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While New York began its deconfinement on June 13, several social and cultural gatherings have been the subject of controversy for several weeks in the first city of the United States. On July 25, a Chainsmokers concert in Southampton, Hamptons caused controversy, so Governor Cuomo ordered the New York Department of Health to investigate the rally. Presented as a drive-in concert respecting social distancing, the event brought together 600 vehicles filled with fans according to Digitalmusicnews. Fans couldn’t leave their spaces unless they used the restroom while wearing a mask. Still, a widely circulated two-second promotional clip showing fans clustered together to enjoy the music displeased the Governor.
« Secret » raves
This weekend, hundreds of New Yorkers also gathered to participate in a “secret” rave, according to The Journal of Quebec. The party took place under the Kosciuszko Bridge which connects the Brooklyn and Queens neighborhoods. Images of the evening circulating on social networks show several revelers without masks and massively grouped together as the evening progressed.
This weekend, a hundred people also boarded the Liberty Belle – which offers a capacity of 600 seats on board – to party according to Digital music news. Two hours after departing from Pier 31 on the LES waterfront, the boat was seized while docking by NYPD deputy sheriffs.
