New York Permits Gyms, “Low-Risk” Arts &
Entertainment, Amusement Parks, Gaming Sites, Malls and Restaurants
to Reopen With Restrictions

Here’s an update on Governor Cuomo’s four-phase New York
Forward Plan¹ to gradually permit businesses to reopen
by region in New York State.  

Background. To recap, the four phases of the NY Forward Plan
prioritized “businesses considered to have a greater economic
impact and inherently low risks of infection for the workers and
customers, followed by other businesses considered to have less
economic impact, and those that present a higher risk of infection
spread.²” Phase Four businesses (deemed to have a
higher risk of infection) include³:

• Higher Education




• Pre-K to Grade 12 Schools




• Low-Risk Outdoor Arts & Entertainment⁴




• Low-Risk Indoor Arts & Entertainment⁵




• Media Production




• Professional Sports Competitions With No Fans




• Malls