New York City, NY|News|
De Blasio Promises NYC Indoor Dining ‘Final Answer’ In September
The mayor’s vow comes amid rising calls to reopen indoor dining in New York City, including a Queens restaurant’s $2 billion lawsuit.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
New York: Finding Our Way Forward
The coronavirus shutdown brought civic life and commerce to a standstill for months. These stories of revival show how communities, businesses, schools and essential institutions in New York are finding ways to reopen, recover and move forward.
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Upper West Side, NY|News|
A Mom And Daughter's Drive To Bring Art To UWS Vacant Storefronts
Art on the Ave is set to display art in vacant storefronts starting in October from 67th to 77th Street on Columbus Avenue.
Gus Saltonstall, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
NYC Gyms Reopen After Months Of Coronavirus Closure
Health inspections are underway for the long-awaited reopening, which sets 33 percent capacity limits and mandates mask wearing.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
Glen Cove, NY|News|
'Save The Savage': Nassau Brewery Seeks Aid In Coronavirus Era
The brewery thought it turned a corner in 2020 after a post-opening financial struggle. Then the coronavirus arrived in New York.
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
9 In 10 New Yorkers Say Tax Rich Before Cutting Services: Poll
The poll conducted by a coalition of unions also found 93 percent support a pied-a-terre tax on New York City luxury homes over $5 million.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
Southeast-Brewster, NY|News|
Letter: Cancer Screenings Important Even During A Pandemic
If you lost your job and health insurance due to the shutdown, the Cancer Services Program of the Hudson Valley can help.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Alaska, Montana Added To NY Coronavirus Quarantine List
New York’s list of states with pandemic travel restrictions now stands at 30, plus Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Full NYC School Reopening Pushed Back To Sept. 21
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Tuesday announced a deal with educator unions that delays the planned Sept. 10 reopening.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Free MTA Bus Rides Are Over As Front Boarding Restarts
Rear boarding, a coronavirus safety measure that meant effectively free bus rides, ended Monday as MTA looks to recoup fares.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Remove 4,700 Homes From NYC Tax Sale, Officials Urge De Blasio
The planned Sept. 4 tax lien sale would imperil homeowners in communities of color, wrote 58 elected officials to Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
Syosset, NY|News|
Coronavirus Closes Syosset Nursery, First Time In 55-Year History
The school board made the decision to shutter the nursery this fall amid dwindling enrollment.
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
New City, NY|News|
Rockland Continues With Coronavirus Recovery
The outbreak isn't over — new cases were confirmed Sunday.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Indoor Dining Could Be Off Table In NYC Until Coronavirus Vaccine
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday it would take a “huge step forward” like a COVID-19 vaccine for indoor dining to return to city.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
Southeast-Brewster, NY|News|
Ocean State Job Lot Opens In Putnam County
The closeout retailer fills the spot vacated by K-Mart.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
NYC Delays Issuing 22K Layoff Notices As Unions Press Lawmakers
Mayor Bill de Blasio warned the day-by-day delay will end if no progress is made on long-term borrowing to close $9 billion budget gap.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Gyms Will Be Inspected Virtually For NYC Reopening, Mayor Says
The “virtual inspections” will ensure gyms reopening Wednesday follow coronavirus rules and pave way for later, in-person inspections.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
North Fork, NY|News|
Pandemic Leads To Innovative Outdoor Dining Solution In Greenport
'Parklets," designed to allow outdoor dining to expand into the street in Greenport, have become a model for New York City and other areas.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Chappaqua-Mount Kisco, NY|News|
Stop & Shop, Feeding Westchester Donate Produce To 700 Families
The event in Mount Kisco was done in collaboration with Neighbors Link.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
NYC Principals Union Warns Of ‘Staffing Crisis’ Under New Rules
New school guidance requiring separate in-person and remote learning teachers gives educators too little time, the union wrote in a letter.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
New City, NY|News|
Retro Fitness Happy To Reopen Its Centers In Rockland
