Large Events Canceled In NYC Through September 30th
(New York, NY) — Large events are being canceled in New York City through September 30th. The city will deny any permit request for an event larger than one-block, or for anything that could interfere with the Open Street or Open Restaurants program. Some events impacted include the Feast of San Gennaro and the Dominican Day parade. Demonstrations like protests, religious events, and press conferences will be exempt from the order.
The NY Post reports:
Mayor Bill de Blasio is permitting Black Lives Matter protesters to continue marching through city streets while the city is canceling all large events through September.
Speaking on CNN Thursday night, de Blasio said the demonstrators’ calls for social justice were too important to stop after more than a month of demonstrations have not led to an outbreak of coronavirus cases.
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