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New York Times Square momentarily goes dark to show support for hospitality businesses

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New York, May 27 (EFE/EPA).- The billboards at the iconic Times Square in New York Wednesday went dark for one minute to show support for restaurants and hospitality businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.The blackout was followed by a video that urged insurance companies in this industry to comply with business interruption claims, which included messages from actress Whoopi Goldberg, film director and rabbi Marvin Hier, chef Eric Ripert. , Broadway actor Liz Dutton and local business leaders, who asked the government and insurers to take action on the matter. (Camera: ALBA VIGARAY). FOOTAGE SHOWS THE TIMES SQUARE IN NEW YORK DURING THE BLACKOUT AND THE SCREENING OF THE VIDEO.

Added on the 28/05/2020 14:00:00 - Copyright : EFE Inglés

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