New York to Release Plans for Large Venues to Reopen Enter your number to get our free mobile app It looks like we are getting one-step closer to reopening large venues here in New York. According to WIVB, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced today, that the State would soon be releasing guidelines. During a COVID-19 update today, Tuesday, February 9, 2021, the Governor spoke about plans to reopen large venues. He said the State is using the Buffalo Bills playoff games as models. The plan is to have attendees of sporting or other events with large crowds get tested prior to entering the venues. The large venue reopening guidelines should be available next week.