Cross County Mall Retailers Reopen Under Phase 1

YONKERS, NY — With the Mid-Hudson region allowed to begin reopening, Cross County Shopping Center in southern Westchester County announced that its retail stores will be open Wednesday for curbside and in-store pickup only. Phase one of the state's reopening plan allows for construction, manufacturers and retail stores — with restrictions — to open back up, after the region met the seven required metrics.

The state has been under stay-at-home orders since March 22 for all but essential workers.

Shoppers can make purchases from Cross County retailers online or by phone and come to the center for contactless delivery to their vehicles. Alternatively, they may visit the storefront to retrieve their purchases there, according to a spokeswoman.

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Macy's will be open for curbside pickup only beginning June 1. The store's hours will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week.

Craig Deitelzweig, president and CEO for Marx Realty, the property's manager and co-owner, said everyone was excited about the reopening and expect pent-up demand for their retailers.

"The health and wellness of our customers, employees and business continues to be paramount to us," he said in a prepared statement. "Being an outdoor center has given us a significant advantage during this time."

Deitelzweig said the center's restaurants have been up and running since the pandemic began, and the center has implemented several safety measures that will be expanded to include additional resources to help customers have a positive shopping experience.

The center will be instituting the following measures to ensure the safety of customers and workers:

• Signage will be posted in compliance with all government orders regarding social distancing and personal protective equipment as applicable (masks, gloves, etc.).
• Directional signage will be added to common areas to provide appropriate spacing for entering and exiting stores.
• Sanitization stations are strategically located throughout the center.
• Seating areas and outdoor furniture have been modified to meet social distancing requirements and we have expanded our seating options.
• Restrooms have been modified to provide appropriate social distancing between individuals and will be sprayed with disinfectant sprayers.
• During this time, play areas and certain high touch amenities, such as strollers, will not be available. Signage will be posted informing guests.
• Large event activations will be suspended until further notice.

Representatives from the center said that cleaning protocols and products approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will be used throughout the day on high-trafficked touch areas.

Vendors and contractors will be required to pre-screen themselves at home prior to coming to the center. All shopping center employees will have temperature checks performed prior to beginning work. If an employee has a fever, they will not be allowed to work from the property, the center said.

Cross County Shopping Center is located at the junction of Interstate 87 and Cross-County Parkway in Yonkers.

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