Cuomo Speaks About Opening Shuls For Shavuos, Only Upstate

by Monsey.info

At a press briefing today, Governor Andrew Cuomo fielded a question regarding the onslaught of mental health issues facing the State of New York as it heads deeper into the COCID-19 lockdown.

To illustrate how the state is working to combat this, the governor made an example by explaining how there is the possibility of opening shuls, with stringent guidelines, for upstate Shuls that are within the areas entering the phase of reopening.

“We will have guidance on Monday or by Tuesday”, Cuomo added referencing the possible allowance of religious congregation for Shavuos and Memorial Day.

Jewish media outlets immediately began posting the governor’s statements, without the necessary context.

As of now, all synagogues and places of worship are closed by executive order into the month of June.

Remarks begin at 30:30 mark