New York Mayor Bill de Blasio and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti have ordered all movie theaters in their cities to close amid the global coronavirus crisis, an unprecedented move for one of the nation's biggest bustling cities.
De Blasio's also includes the closure of nightclubs, small theater houses and concert venues. Restaurants, bars and cafes will be limited to food delivery and take-out only. The closures will take effect at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17. Garcetti's order also includes gyms, bowling alleys and arcades. He said grocery stores, food banks and pharmacies will remain open.
"This is not a decision I make lightly," De Blasio said in a statement on Sunday night. "These places are part of the heart and soul of our city. They are part of what it means to be a New Yorker. But our city is facing an unprecedented threat, and we must respond with a wartime mentality. We will come through this, but until we do, we must make whatever sacrifices necessary to help our fellow New Yorkers.
Representatives for major chains AMC, Cinemark and Regal did not immediately respond for comment on Sunday about how long its New York theaters will close for, or what provisions are being made for employees affected by the closures.
First they came for the bowling alleys, and I did not speak out, Because I have a Clubfoot... ...and Shomer %^+!?!! Shabbos!...
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Bond 007 was ahead of the game. Secret intelligence in effect.
Does this include Orange County?
Los Angeles mayor minutes ago ordered similar restrictions.
Many won’t have anywhere to go or work
Is this LA County or Los Angeles proper?
NYC and DC gyms are open
Really?
Will he also pay workers full pay so they won't become homeless?
Jorge_Elorza YOU NEED TO DO THE SAME.
We need flat cash bailouts for every citizen and moritoriam on bills for the next 2 months.
What about skid row?
oh my god. its over. rip everyone.
They own all of us.
ladyysav chazy914
I’m really hoping they don’t do this in my town, but with Washington being one of the states that has already shit down all the schools I’m sure this will happen soon.
We’re fucked. Way to go Democrats!! I hope it was worth it!!
Oh great, now where are your constituents supposed to have gang fights?
Theres nothing to watch in the movies anyway..
Noooooo
NewsSourceLA History. But prudent.
ManaByte Well guys, Black Widow is definitely getting delayed.
Oh well, at least we can sing like they are doing in Venice Italy.
GraceRandolph
ghosttown
Trevor56510778 LA now too
Wrong choice.
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Phew uber eats is safe...but for how long😢
13 million people.. here’s a thought all huge cities should take drastic measures like this