New York on Pause

Chambers of Commerce across the East End are rallying their member businesses to press the county and state to allow them to reopen as Memorial Day weekend approaches.

In a new executive order issued late yesterday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo extended “N.Y. on Pause” until May 29.

People across Long Island took advantage of the first weekend of truly springlike weather to escape their home confinement and enjoy the outdoors. But the governor and the Suffolk County executive expressed concern that people may become lax about complying with social distancing and face covering rules.