It will now be up to individual business owners to decide if they want to maintain a vaccine requirement.
New York City entered the "high" COVID-19 alert level Tuesday, and health officials are strongly recommending wearing masks in public indoor settings.
New York City is expected to enter the high COVID-19 alert level in the coming days, and health officials are strongly recommending wearing masks in public indoor settings.
Areas with some of the highest positivity rates include Lincoln Square with more than 19% over the past seven days, Long Island City, the Flushing/Murray Hill area of Queens and Breezy Point.
Nearly 80% of New York City employers anticipate a hybrid work model moving forward, according to a survey conducted by the Partnership for New York City.
There are growing concerns as new data shows hospitalizations and deaths from COVID are tracking higher for the first time in months.