On Friday, Central New York is set to begin phase four of New York’s plan to restart businesses after the coronavirus shutdown in March.
The fourth phase is focused on arts and entertainment venues and higher education.
At this point, there is no phase five. It is clear, however, that the state still has a long way to go to bring business back to full throttle in New York state. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said health officials are still evaluating the risks of opening shopping malls, movie theaters, casinos and gyms — large, enclosed, air-conditioned spaces.
Destiny USA remains closed, unless a store has its own entrance.
Businesses that opened in the first three phases have pages of restrictions that still apply. Those restrictions are lifted only when the governor amends or rescinds them, not when the region enters a new phase.
The limit on gatherings has been increased from 25 to 50 people, Cuomo said Wednesday.
In-person religious services have been increased from 25% to 33% of the capacity of the space.
Here is what’s open and what’s still closed starting Friday:
First, here are the newest businesses to open in phase four. These places are considered low-risk arts and entertainment venues. They are required to limit visitors and workers to 33% of the capacity of the space.
Outdoor zoos
Botanical gardens
Nature parks
Grounds of historic sites and cultural institutions
Outdoor museums
Outdoor agritourism/agricultural demonstrations
Indoor museums
Historical sites
Aquariums
Art galleries
Film companies are allowed to start making movies.
A note: The Syracuse Zoo opened by appointment in May.
The Hall of Languages at Syracuse University.
Colleges and universities:
The state this week issued guidelines for colleges and universities to open in the fall.
Syracuse University had already released its own plan. SU plans to start in-person classes on August 24.
Sports
Starting July 6, kids and adults can start practicing most non-collegiate, non-professional sports.
Training and drills can start to be held indoors. Yoga and other fitness classes can be held outdoors only.
The rules are specific to each sport. For example, sports with high contact and shared equipment can hold sports clinics, but cannot play games. That includes football, wrestling and basketball.
Low-contact sports, such as baseball, softball and soccer, can play games, but not travel.
Gyms and fitness centers remain closed, although some appear willing to break the rules.
Inside the bar at Kitty Hoynes, Syracuse, N.Y. (Jared Paventi | jaredpaventi@gmail.com)
Opened in phases 1, 2 and 3
The following businesses opened with restrictions in earlier phases. The state updates the guidance on its NY Forward website when the rules change.
Restaurants
Social clubs (American Legion, VFW)
Spas
Nail salons
Tattoo piercing facilities
Appearance enhancement practitioners
Massage therapy
Cosmetology
Tanning salons
Waxing services
Public transportation
Restaurants (takeout and curbside seating)
Retail
Hair salons
Dentists
Office-based businesses
State parks and beaches
Some casinos: Casinos operated by Indian nations have opened.
Pools and playgrounds are up to each municipality
Essential services:
Dozens of businesses were deemed essential and have remained open throughout the pandemic. They are generally medical facilities, hotels, some manufacturing, some retail, financial institutions, government services, car repair and child care.
The state has a longer list on its website.
Driver’s licenses and road tests
The NYS Department of Motor Vehicles offices are open, but have limited services. Check the DMV website for services in each county. The state asks residents to use the DMV in the county in which they live.
Gloria DeSoto, 92, right, visits with her family, in their car, from a window of the Hebrew Home at Riverdale, where she lives, in New York, Thursday, June 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)AP
Visitation
Nursing homes remain closed to visitors.
Group homes can decide whether to allow visitors.
Weddings
The state has not issued specific guidance on weddings, family reunions, baby showers and other social gatherings. Like all events, they are subject to the limit on gatherings, which is now 50 people.
State fair
The state has not yet said whether there will be a New York State Fair this year.
Aside from curbside pickup for some stores, the parking lots at Destiny USA were mostly empty Friday, May 29, 2020.Lauren Long | llong@syracuse.com
The following businesses are still closed:
Amusement parks
Water parks
Arcades
Bowling alleys
Concerts
Movie theaters
Performing arts and other theatrical productions
Carnivals
Shopping malls
Casinos that are not operated by Indian Nations
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Do you have questions about what’s open and closed? Contact Michelle Breidenbach at mbreidenbach@syracuse.com or 315-470-3186.
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