is part of who we are, and it is something that helps us grow and also cope,” said Motti Seligson, a spokesman for the Chabad Lubavitcher community of Orthodox Jews. “At a time like this when there are so many challenges, not having that has been very hard for many people.” | “Connecting to the almighty through prayer is part of who we are, and it is something that helps us grow and also cope,” said Motti Seligson, a spokesman for the Chabad Lubavitcher community of Orthodox Jews. “At a time like this when there are so many challenges, not having that has been very hard for many people.” |
| The new rule comes just before with the Jewish holiday Shavuot on May 28, in which traditionally the Ten Commandments are read before a quorum of 10 Jews, Mr. Seligson added, making the moment particularly meaningful. | The new rule comes just before with the Jewish holiday Shavuot on May 28, in which traditionally the Ten Commandments are read before a quorum of 10 Jews, Mr. Seligson added, making the moment particularly meaningful. |
| [Get the latest news and updates on the coronavirus in the New York region.] | [Get the latest news and updates on the coronavirus in the New York region.] |
| Connecticut, which has been less affected by the coronavirus than neighboring New York, took the biggest step toward restarting its dormant economy on Wednesday, allowing restaurants, stores and malls to reopen, with significant limits. | Connecticut, which has been less affected by the coronavirus than neighboring New York, took the biggest step toward restarting its dormant economy on Wednesday, allowing restaurants, stores and malls to reopen, with significant limits. |
| At Pop’s Family Restaurant in Milford, regulars were waiting outside for the diner to open at 9 a.m., said Ipakoi Grigoriadis, whose family owns the place. | At Pop’s Family Restaurant in Milford, regulars were waiting outside for the diner to open at 9 a.m., said Ipakoi Grigoriadis, whose family owns the place. |
| But it was not business as usual: Pop’s, like other Connecticut restaurants, was offering only outdoor seating, and it planned to gradually expand service to half of its capacity. | But it was not business as usual: Pop’s, like other Connecticut restaurants, was offering only outdoor seating, and it planned to gradually expand service to half of its capacity. |
| Servers would be wearing gloves and masks at all times, Ms. Grigoriadis said, adding that patrons would be expected to wear masks “except when they are eating and drinking.” | Servers would be wearing gloves and masks at all times, Ms. Grigoriadis said, adding that patrons would be expected to wear masks “except when they are eating and drinking.” |
| Stores and malls in Connecticut must also maintain a capacity of 50 percent and adopt stringent cleaning procedures. Masks are required, and seating areas like food courts will stay closed. | Stores and malls in Connecticut must also maintain a capacity of 50 percent and adopt stringent cleaning procedures. Masks are required, and seating areas like food courts will stay closed. |
| [What’s reopening in the region.] | [What’s reopening in the region.] |
| Two Westchester County beaches will open this weekend to residents only, officials said on Wednesday, while beaches in New York City, just to the south, remain closed. | Two Westchester County beaches will open this weekend to residents only, officials said on Wednesday, while beaches in New York City, just to the south, remain closed. |
| The beaches, at Playland Park in Rye and Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson, will be open with reduced capacity from Friday through Monday, county officials said in a statement. | The beaches, at Playland Park in Rye and Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson, will be open with reduced capacity from Friday through Monday, county officials said in a statement. |
| Anyone entering the two parks must verify their residency with a county park pass or a driver’s license with a Westchester address. All beachgoers will be required to maintain social distance and have a mask. | Anyone entering the two parks must verify their residency with a county park pass or a driver’s license with a Westchester address. All beachgoers will be required to maintain social distance and have a mask. |
| Michael Cohen, Ex-Trump Lawyer, to Be Released From Prison | Michael Cohen, Ex-Trump Lawyer, to Be Released From Prison |
| 2 Dead in Manhattan as Police Interrupt Domestic Attack | 2 Dead in Manhattan as Police Interrupt Domestic Attack |
| Child Vaccinations Plummet 63 Percent, a New Hurdle for N.Y.C. Schools | Child Vaccinations Plummet 63 Percent, a New Hurdle for N.Y.C. Schools |
| As the Nation Begins Virus Tracing, It Could Learn From This N.J. City | As the Nation Begins Virus Tracing, It Could Learn From This N.J. City |
| Yes, Jersey Shore Beaches Are Reopening. Here’s How They’re Doing It. | Yes, Jersey Shore Beaches Are Reopening. Here’s How They’re Doing It. |
| Want more news? Check out our full coverage. | Want more news? Check out our full coverage. |
| The Mini Crossword: Here is today’s puzzle. | The Mini Crossword: Here is today’s puzzle. |
| Subway ridership hit its highest point since late March. [Daily News] | Subway ridership hit its highest point since late March. [Daily News] |
| How Co-Op City, in the Bronx, is succeeding with the census. [The City] | How Co-Op City, in the Bronx, is succeeding with the census. [The City] |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced plans to reopen “in mid-August or perhaps a few weeks later.” [Gothamist] | The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced plans to reopen “in mid-August or perhaps a few weeks later.” [Gothamist] |
| New York City’s real estate market was already in a slump when the pandemic fundamentally changed the industry overnight. How much further will prices slide? Is now a good time to buy? Who stands to benefit most from an uncertain market? | New York City’s real estate market was already in a slump when the pandemic fundamentally changed the industry overnight. How much further will prices slide? Is now a good time to buy? Who stands to benefit most from an uncertain market? |
| On Thursday at 2 p.m., our panel of experts discusses the path forward for buyers, sellers and renters. The event will be hosted by Stefanos Chen, a real estate reporter for The Times. | On Thursday at 2 p.m., our panel of experts discusses the path forward for buyers, sellers and renters. The event will be hosted by Stefanos Chen, a real estate reporter for The Times. |
