You are reading

Phase III of Reopening Begins in New York City Today, With Nail Salons, Tattoo Parlors Opening

(Photo by Kris Atomic on Unsplash)

July 6, 2020 By Allie Griffin

Nail salons, tattoo and piercing parlors, spas and outdoor sports courts reopen today as New York City begins Phase III of the state’s reopening plan.

Personal care services can reopen under the third phase but at a limited capacity and employees and customers must wear face coverings.

Nail salons, tattoo and piercing parlors, tanning salons, massage therapy parlors, spas, waxing facilities and other personal care services are limited to 50 percent capacity.

About 50,000 people will return to work today, Mayor Bill de Blasio said.

“Today is a good day because about 50,000 people will come back to work and start their livelihoods again,” he said during a morning briefing. “A whole range of personal services will be available again.”

Services that require customers to remove their masks or face coverings, like facials, lip waxing and lip or nose piercing are prohibited under the state guidelines.

Outdoor recreational areas and courts — including basketball, tennis, volleyball, handball and bocce — also open today, along with dog runs.

Indoor dining was originally slated for Phase III reopening as well, but will remain shuttered, the mayor announced last week.

Indoor dining “will be on hold for a substantial amount of time until we can figure out the right way to do that safely,” de Blasio said today.

Several states where indoor dining is permitted have seen an uptick in COVID-19 cases.

email the author: news@queenspost.com

One Comment

Click for Comments 
JUSTINE MARIE VICKERS

STOP referring to licensed therapeutic massage as “massage therapy parlors.” It denigrates and disgraces the profession of Massage Therapy, which by the way, is a licensed healthcare profession in the State of New York and NOT a cloaked operative for “happy endings” and 1970’s style porn.

Reply

Leave a Comment
Reply to this Comment

All comments are subject to moderation before being posted.


The reCAPTCHA verification period has expired. Please reload the page.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Recent News

May races in Queens: JFK Airport 5K, Forest Park trail classic and a Queensborough 5K

May. 16, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin

The energy of May is on full display across Queens, with a lineup of local races that invite runners of all levels to hit the pavement and the trails. With mild temperatures and sunny skies setting the stage, it’s the perfect time to take advantage of the spring weather before the summer heat sets in. From the Forest Park 4 Mile Road and Trail Classic to the festive Great Hawaiian Luau 5K at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, these events offer more than just a workout—they foster community spirit and personal growth. Don’t forget to apply sunscreen before lacing up and heading out. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or new to the sport, these May races offer a chance to challenge yourself and connect with others in motion.

Two women shot at Ocean Bay Apartments in Far Rockaway, gunman still at large: NYPD

Police from the 101st Precinct in Far Rockaway are looking for a gunman who shot two women at the Ocean Bay Apartments in Arverne on the night of Saturday, May 10.

The suspect is seen on video surveillance at around 9:35 p.m. approaching the southeast corner of the NYCHA complex at Beach 54th Street and Arverne Boulevard, where he pulled out a handgun and opened fire at a group of people, striking two women before running off. When officers responded to a 911 call of an assault in progress at the complex, which is also called the Oceanside Apartments, they found the two victims: a 34-year-old woman who was shot in both legs and a 32-year-old woman with a gunshot wound to her leg. EMS responded to the location and transported the victims to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, where they were both listed in stable condition.