Governor Cuomo was not the only elected official announcing initiatives for the arts today. NYC mayor Bill de Blasio announced a program called Open Culture that "will permit outdoor cultural performances on designated city streets this spring," providing stages for artists and cultural groups in all five boroughs, "putting artists back to work and providing New Yorkers the opportunity to enjoy the arts safely in their neighborhoods."
Beginning March 1, venues and institutions can apply for permits for "socially distanced performances at over 100 street locations throughout all five boroughs." Guidelines are here and it sounds like it will last longer than just the spring, as applications will open to eligible organizations from March 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021.