NYC Schools in Hot Spots to Shut as Fate of Businesses Unclear
- Cuomo, mayor give conflicting messages over business shutdowns
- New York state will oversee local enforcement of virus rules
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Governor Andrew Cuomo cleared New York City’s move to close public and private schools in viral hot spots, while delaying approval of Mayor Bill de Blasio’s plan to shut nonessential businesses in those areas.
Cuomo also threatened to shut religious institutions if members don’t follow rules about masks and social distancing. The governor said he will meet Tuesday with religious leaders in the communities, many of whose residents are Orthodox Jews, and where mask-wearing compliance is less than average and social gatherings are common.