The company is seeing members aren't afraid, instead just wanting to get back to what makes them feel healthy.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Outdoor Dining Plan Could Be Reheated For Winter, De Blasio Says
New York City’s indoor dining plans remain frozen amid coronavirus fears.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
NYC Schools Get Guidance On In-Person, Remote Teaching
A new agreement promises all students — whether in blended learning or fully remote plans — will get live instruction but how gets tricky.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
MoMA PS1 Announces Reopening Plans
MoMA PS1 will reopen to the public in September, six months after it first closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Peekskill-Cortlandt, NY|News|
Unemployment Continues To Hit HV Hard, Breaking June Records
Unemployment caused by the coronavirus was worse in July than in June, when it was already hitting record numbers in the Hudson Valley.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
New City, NY|News|
MTA's Deep Cuts To Metro-North Include No West Of Hudson Service
Eliminating Metro-North in Orange and Rockland counties would be catastrophic, local officials said after the MTA announcement Wednesday.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
Nyack-Piermont, NY|News|
Drive-In Movies Coming To The Palisades Center
Pile the family into the station wagon for a fun adventure to end the summer.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Brooklyn Pastor Grows Watermelon Business Amid Coronavirus Crisis
Clinton Brown thought he'd make some extra money bringing watermelons he grew up eating down South to Brooklyn. He's sold thousands since.
Anna Quinn, Patch Staff
Ossining-Croton-On-Hudson, NY|News|
Ossining Will Start School Year Remotely
After consulting with parents and staff, district officials decided to delay bringing students to classrooms. Here's the plan.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Despite Concerns, NYC Tax Lien Sale Will Go Forward: De Blasio
Thousands of low-income New Yorkers will face housing insecurity if the Sept. 4 sale goes forward, advocates and elected officials fear.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
Ossining-Croton-On-Hudson, NY|News|
Ossining Man Who Held Illegal Concert Faces Fine
The promoter said it was a protest; community members were skeptical.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
Port Washington, NY|News|
Port Washington's Main Street Becoming Pedestrian Paradise
Officials said Main Street in downtown Port Washington will close for cars once a week for six weeks in hopes of supporting businesses.
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
Mid Hudson Valley, NY|News|
Marist Suspends 15 For Violating Health Rules At Off-Campus Party
"Please don't be a knucklehead who disregards the safety of others," the president of the college told students.
Michael Woyton, Patch Staff
White Plains, NY|News|
County Begins Financial Assistance Program for Small Businesses
The county IDA is providing grants and loans to small businesses and nonprofits that have been hurt by the global pandemic.
Michael Woyton, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Bryant Park Whole Foods To Reopen After 4-Month Closure
The supermarket will reopen this month after shutting down in April to become a fulfillment center for online orders during the pandemic.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Reopening Falls Short For 100K Homeless NYC Students: Advocates
The city should delay reopening schools, argued former City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, who now heads a shelter and services group.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|News|
'Physically Distanced, But Socially Together'
Rabbi Benny Berlin not only had to join a new community, but he did it during a pandemic and the lockdowns that came with it.
Alex Costello, Patch Staff
Port Washington, NY|News|
Port Washington Schools Pivot On Reopening; Parents 'Furious'
The Port Washington school district shifted its fall plans for elementary students weeks before the start of school. Many parents are angry.
Kayla Guo, Patch Staff
Farmingdale, NY|News|
Farmingdale CoC President Talks Coronavirus Impact On Businesses
Joseph Garcia, of the Chamber of Commerce, says the pandemic has been "really difficult" on merchants & discussed the advice he gives them.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Dozens Of BK Schools Don't Have Enough Staff To Reopen: Survey
District 13 created its own plan for reopening after a survey showed nearly all of its 24 schools don't have enough staff, PPE or city help.
Anna Quinn, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Karaoke Silenced, Strip Clubs Covered Up By New Coronavirus Rules
Coronavirus restrictions by the State Liquor Authority will silence karaoke, stifle laughs at comedy shows and cover up exotic dancing.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
