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It was crowded on the streets of Chelsea tonight, and extremely crowded in the Trader Joes. I also went to TJ Maxx and the line to check out seemed pretty short, so I guess maybe people are out stocking up on food only (hence long lines in Trader Joes)
With the way things are being closed one after the other day by day, I wouldn't expect to have a seamless vacation in Manhattan. Sure, I think restaurants will still be open (I am not imaging the Italy situation of all restaurants closing would happen here but I guess you never know). Also, outdoor places like Central Park, the Highline, etc. will still be available of course. And I don't imagine public transit shutting down but I suppose that's not totally out of the question either, depending on how things get.
I think I would cancel any vacation in the next 8 weeks and try again for the following year. Why spend all your money/resources on a vacation that seems like it could be set up for failure.
btw, anyone who wants a real time view of what's happening in NYC/Times square can google Times square earth cam and see everything real time.
It was crowded on the streets of Chelsea tonight, and extremely crowded in the Trader Joes. I also went to TJ Maxx and the line to check out seemed pretty short, so I guess maybe people are out stocking up on food only (hence long lines in Trader Joes)
With the way things are being closed one after the other day by day, I wouldn't expect to have a seamless vacation in Manhattan. Sure, I think restaurants will still be open (I am not imaging the Italy situation of all restaurants closing would happen here but I guess you never know). Also, outdoor places like Central Park, the Highline, etc. will still be available of course. And I don't imagine public transit shutting down but I suppose that's not totally out of the question either, depending on how things get.
I think I would cancel any vacation in the next 8 weeks and try again for the following year. Why spend all your money/resources on a vacation that seems like it could be set up for failure.
btw, anyone who wants a real time view of what's happening in NYC/Times square can google Times square earth cam and see everything real time.
Damn - it would be such a bummer to cancel this trip. I haven’t been to NYC since 2004 and my wife has never been there. This has been planned for almost 2 years as a trip to celebrate my 40th birthday. We have three young kids who we love traveling with, but this would have been the first “adult†(as in, able to stay out late, go to bars, sleep in, etc.) trip my wife and I would have taken together in 6 years. We have a room booked at the Ludlow Hotel in the LES.
That said, obviously if the city is some weird, muted version of itself, things aren’t open, and We’re putting ourselves and others at risk - then I guess we have to cancel. I think we’re gonna wait and feel it out to see what the situation is like in two weeks. Maybe things will settle down a bit.
I have friends who commute in from NJ and they were told to work from home. That explains part of the less crowded subways. Restaurants will close if they can't cover their overhead - or get food deliveries.
We've had this trip planned for a year and have babysitting and time off work set up, etc. so it would be very difficult to postpone in the immediate future.
I know a lot can change with COVID-19 in the next 2 weeks, but I guess I'm curious to get a sense of what the vibe in the city is like right now. Are museums, restaurants, bars, etc. generally open? Are people staying home or does it still feel like a vibrant bustling city (that's one of the things I love most about NYC - the energy)?
Any reports from on the ground would be much appreciated! Thanks,
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Media has a reputation of amplifying anything ....good or bad.
Notice a smaller presence of people.
As a native I find this welcoming.
More room to breathe.
You will be moving about more freely.
If you are not a New Yorker it will still seem very crowded.
Go about your business. Life is usual.
Just add a little more caution.
Keep distance from people in general.
Carry wipes and most importantly do not touch your face.
New York is fun,expensive and memorable.
Best Wishes.
P.S. Although part of the vulnerable population will not let fears impede my daily life.
The atmosphere is a lot more subdued than usual. NYC doesn't have the same electric feel right now, and it will likely get worse before it gets better, but it is definitely still open! NYC hospitality would welcome your business with open arms, and you could probably get lower prices, hotel upgrades (suite instead of a room, maybe?), and great service now. I know that Broadway is offering steep discounts on many shows, tickets as low as $50, which is a good deal. So, there is good and bad about coming here now. It all depends on what you and your wife were hoping to experience.
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