Protest erupts in Orthodox Jewish area over NYC's new coronavirus restrictions.
in areas with the biggest clusters of cases, which would limit attendance at houses of worship to 25 percent capacity up to 10 people maximum. Nonessential businesses in the areas are to close under the new rules, as are schools, which will operate remotely.joint statement“His administration’s utter lack of coordination and communication with local officials has been an ongoing issue since the start of the pandemic, and particularly recently as we face this uptick,” said state Sen.
“Though we are the representatives of 'hotspots' neighborhoods, we have been disincluded from conversations with the governor and his leadership team as they made devastating decisions affecting the people we serve.” The lawmakers added that the move felt targeted toward the Orthodox Jewish community, and it was “disgraceful” that Gov. Cuomo imposed new restrictions during the celebration of the Sukkot holiday.“Catholic Churches in Brooklyn and Queens have not had any COVID outbreaks or significant cases since re-opening on July 5th to 25% capacity," DiMarzio said.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
An Orthodox Jewish community in Brooklyn burned face masks in a bonfire to protest Gov. Cuomo imposing a local coronavirus lockdown on themProtesters also chased away two sheriff&39;s deputies who responded to the scene in Borough Park, according to NBC New York.
Read more »
Scaled down National Night Out continues amid coronavirus, unrest over police brutalityPolice departments are bringing together first responders and community members on Tuesday for the annual National Night Out, which was postponed because of the coronavirus.
Read more »
Wisconsin's COVID-19 outbreak continues to growFollowing the spike in cases, Gov. Tony Evers declared a public health emergency and issued a statewide mask mandate. Republican lawmakers have since filed a lawsuit attempting to block it.
Read more »
To Tackle Racial Disparities In COVID-19, California Enacts New Metric For ReopeningDr. Mark Ghaly, California's health secretary, discusses a new health equity metric that requires larger counties to reduce coronavirus rates in minority communities before businesses can reopen.
Read more »
New York Sets New Lockdown Restrictions Where Coronavirus Has ResurgedNew York will reimpose lockdown restrictions in parts of the state that have seen recent surges in coronavirus cases, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said, and warned of wider limitations if infection rates continued to rise.
Read more »
Small gyms devastated by coronavirus fear, restrictionsGyms, health clubs and workout studios began reopening in late spring following government-ordered shutdowns aimed at halting the coronavirus spread. The International Health Racquet & Sportsclub Association, an industry group, estimates that gyms, health and fitness clubs lost an aggregate $13.9 billion
Read more »