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COVID-19: NY's First Drive-Through Testing Site, In Westchester, To Close COVID-19: NY's First Drive-Through Testing Site, In Westchester, To Close
Covid-19: NY's First Drive-Through Testing Site, In Westchester, To Close In another sign that New York is in full recovery mode from the COVID-19 pandemic, the state announced that it will be closing down its drive-through testing site in Westchester, the first hotspot for the virus when the outbreak began. The site at Glen Island Park in New Rochelle will close Friday, June 25, representing the closure of the first mass testing site that was set up in New York during the pandemic. Earlier this year, in March, Glen Island Park began to reopen to cars and pedestrians more than a year after serving as Ground Zero of the pandemic in New York, including a New R…

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Mega, Post-COVID Concert Planned For NYC's Central Park, Bruce Springsteen To Reopen Broadway Mega, Post-COVID Concert Planned For NYC's Central Park, Bruce Springsteen To Reopen Broadway
Mega, Post-covid Concert Planned For NYC's Central Park, Bruce Springsteen To Reopen Broadway New York is back in an “Empire State of Mind” as it plans for a massive summer concert produced by Clive Davis in Central Park featuring music superstars to celebrate the country’s recovery from the COVID pandemic. Mayor Bill de Blasio reportedly enlisted the 89-year-old producer for a mega-show that is tentatively set for Saturday, Aug. 21 that will celebrate the city’s reopening following more than a year of lockdowns and shutdowns due to the virus. The names of the performers have not yet been released, but speculation has centered on some of the biggest names in the industry, including …

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COVID-19: NY To Change Policy For Domestic Travelers COVID-19: NY To Change Policy For Domestic Travelers
Covid-19: NY To Change Policy For Domestic Travelers New York is loosening the restrictions on travelers coming into the state as the recovery from the COVID-19 holiday season surge continues. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that beginning on Thursday, April 1, domestic travelers will no longer be required to quarantine after entering New York from another state or territory. Mandatory quarantines will still be required for international travelers coming into New York. Cuomo said that all travelers must also continue to fill out the Traveler Health Form. “New Yorkers have shown strength and perseverance throughout this entire p…

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COVID-19: Some NY Regions Expect Move To Third Of Four-Phase Reopening Process This Week COVID-19: Some NY Regions Expect Move To Third Of Four-Phase Reopening Process This Week
Covid-19: Some NY Regions Expect Move To Third Of Four-Phase Reopening Process This Week The light at the end of the tunnel is inching closer for some regions of New York as the state continues slowly reopening the economy as it recovers from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Central New York, the Finger Lakes, and the Southern Tier are all on track to potentially enter Phase 3 of their reopening plans as soon as Friday, June 12, provided they continue meeting the requirements set forth by the state. In Phase 3, indoor dining would again be permitted, as well as personal care services such as nail salons and tattoo parlors, though they will be under strict restrictions…

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