| R.S.V.P. here. You may submit questions at any time during the call. | R.S.V.P. here. You may submit questions at any time during the call. |
| The Times’s Corey Kilgannon writes: | The Times’s Corey Kilgannon writes: |
| As the coronavirus lockdown kept John Thomas holed up in his Manhattan apartment for weeks on end, there was at least one silver lining: He could leave his Subaru parked on the street without having to move it for the usual morning street cleaning. | As the coronavirus lockdown kept John Thomas holed up in his Manhattan apartment for weeks on end, there was at least one silver lining: He could leave his Subaru parked on the street without having to move it for the usual morning street cleaning. |
| That changed on Monday. | That changed on Monday. |
| For the first time in more than two months, alternate-side parking rules went into effect in New York City, forcing Mr. Thomas, a 70-year-old painter, to interrupt his self-quarantine and again partake in a roundly reviled ritual of life in the five boroughs. | For the first time in more than two months, alternate-side parking rules went into effect in New York City, forcing Mr. Thomas, a 70-year-old painter, to interrupt his self-quarantine and again partake in a roundly reviled ritual of life in the five boroughs. |
| Updated August 24, 2020 | |
| He and other anxious New Yorkers who had left their cars on public streets for weeks donned face coverings and gloves, and ventured out of their homes to start their dusty cars and abide by the restrictions, which prohibit parking on the side of the street scheduled for sweeping. | He and other anxious New Yorkers who had left their cars on public streets for weeks donned face coverings and gloves, and ventured out of their homes to start their dusty cars and abide by the restrictions, which prohibit parking on the side of the street scheduled for sweeping. |
| There was some predictable grumbling that requiring drivers to move their cars during a pandemic seemed to contradict stay-at-home orders. | There was some predictable grumbling that requiring drivers to move their cars during a pandemic seemed to contradict stay-at-home orders. |
| “It’s been a pleasure not having to move the car, especially because I’m staying inside these days to avoid the virus,” said Mr. Thomas, who started his Subaru on West 108th Street, giving up his precious curbside parking spot to make way for the street sweeper. | “It’s been a pleasure not having to move the car, especially because I’m staying inside these days to avoid the virus,” said Mr. Thomas, who started his Subaru on West 108th Street, giving up his precious curbside parking spot to make way for the street sweeper. |
| But along with the resumed drudgery, drivers also acknowledged that the task did pose a hopeful sign that, with the virus showing signs of retreat, the city was inching back to normalcy, even as stores, restaurants and other parts of metropolitan life remained shut down. | But along with the resumed drudgery, drivers also acknowledged that the task did pose a hopeful sign that, with the virus showing signs of retreat, the city was inching back to normalcy, even as stores, restaurants and other parts of metropolitan life remained shut down. |
| “It’s a sign we’re coming back, abso-freaking-lutely,” said Mark Pine, a maker of sailing apparel. | “It’s a sign we’re coming back, abso-freaking-lutely,” said Mark Pine, a maker of sailing apparel. |
| The reinstatement is a brief one. After Sunday, the city will suspend alternate side parking again for at least two more weeks. The city’s Department of Sanitation will then assess when to schedule the next street cleaning. | The reinstatement is a brief one. After Sunday, the city will suspend alternate side parking again for at least two more weeks. The city’s Department of Sanitation will then assess when to schedule the next street cleaning. |
| The regulations had been suspended since mid-March as part of the coronavirus lockdown. | The regulations had been suspended since mid-March as part of the coronavirus lockdown. |
| It’s Thursday — get moving. | It’s Thursday — get moving. |
| Dear Diary: | Dear Diary: |
| It was near midnight. My wife and I were in a cab driving crosstown on 19th Street, hoping to avoid traffic. Just past Sixth Avenue, everything stopped. | It was near midnight. My wife and I were in a cab driving crosstown on 19th Street, hoping to avoid traffic. Just past Sixth Avenue, everything stopped. |
| The cabby edged over to get a look at what was holding things up, peering past a Fire Department ladder truck returning to its station just down the block. | The cabby edged over to get a look at what was holding things up, peering past a Fire Department ladder truck returning to its station just down the block. |
| We could see that a large delivery truck was blocking the street, and we watched as the driver made several failed attempts to back into a loading dock. | We could see that a large delivery truck was blocking the street, and we watched as the driver made several failed attempts to back into a loading dock. |
| After a few minutes, we got impatient and decided to get out of the cab and walk home. | After a few minutes, we got impatient and decided to get out of the cab and walk home. |
| Just then, the ladder truck’s driver climbed down from his rig, approached the delivery truck and waved up at the driver. | Just then, the ladder truck’s driver climbed down from his rig, approached the delivery truck and waved up at the driver. |
| “C’mon down,” the firefighter said. “I gotcha.” | “C’mon down,” the firefighter said. “I gotcha.” |
| With a relieved look, the delivery driver jumped out of the truck. | With a relieved look, the delivery driver jumped out of the truck. |
| The firefighter climbed up behind the wheel, closed the door, checked the mirrors, put the truck into gear and then backed it in effortlessly. He and the truck driver shook hands. | The firefighter climbed up behind the wheel, closed the door, checked the mirrors, put the truck into gear and then backed it in effortlessly. He and the truck driver shook hands. |
| Another successful rescue. | Another successful rescue. |
| — Bob Schroeder | — Bob Schroeder |
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