re-opening

On Thursday, Texas reported its highest spike in coronavirus cases since it began re opening. The governor has since paused the scheduled phase in response to the more than 6000 new cases that were reported in one day. The combined numbers in the 30 states that have begun reopening procedures have set a record for […]

The City of Rochester has began authorizing the parks department to let citizens make reservations for lodges and shelters at Monroe County Parks. All reservations through June 30, 2020 were cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. This gives the parks department a clean slate while they begin to set social distancing guidelines that comply with […]

According to some officials in southern states, people under 30 have been making up a majority of positive COVID-19 cases. States like Florida, South Carolina, and Texas have been seeing increased numbers of cases in this demographic and have attributed them to pre mature reopening.  Others are saying the results are coming in because testing has […]

Grocery stores like Target and CostCo are beginning to loosen up their regulations. Representatives have said they will be extending hours, bringing back things like free samples and changing the number of people allowed in the stores. Some customers will probably welcome these changes, but scientists and labor groups are not convinced that the pandemic […]

Regal Cinemas have announce that they will be reopening their theaters by July 10. The Cineworld Group owned theaters have been closed since March, when the coronavirus pandemic was first realized. CEO Mooky Greidinger gave a statement, saying: “We are thrilled to be back and encouraged by recent surveys that show that many people have […]

On Sunday, Mayor Lovely Warren announced that some of the offices in city hall will be re-opening and seeing customers starting Monday, 06/15. The offices will be operating with social distancing guidelines in place and will only be open during specific hours and days. In a press release, the Mayor said: “As the City of […]

Governor Andrew Cuomo has said that low-risk youth sports will be authorized to continue on July 6 with the phase 3 re opening plan. Low-risk sports include baseball, softball, gymnastics, field hockey, cross country and crew. Social distancing regulations will still be in place for those attending, and there can be no more than 2 […]

Governor Andrew Cuomo has confirmed that special education programs will have in-school classes this summer. He recently signed an executive order easing restrictions on these types of courses. Schools that are participating in this type of program will still be required to follow state and federal guidelines. There is still no word on whether or […]

According to a press release from Governor Andrew Cuomo, “COVID-19 is still a real threat and we’re still battling it. I know it’s not on the front pages today, but it is still in people and in society, but thanks to the people of New York and the nurses, doctors and essential workers, today we […]

Some of the anchor stores at Eastview Mall opened on June 2 in accordance with Governor Andrew Cuomo’s phase 2 re opening plan. While the rest of the mall is still closed due to the the COVID-19 pandemic, certain stores that have external entrances, such as Von Maur, Old Navy and Macys are open for […]