New York City is extending its cancellation of permitted nonessential events through June as officials work to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) announced Monday.
De Blasio said in a news conference that the move will apply to parades, concerts, rallies and other large gatherings. He noted that the Salute to Israel parade would be impacted by the decision.
“The bottom line is to think about safety, to think about saving lives, protecting people’s health, speeding us to that day when we get more normal,” de Blasio said. “This is the right thing to do.”
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