NYC Can Start Phase 2 Re-Opening on Monday 6/22

What's all included in Phase 2 for NYC?

Illinois's going to move to Phase 4 of our reopening on the 26th, which includes indoor seating for restaurants, schools and universities, and groups of 50.

I cook for myself almost all the time even before all this started so not much changed for me there. I have no desire to rush out to any restaurants still.

The family and friends I know that are working in offices that aren't even practicing the "mandatory" safety standards that they are supposed to be doing and have been complaining to hr nonstop. Thankfully some of them are still able to work from home.

Traffic is getting back to normal pretty quickly lately too.

Updated On: 6/17/20 at 01:06 PM

I think some places have put tables out, but aren't serving people at those tables? I walked through Hell's Kitchen last Saturday and it seemed like randos were just sitting at the tables in front of Nizza, but Nizza wasn't serving any food.

I live in Astoria and Memorial Day weekend was a hot mess. No tables, but a whole lot of lingering and people not knowing where to line up. Some of the streets were like Bourbon Street. Every weekend since has been amoebas of unmasked people in front of bars.

People are way too antsy for us to be ready for phase 2.

Philly entered their "yellow" phase of reopening this past week which included outdoor dining. I went to lunch on Sunday and felt very comfortable with the way things were handled. This was my first time out in Philly in months and I will say that the vast majority of people were masked and people were being respectful. The city has had relatively low numbers and I hope it stays that way.

NJ started outdoor dining on Monday. From what I heard from friends who took advantage of the option, it was done very well. The Jersey Shore sounds like it's another matter completely, but that doesn't surprise me.

Can someone please tell the people wearing masks around their chins/necks that they might as well not be wearing a mask? I don't mean people who remove it for a few seconds to breathe or sip a drink. I mean people who seem to think they're doing their part just by wearing a mask even if it's not covering their noses and mouths.

Here in MA the rules are as follows (for outdoor dining): You must wear a mask EVERYWHERE in the restaurant, except while sitting at your own table. ( I put my mask back on to talk to the server - but that's just me.) All tables have to be 6 feet away from the next. In the two places I went, I only saw one "violation" over which I almost went nuts: 2 women leaving the establishment not only had not not put their masks back on but walked on each side of our table, freely talking over/around us.

LizzieCurry said: "Yes! A mask is not a necklace!

(Also, you can slip a straw under a mask and drink. I've done it. It's not that hard.)"

It's also not a bracelet either, like some people seem to think it is.

The rules on hair salons:

It's by appointment only. Each salon and barbershop must follow state regulations, which include making sure employees keep six feet away from each other, reducing occupancy to under 50 percent, keeping confined spaces to one person only (that means one person at a time on elevators and behind cash registers), limiting in-person meetings and doing them in a well-ventilated area with social distancing, taking a customer's temperature, providing protective gear like masks for employees, doing daily healthcare screenings, constant cleanings, and putting up signs of the state's rules.

Among the services that are specifically prohibited:

• beard trimming
• nose hair trimming
• facials
• nail services
• makeup application
• threading
• tweezing
• waxing

Updated On: 6/17/20 at 04:48 PM

hearthemsing22 said: "Robbie2 said: "Phase 2 opening plan will be finalized by tomorrow with the planas for now to open on Monday 6/22: outdoor dining, some in-store shopping, hair salons, barbershops, andoffices in the city would be allowed to reopen in the second phase, with restrictions on capacity and social distancing.

Employees must wear masks when entering buildings, on the elevator and in offices. no more than 50% capacity limits.

My company is phasing in employees with only 30% starting back in the office next week and the rest continue to work remotely. The plan is to be back at 50% capacity after Labor Day for the remaining part of the year. Employees have the option to work remotely but we will be alternating between working in the office and at home every other 2 weeks in order to change it up and summer Friday schedule 9-2 with no lunch break if working in the office."

I'M VERY serious about COVID, believe me. But--where do you work and are they hiring???"



I won't disclose the firm I work for but we are a mid-sized tech/management company in NYC under 150 employees that' s been around since 2005. Unfortunately, 30% of staff was furloughed (mostly the new hires within the last 2 years) in all departments till after Labor Day with the intention of them coming back but no guarantee so I do know that they are not hiring at this time as are most companies in NYC at this time. I believe after Labor Day-better yet after the New Year more opportunites will open in all sectors!