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Governor Andrew Cuomo contradicted New York City mayor Bill de Blasio in a press conference saying that the state is on track to enter Phase 2 of reopening after the coronavirus pandemic.
“The same metrics we’ve used in New York City are the same we’ve used across the state; they’re shown to be accurate and effective.
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Mayor de Blasio has said that he wants to ensure that there isn’t a spike in new cases of the virus following a week of protests in the city against police violence.
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New York’s restaurant industry is in support of Cuomo moving the city into Phase 2 of its reopening plan, during which they will be able to serve outdoor patrons.
New York City is home to over 25,000 restaurants, many of whom have illegally been offering outdoor dining.
