Bay Shore, NY|News|
Cigar Shop Slated To Open In Brightwaters Commons
The new business will be opening in the Brighwaters Commons shopping center, which is expected to complete renovations this fall.
Priscila Korb, Patch Staff
New York: Finding Our Way Forward
The coronavirus shutdown brought civic life and commerce to a standstill for months. These stories of revival show how communities, businesses, schools and essential institutions in New York are finding ways to reopen, recover and move forward.
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Port Washington, NY|News|
Decades-Old Port Washington Shoe Shop May Not Survive Coronavirus
As the pandemic keeps people at home, a shoe repair shop that has stood for decades may have to close its doors forever.
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
NYC Parks Trash Complaints Pile Up Amid Budget Cuts, Pandemic
As budget cuts slashed parks seasonal staff by 45 percent, 311 complaints about trash in the city's green spaces doubled this summer.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
167 NYC Business Leaders To De Blasio: Take Action On Recovery
Anxiety over crime and quality of life issues threaten the city's recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, an open letter to the mayor says.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
Chappaqua-Mount Kisco, NY|News|
Helping Child Care Centers Affected By Pandemic: Lt. Governor
Kathy Hochul visited the Mount Kisco Child Care Center to announce grants for reopening centers and children of essential workers.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
Farmingdale, NY|News|
Farmingdale's 317 Main Street Celebrates 1st Year Anniversary
"Despite the curveball of COVID, things have been great," Joe Fortuna, co-owner of the American gastropub, says.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|News|
Upper West Side's Biggest Shopping Center Reopens With New Rules
The Shops at Columbus Circle opened its doors on Wednesday, with almost 30 stores within the center reopening for in-person shopping.
Gus Saltonstall, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
MTA Riders Must Wear Masks Or Face $50 Fine
Starting Sept. 14 people who violate the state's mandatory mask wearing rule on MTA subways, buses and commuter trains will be fined.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Trump On NYC Indoor Dining Return: 'Go Faster!'
Meanwhile, Mayor Bill de Blasio admitted to concerns over indoor dining's Sept. 30 start date.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Fitness Studios Sue NYC, De Blasio Over Coronavirus Closures
A group of indoor fitness studios claim $250 million in damages over "unconstitutional" closures, according to a new class action lawsuit.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
Babylon Village, NY|News|
Wine Bar Expands To Open New Pizzeria In Babylon
Have you checked out the new restaurant yet? What do you think?
Priscila Korb, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
NYC Restaurants Can Finally Resume Indoor Dining, Cuomo Says
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday said restaurants in New York City will be able to resume indoor dining Sept. 30 at 25 percent capacity.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
NYC Restaurants Can Finally Resume Indoor Dining, Cuomo Says
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday said restaurants in New York City will be able to resume indoor dining Sept. 30 at 25 percent capacity.
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
Mount Vernon, NY|News|
Mount Vernon Staffer Tests Positive The Day Before School Opens
The school district's headquarters is closed but school still starts remotely on Thursday.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
NYC School Buses Will Return For First Day Of School: De Blasio
Buses will be ready to transport 100,000 students starting Sept. 21 and parents will receive notices this week, Mayor Bill de Blasio said.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
De Blasio Hopes Indoor Dining Announcement Coming This Week
"I’m hopeful we will have an announcement as early as this week," Mayor Bill de Blasio said.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
Tarrytown-Sleepy Hollow, NY|News|
NYS To Track Coronavirus Data For All K-12, SUNY Schools
The dashboards will allow students, faculty and parents to stay up to date with the latest information.
Michael Woyton, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|News|
Pizza Place Sign Appears In Front Of Old UWS Hot And Crusty
The long time Upper West Side Hot & Crusty closed in January, and now it looks like a new pizza joint is taking its spot.
