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New York May Reopen Some Parts in May; N.J. Says Not so Fast

  • Cuomo sees case for parts of state beginning to reopen May 15
  • Testing will be the guide for steps forward, the governors say
A person rides a bicycle across the Brooklyn Bridge in New York on April 1.Photographer: Jeenah Moon/Bloomberg
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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said there could be a case for reopening some regions of the state in May, while New Jersey counterpart Phil Murphy said his stay-at-home order will “remain in effect in its entirety until further notice.”

Both governors outlined plans for restoring their economies as Covid-19 rates showed signs of stabilization. But while New York looks to its different regions for signs of readiness, New Jersey outlined broader principles, and Murphy said he won’t rush ahead of the other states in the Northeastern coalition.