New York City Preparing for Phase 1 of Reopening in June, de Blasio Says

New York City Preparing for Phase 1 of Reopening in June, de Blasio Says
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio speaks at a temporary hospital site in New York, N.Y., on March 31, 2020. Frank Franklin II/ AP Photo
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio outlined the first phase of the city’s reopening plan, saying that it’s on track to reopen during the first or second week of June.

Speaking in a daily press conference, the mayor said that some 200,000 to 400,000 people will return to work as construction and wholesale operations resume. Furniture and clothing stores can reopen for curbside pickup, the mayor said.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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