New York Governor Andrew Cuomo launched an investigation into a Concert “illegal and reckless” Organized by the electronic duo The Chainsmokers during the coronavirus pandemic.
The “Closer” musicians led a “drive-in concert” in the Hamptons on Saturday (July 25), but faced a backlash after it became clear that fans did not stay in their cars during the performance.
In images that appeared to have been filmed by the band on social media, hundreds of fans were shown standing very close to each other.
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On Monday (July 27), Cuomo shared the clip on his Twitter in condemnation, revealing that the state health department would be initiating an investigation into the event.
“Videos from a concert held in Southampton on Saturday show heinous violations of social estrangement. I’m horrified, “he tweeted.
“The Department of Health will carry out an investigation. We do not tolerate the illegal and reckless danger of public health. “
The independent He has contacted representatives of The Chainsmokers for comment.
Organized in the wealthy area of the Hamptons in New York, the concert was intended to raise money for a number of charities, with tickets reportedly ranging from $ 1,250 (£ 970) to $ 25,000 (£ 19,400).
Attendance required guests to fill out an online form COVID-19 quiz, wear a mask given to you upon arrival, and have the staff monitor your temperatures.
The show was opened by DJ D-Sol, the on-stage alter-ego of Goldman Sachs SEO David Solomon.
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