NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- The Navy on Monday announced it would be canceling in-person events for Fleet Week New York 2021 amid ongoing concerns with COVID-19.
A virtual Fleet Week New York will be hosted on social media for the second year in a row on May 26-31.
"The Navy is committed to doing everything it can to defeat the coronavirus," said Rear Adm. Charles W. Rock, Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic. "Keeping our Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen at home is the best way to ensure we protect the health and safety of New York and our force so we can return to normal as soon as possible."
Content for Virtual Fleet Week New York under development after reaching over 2 million people with more than 4.4 million impressions in 2020.
"We're excited to once again connect with people online in New York and around the world," Rock said. "No matter where you are, people will be able to find us on social media and watch whenever it is convenient for them so they can see how the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard safeguard our nation and how incredible the men and women who serve in uniform are."
