N.Y.C. Orthodox Jews Accuse De Blasio of ‘Double Standard’ on Shuttered Parks

The city has officially closed all playgrounds in effort to slow spread of coronavirus, but Orthodox elected officials say rules are being enforced differently in various parts of the city

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Orthodox Jewish politicians serving Haredi neighborhoods in Brooklyn are calling New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio out once again for what they say is a double standard, as gates to parks and playgrounds in their districts are locked as a coronavirus precaution while in other areas of the city, residents seem to be allowed in.

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