Gus Saltonstall, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
NY Launches Coronavirus 'Report Card' For Schools
Parents can track COVID-19 infections and testing rates at New York City schools through the new online dashboard, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
New City, NY|News|
Rockland Lawmakers Reject County Executive’s Sales Tax Hike Plan
To save money, they suggested concessions from unions and vendors, furloughs, a property tax hike and not filling job vacancies.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
4 States Added To New York Coronavirus Quarantine List
New York’s infection rate has stayed under 1 percent for 32 days, but 35 states considered "high-risk” are now on NY's quarantine list.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
Southeast-Brewster, NY|News|
Historic Morningthorpe Avenue Bridge Reopens As Scenic Path
The reconstruction is very welcome since pandemic-era demand for local outdoor recreation is high, officials said.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
Harrison, NY|News|
Stop & Shop Store Celebrates Make-Over In North White Plains
To mark the occasion, the store donated $1,000 and $500 worth of non-perishable items to the George Washington Elementary School Food Pantry
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
30K Childcare Spots Ready For NYC School Reopening: De Blasio
The “Learning Bridges” free childcare program fell short of its 100,000-spot goal, but will reach it by December, officials said.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
These NYC Schools’ Reopenings Will Be Delayed Over Ventilation
Ten city school buildings will not reopen Sept. 21 if their ventilation systems still don’t meet coronavirus safety standards.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Shuttered Wash Heights Bar Partners With Facebook For Fundraiser
Coogan's permanently closed in March, but it is teaming up with Facebook and United Way to raise funds for local small businesses.
Gus Saltonstall, Patch Staff
New City, NY|News|
Hudson Valley Mail-In Voting: Deadlines, How To Get A Ballot
Here are the details about early voting, too.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
NYC Tax Lien Sale Scuttled In Clashing Cuomo, De Blasio Orders
Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued an executive order stopping the sale while Mayor Bill de Blasio announced it would be delayed until Sept. 25.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
NYC Teachers Protest At De Blasio’s, Chancellor’s Homes: Report
About 100 teachers demonstrated outside the pair’s Brooklyn homes Friday to protest schools reopening, the New York Post reported.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Alley Pond Environmental Center To Reopen To Visitors
The nonprofit environmental education organization is reopening at limited capacity after Labor Day Weekend.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Peekskill-Cortlandt, NY|News|
Peekskill Schools Open With 'Can Do' Attitude
The staff's hard work was evident as students logged into virtual classrooms and were engaged in instruction, the superintendent said.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
Southeast-Brewster, NY|News|
Daily Coronavirus Dashboard Mandated For All NY School Districts
The new requirement was announced Thursday and goes into effect after Labor Day.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
Shrimpy's Burrito Bar Opens In Huntington, Bringing Cali-Mex Grub
Co-owner Ryan DiPaola says he's excited to open a restaurant in his hometown, as it marks the second Long Island Shrimpy's.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
62 Percent Of New Yorkers Fear Worst Of Coronavirus To Come: Poll
Most New Yorkers are doubtful COVID-19 pandemic is over and stick with social distancing measures, according to a new statewide survey.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
Merrick, NY|News|
'It's A Trying Time And We're Making The Best Of It'
Yussel's Place, a Merrick store specializing in Judaica, is facing tough times, but has so far managed to weather the coronavirus storm.
Alex Costello, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
NYC Malls Can Reopen Sept. 9, Cuomo Says
Indoor malls must have 50 percent capacity and require coronavirus safety measures, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Thursday.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
Peekskill-Cortlandt, NY|News|
Pandemic Saves New York Commuters 13% Of Their Work Week: Report
New York led state and city lists for time saved. More than half of working Hudson Valley residents used to commute to their jobs.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Cuomo On NYC Indoor Dining: Enforce The Rules And It’ll Return
Gov. Andrew Cuomo voiced support for reopening the city’s restaurants but said it could require compliance through NYPD enforcement.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
Mid Hudson Valley, NY|News|
SUNY Oneonta Goes Remote After Coronavirus Outbreak
Gov. Andrew Cuomo called colleges the "canary in a coal mine" when it comes to how coronavirus spreads.
Michael Woyton, Patch Staff
Ossining-Croton-On-Hudson, NY|News|
Ossining Children's Center Almost Finished: Watch
It's been two years since the 125-year-old childcare organization announced its plans to consolidate and upgrade its operations.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
