New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced an increase in fines for those violating social distancing ordersGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

Those who do not comply by remaining 6 feet apart from others should be prepared to pay a $1,000 fineGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. The previous fine amount was set at $500Give_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

During the press conference, the Governor even used a photo of Astoria Park as an example of crowded areas in the state not complying with social distancing ordersGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Additionally, Governor Cuomo announced an extension of New York’s PAUSE order with the closure of schools and non-essential businesses through April 29thGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.