Gov. Andrew Cuomo has given the go ahead for schools to conduct either drive-in or drive-thru graduation ceremonies.

However, Cuomo officially said no to large in-person graduation ceremonies.

The governor acknowledged that it has been a challenging time for the Class of 2020, but said the coronavirus still poses a threat.

"The issue is a public health issue and you don't want people sick and dead," said Cuomo. "That's the issue right? It's about death, it's about balancing the risk with the reward."

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Cuomo said the administration will keep evaluating the situation to determine whether large in-person graduation ceremonies can take place later this summer.

Some schools in the Hudson Valley are planning virtual or drive-thru graduations.