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Gov. Cuomo: Beaches, Pools Will Open Statewide Memorial Day Weekend

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- New Yorkers will be able to hit the beach this summer.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday beaches and pools will reopen across New York state Memorial Day weekend.

Six-foot social distancing rules will still apply.

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The governor is hoping to increase beach and pool capacity to 100% by July 4.

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