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Highland Lakes-Vernon, NJ
News
Salons, Gyms, Offices Could Open In 'Matter Of Weeks,' Murphy Says
New Jersey residents could be weeks away from haircuts, gym workouts and returning work, Gov. Phil Murphy said. If the trends continue in the right direction -- a decrease in new coronavirus cases, hospitalizations and deaths -- lockdowns on gyms, barbershops, salons and other indoor facilities could be lifted, Murphy said in an interview with CNBC's "Squawk Box." “I don’t have a date," he said, "but I would hope it is a matter of weeks." Murphy on Friday gave the OK for groups of 25 people to gather outside. Indoor gatherings remain limited to a maximum of 10 people. Beaches, parks and c…
Hamilton Township, NJ
News
Covid-
19: NJ Relaxes Rules On Outdoor Gatherings
Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, state officials have relaxed restrictions on outdoor gatherings. New Jersey residents can now gather outside in groups of up to 25 people, Gov. Phil Murphy said at a daily news briefing on Friday. The previous state limit to slow the spread of coronavirus was 10 people -- indoors or outside. Indoor gatherings remain limited to a maximum of 10 people. Murphy said Friday's order is effective immediately and includes recreational campgrounds, outdoor batting cages, driving ranges and charter fishing groups. "I am proud we are able to t…
Pelham, NY
Police & Fire
Memorial Day Weekend DWI Crackdown Being Conducted By Both State, Local Police
As the Memorial Day holiday approaches, New York State Police announce they will increase patrol to combat drunk and impaired driving. The STOP-DWI enforcement effort will take place statewide beginning on Friday, May 22, and runs through Tuesday, May 26, the department said. State police will work with local law enforcement to remove impaired and reckless drivers on the highways, the department said. “Driving impaired is a choice that often has serious and even deadly consequences, State Police Superintendent Keith M. Corlett said. "State Troopers will be highly visible this we…
Massapequa, NY
Politics
Covid-
19: NYC Residents Should Be Welcomed At Long Island Beaches, de Blasio Says
New York City residents should be allowed to flood Long Island beaches, according to Mayor Bill de Blasio, officials are exploring making them for exclusive use by residents of Nassau and Suffolk. While beaches in New York State and neighboring states will largely be opening their beaches for Memorial Day, New York City beaches would remain closed for swimming. Earlier story - COVID-19: NY Outlines How Many Are Allowed To Attend Memorial Day Gatherings The announcement drew the ire from officials on Long Island, who are fearful of crowds from the five boroughs flocking to their beache…
Massapequa, NY
News
Covid-
19: NY Outlines How Many Are Allowed To Attend Memorial Day Gatherings
Memorial Day celebrations will have a different look in New York this year due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. During his daily COVID-19 briefing on Tuesday, May 19 held on Long Island at Northwell Health’s Feinstein Institute for Medical Research in Manhasset, Gov. Andrew Cuomo outlined the conditions under which Memorial Day celebrations can be held in the state. Cuomo said that there can still be celebrations, but gatherings of more than 10 people will not be permitted, per the guidelines outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, though he noted that it will…
Massapequa, NY
News
Long Island Officials Concerned About Crowds Due To NYC Decision To Keep Its Beaches Closed
Long Island officials have expressed concerns over New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s decision to not open city beaches for Memorial Day Weekend even though state beaches have been cleared to open. During his daily news briefing on Friday, May 15 in Albany, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that state beaches in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Delaware will reopen on Friday, May 22, though there will be strict restrictions in place. Memorial Day is Monday, May 25. However, de Blasio bucked the order, announcing that he would not be opening beaches in the five boroughs, prompting fear of …
Mount Pleasant, NY
News
Covid-
19: NY On Pause Measure Extended In Hudson Valley
The Hudson Valley will remain “on pause” for at least two more weeks, as New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo extended the order in certain regions of the state while others start reopening economies. Cuomo said that some downstate regions, including the mid-Hudson Valley, will be extended through Thursday, May 28, as they work to meet the state’s seven metrics that will permit reopening. Earlier story - COVID-19: Here Are New Activities, Low-Risk Businesses Restarting This Week Downstate According to the Department of Health, the mid-Hudson Valley has not seen: a 14-day decline in hospital deaths…
Hamilton Township, NJ
News
'Staggering' 10,138 Coronavirus Deaths In NJ; Surgeries, July 7 Election Next Steps Reopening
New Jersey crossed a grim, "staggering" milestone, state officials said. A total of 10,138 state residents have died from coronavirus, Gov. Phil Murphy said at a Friday afternoon briefing. That total includes 201 deaths confirmed during the past 24 hours, he said. New Jersey is second only to New York states with total COVID-19 deaths. "That is a staggering number,''' Murphy said, sharing his condolences with friends and family of all coronavirus victims. More than half the state's total deaths have occurred among patients, and staff, at NJ's more than 500 nursing homes, veterans hom…
Torrington, CT
News
Covid-
19: CT Will Open Beaches For Memorial Day Weekend Under These Rules
Beaches in Connecticut will be opened up in time for Memorial Day Weekend celebrations as the region begins slowly “unpausing” amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. State beaches in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Delaware will reopen on Friday, May 22, though there will be restrictions in place. Memorial Day is Monday, May 25. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that the decision to open beaches was made by a regional approach, in coordination with governors in the other states. “If Connecticut or New Jersey opened their beaches, we’d see a flood of New Yorkers going there, so we work…
Brentwood, NY
News
Covid-
19: NY Will Open Beaches For Memorial Day Weekend Under These Rules
Beaches in New York will be opened up in time for Memorial Day Weekend celebrations as the state begins slowly “unpausing” amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. During his daily news briefing on Friday, May 15 in Albany, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that state beaches in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Delaware will reopen on Friday, May 22, though there will be strict restrictions in place. Memorial Day is Monday, May 25. Cuomo said that the decision to open beaches was made by a regional approach, in coordination with governors in the other states. “If Connecticut or New …
Middletown, NJ
News
Murphy Will 'Pull Brakes' On Beaches If Coronavirus Cases Spike
Although New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has been slowly reopening the state, he is prepared to close it right back up if coronavirus cases start to spike, he said. "We're doing it in steps and we're trying to monitor each one," he said in an interview with CNN's Chris Cuomo. "But if we have to pull the brakes, we will" Murphy earlier that day announced Jersey Shore beaches and lakes across the state would begin opening May 22, in time for Memorial Day Weekend. On Wednesday, Murphy OK'd the reopening of nonessential retail with curbside pickup, and restart of nonessential construction. Gu…
Middletown, NJ
News
NJ Beaches To Reopen In Time For Memorial Day Weekend -- Will You Be Going? (
Poll
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New Jersey's beaches and lakes will be open in time for Memorial Day Weekend, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Thursday (story continues below poll). The beaches and lakes -- which had been closed to stop the spread of coronavirus -- are expected to open May 22 -- three days before Memorial Day. Social distancing guidelines will be in place, the governor said, urging residents to wear face masks whenever possible. Playgrounds, rides, arcades, games, water fountains, picnic areas and water play areas will remain closed. "The Shore is central to our Jersey identity and we want to ensure tha…
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