New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday confirmed that New York City law firms would be able to return to in-office work starting June 22 as coronavirus business restrictions are loosened for the area.

He said experts have reviewed COVID-19 data and have given the city the green light to move into phase two of the state's reopening scheme on June 22. That phase allows companies to bring back office-based jobs, real estate services and in-store shopping in the city.

Outdoor dining is also permitted in phase two if all staff wear face masks, the tables are six feet apart, and customers wear face masks when they're not seated.