There are a lot of rumors at a time like this, so here are the simple facts:
For most venues this will begin 5 PM on Friday.
For Broadway theaters it began tonight.
We didn't do this lightly, but it was necessary.
If necessary we will also be activating emergency food contracts and community organizations will increase food aid for lower-income New Yorkers.
Americans could be facing a half a year without work. We need to see action now.
So many kids rely on them for meals. Parents need them so they can go to work. And every student relies on them to learn.
Keeping people safe and informed will be our top priority.
Continue to monitor nyc.gov/coronavirus and text COVID to 692-692 for real time updates from @NotifyNYC.