Originally Posted by Fox5News/deBlasio
"We have a couple of tough weeks ahead," Mayor Bill de Blasio said at a news conference Wednesday morning. "We have to all work together."
He made the assessment as he announced closures of non-essential businesses for "at least 14 days" in areas of the city starting on Thursday. The rules affect hundreds of thousands of residents.
De Blasio also announced increased fines for non-compliance of COVID-19 rules.
"We understand the frustrations people are feeling," de Blasio said.