Gounardes, Brannan want mayor to reopen playgrounds
On Wednesday, State Senator Andrew Gounardes and City Councilmember Justin Brannan called on Mayor Bill de Blasio to immediately open playgrounds, dog runs, and ballfields as the city approaches Phase 2 following the COVID-19 pandemic
De Blasio has been cautious about saying when Phase 2 would begin. Governor Andrew Cuomo confirmed it will be on Monday, June 22.
“The mayor cannot cancel summer,” said Brannan. “We have been repeatedly calling for clearer guidance from Albany and from City Hall with regard to our playgrounds and parks. Most epidemiologists agree that outdoor activity, when conducted with masks on and among sanitized equipment, is a relatively safe option for New Yorkers.