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All NYC Playgrounds Closed After Coronavirus Distancing Ignored
Gov. Cuomo closed all New York playgrounds by executive order Wednesday.
NEW YORK CITY — All New York City playgrounds were ordered closed by Gov. Cuomo Wednesday after city dwellers continued to flout social distancing rules.
"No violation of social distancing, period, " Cuomo said. "That's the rule."
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The closure will not affect public parks or larger outdoor gathering spaces, Cuomo said.
The city on Tuesday took away playground privileges for 10 play areas, according to a mayor's office spokesperson.
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City officials have grappled with crowds in parks, most prominently Prospect Park, showing an apparent lack of concern for social distancing.
Cuomo repeatedly called it a public health issue.
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