Other articles are also stating the permanence of this threat. He explicitly stated "potentially closing the building permanently." Not until the end of restrictions, not until the virus has passed. Permanently. As in forever.

https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/nyc-mayor-to-synagogues-close-for-coronavirus-or-be-shut-down-permanently-622767

https://www.dailywire.com/news/bill-de-blasio-threatens-to-permanently-close-nyc-churches-if-they-dont-comply-with-social-distancing

I understand the social distancing part, but this is just a power grab and a blatant erasure of the first amendment.

I wish the headlines had reflected that aspect. I’m out of my home state at the moment and momentarily panicked about my drive home before reading the details. At least I did read them- too many people only read the headlines which are intended to make things as frightening as possible.

Praying for you and your family.