Phase 2 coming, but Blaz has few details

Details of the next phase of the city’s reopening remained vague Tuesday as Mayor de Blasio dodged questions about when outdoor dining and other aspects of urban life can resume.

“Phase 2, as everyone knows, could be as early as June 22,” Hizzoner told reporters. “I think it’s going to take a little longer than that just to make sure we’re absolutely certain.”

Phase 1 of reopening — allowing construction, manufacturing, wholesale trade and some retail curbside pickup — began June 8. Under state-mandated guidelines, Phase 2 can begin as soon as two weeks after the start of the first stage.

Asked about child-care options as more and more people return to work, Hizzoner revealed he had no plans.

“A lot of people will be going back to work and will need child care and that’s going to be even more true in the fall,” he said. “So we have to figure out how to get to the point where day care centers can get up running and to help them do so. I don’t have that answer for you perfectly today. I just don’t.”

The comments came amid reports that social distancing has broken down throughout the city, with large groups assembling at protests and outside bars and restaurants.

“Everyone is already out in the streets,” said Councilman Justin Brannan (D-Brooklyn). “We need clear rules and guidelines for how to safely reopen, and we’re getting everything but.

“Because enforcement has been arbitrary, if not selective, it’s like the Wild West out there,” he added.