18/06/2021
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Day 473 and it ends. COVID restrictions have been lifted in New York. Yesterday the governor's office made the announcement as the state hit the 70% adult vaccination threshold. This means no more social distancing or capacity limits—at least as far as the state is concerned—for sports, malls, gyms, movie theaters, or camps. Health screening is done. So is contact tracing. Despite the many losses of these past 473 days, we expect the city to move to a more celebratory stance, and the latest slate of launches supports that:
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert hosts full capacity, vaccinated audience
New public park Pier 76 has opened
One World Observatory expands programming, including Chef’s Table, Sky Yoga, and paint and sip experiences
July 4th fireworks show is on, will be "bigger than ever"
Ticker tape parade to fête front-line workers on July 7th
Blue Man Group will make its colorful return to the Astor Place Theatre on September 3rd
The New York International Antiquarian Book Fair (NYIABF) is back at the Park Avenue Armory for its 61st edition, September 9th-12th
The New York Philharmonic releases new season schedule, debuting September 17th
Brew at the Zoo hits the Bronx Zoo on September 17th
The Book of Mormon has its opening date: November 5th
New York's COVID positivity rate has plummeted to below half of a percent, one of the lowest rates in the nation. The city is responding accordingly.
Links of Interest
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Updated Broadway reopening dates
Cabs and subways are back in style
Subway ridership continues to break COVID era records
City's Office of Nightlife issues an updated report..including a call for a museum of nightlife
La Tombola takes over massive Childs Restaurant space in Coney Island
Coyote Ugly reopens today in new East Village space
Kossar’s Bagels & Bialys to open second location in Chelsea