Starting later this month, arenas in NY will be able to reopen for musical performances and sports. In his Wednesday (2/10) address, Governor Andrew Cuomo said that starting on February 23, arenas with a capacity of over 10,000 people could hold events, with the approval of the state Department of Health, limited to 10% of their capacity. They'd be subject to other restrictions, too: attendees would need to provide proof of having received a negative PCR test result in the 72 hours prior to the event. They'd also get their temperature checked. Once inside, face masks and social distancing would be mandatory, via assigned, socially distanced seating.
The first arena event of the COVID era given the go-ahead to proceed is the February 23 Brooklyn Nets vs Sacramento Kings game at Barclays Center.