State lifting some covid restrictions

State lifting some covid restrictions

McKinley Smith, Jr. bowls at Homefield Bowl in Yonkers, N.Y., Monday, Aug. 17, 2020. New York state allowed bowling alleys to re-open for the first time Monday with precautions like social distancing and plexiglass barriers to prevent the spread of coronavirus. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

NEW YORK (AP) — New York state will lift its curfew next month for casinos, movie theaters and some other establishments, but closing time will still be at 11 p.m. for bars and restaurants. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the changes Wednesday as he continued relaxing coronavirus-related restrictions. Indoor fitness classes also can resume statewide on Monday. The announcement came hours after fitness studio owners rallied in New York City. Also, the five “cluster” zones statewide won’t have special restrictions anymore.

Photo: McKinley Smith, Jr. bowls at Homefield Bowl in Yonkers, N.Y., Monday, Aug. 17, 2020.  (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)