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A Surge in N.Y.C. Coronavirus Cases A Surge in N.Y.C. Coronavirus Cases
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It’s Monday.It’s Monday.
Weather: Possible rain and snow in the morning, then rain. Expect a high in the mid-40s.Weather: Possible rain and snow in the morning, then rain. Expect a high in the mid-40s.
Alternate-side parking: Suspended through at least tomorrow because of the coronavirus outbreak.Alternate-side parking: Suspended through at least tomorrow because of the coronavirus outbreak.
The Times’s Katie Van Syckle writes:The Times’s Katie Van Syckle writes:
Governor Cuomo disclosed new statistics yesterday indicating that the New York City region had roughly 5 percent of the coronavirus cases worldwide.Governor Cuomo disclosed new statistics yesterday indicating that the New York City region had roughly 5 percent of the coronavirus cases worldwide.
The surge in the number of cases in New York stems from both the rapid growth of the outbreak and the significantly increased testing in the state. Health officials emphasized that testing was revealing how quickly the coronavirus had spread.The surge in the number of cases in New York stems from both the rapid growth of the outbreak and the significantly increased testing in the state. Health officials emphasized that testing was revealing how quickly the coronavirus had spread.
[The New York region is now an epicenter of a global pandemic.][The New York region is now an epicenter of a global pandemic.]
As of yesterday, there were more than 15,000 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the state, up nearly 5,000 since Saturday, and more than 120 deaths.As of yesterday, there were more than 15,000 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the state, up nearly 5,000 since Saturday, and more than 120 deaths.
Late Sunday, the city released stark new figures that showed 1,800 people hospitalized, including 450 in intensive care units. All told, the city reported 10,764 positive cases of coronavirus, with more than 3,000 cases each in Brooklyn and Queens. There had been 99 fatalities.Late Sunday, the city released stark new figures that showed 1,800 people hospitalized, including 450 in intensive care units. All told, the city reported 10,764 positive cases of coronavirus, with more than 3,000 cases each in Brooklyn and Queens. There had been 99 fatalities.
[Get the latest news and updates on the coronavirus in the New York region.][Get the latest news and updates on the coronavirus in the New York region.]
Here’s what else you need to know:Here’s what else you need to know:
The governor took issue with what he called the “insensitive” and “arrogant” behavior of New York City residents who were continuing to gather in parks and other public spaces. Mr. Cuomo indicated yesterday that he would give the city 24 hours to come up with a plan to reduce density in these spaces, which he would need to approve.The governor took issue with what he called the “insensitive” and “arrogant” behavior of New York City residents who were continuing to gather in parks and other public spaces. Mr. Cuomo indicated yesterday that he would give the city 24 hours to come up with a plan to reduce density in these spaces, which he would need to approve.
“I don’t know what I’m saying that people don’t get,” Mr. Cuomo said, suggesting that city officials could close some streets to traffic to give residents more outdoor space.“I don’t know what I’m saying that people don’t get,” Mr. Cuomo said, suggesting that city officials could close some streets to traffic to give residents more outdoor space.
Mayor de Blasio warned that the health care system was straining under the deluge of cases, and he again called on President Trump to send more help.Mayor de Blasio warned that the health care system was straining under the deluge of cases, and he again called on President Trump to send more help.
“April is going to be worse than March,” he said. “And I fear May will be worse than April.”“April is going to be worse than March,” he said. “And I fear May will be worse than April.”
Mr. Cuomo said the Federal Emergency Management Agency would build four hospitals with 1,000 total beds at the sprawling Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in Midtown Manhattan.Mr. Cuomo said the Federal Emergency Management Agency would build four hospitals with 1,000 total beds at the sprawling Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in Midtown Manhattan.
The governor also said that he supported continued testing for the virus, and that the state had secured from the federal government trial drugs that it would begin testing tomorrow.The governor also said that he supported continued testing for the virus, and that the state had secured from the federal government trial drugs that it would begin testing tomorrow.
The New York City police commissioner said 98 people in the Police Department, including 70 uniformed officers, had tested positive for the coronavirus.The New York City police commissioner said 98 people in the Police Department, including 70 uniformed officers, had tested positive for the coronavirus.
In New Jersey, officials announced 590 new coronavirus cases yesterday, bringing the statewide total to 1,914, including 20 deaths.In New Jersey, officials announced 590 new coronavirus cases yesterday, bringing the statewide total to 1,914, including 20 deaths.
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The disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein has reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus in prison. [New York Post]The disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein has reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus in prison. [New York Post]
A 64-year-old man leapt to his death from a luxury apartment building in Manhattan, the police said. [New York Post]A 64-year-old man leapt to his death from a luxury apartment building in Manhattan, the police said. [New York Post]
No riders means no money for subway dancers. [Gothamist]No riders means no money for subway dancers. [Gothamist]
Bike shops are essential businesses, Governor Cuomo said. [Streetsblog]Bike shops are essential businesses, Governor Cuomo said. [Streetsblog]
The Times’s Rebecca Liebson writes:The Times’s Rebecca Liebson writes:
For many, social distancing offers a chance to catch up on reading. And now, independent booksellers across New York City are urging customers to place orders for delivery as a way to support small businesses and to flatten the curve.For many, social distancing offers a chance to catch up on reading. And now, independent booksellers across New York City are urging customers to place orders for delivery as a way to support small businesses and to flatten the curve.
Here are just a few:Here are just a few:
Books Are Magic in Brooklyn is accepting online orders, and some in-store events will be replaced with “virtual conversations.”Books Are Magic in Brooklyn is accepting online orders, and some in-store events will be replaced with “virtual conversations.”
The store is also selling a “Stay Safe Read Books” T-shirt and donating half of the proceeds to the Book Industry Charitable Foundation. The other half will go toward supporting Books Are Magic employees.The store is also selling a “Stay Safe Read Books” T-shirt and donating half of the proceeds to the Book Industry Charitable Foundation. The other half will go toward supporting Books Are Magic employees.
Astoria Bookshop in Queens is also accepting online orders. The owner, Lexi Beach, said she planned to hold the store’s weekly Thursday morning storytime on Instagram Live. “We have felt so much love from the community this week,” she said, “and we are grateful to our loyal customers for that.”Astoria Bookshop in Queens is also accepting online orders. The owner, Lexi Beach, said she planned to hold the store’s weekly Thursday morning storytime on Instagram Live. “We have felt so much love from the community this week,” she said, “and we are grateful to our loyal customers for that.”
The founder of Word Up Community Bookshop in Manhattan, Veronica Santiago Liu, said the shop was planning a fund-raiser to support local postal workers who are helping to deliver its online orders.The founder of Word Up Community Bookshop in Manhattan, Veronica Santiago Liu, said the shop was planning a fund-raiser to support local postal workers who are helping to deliver its online orders.
Updated July 22, 2020
“We have contingency plans, we worked hard over many years to build up a cash reserve, and so now is the time to use them for the good of the public,” she said.“We have contingency plans, we worked hard over many years to build up a cash reserve, and so now is the time to use them for the good of the public,” she said.
Greenlight Bookstore, which has two locations in Brooklyn, is accepting online orders and plans to host book clubs through videoconferencing.Greenlight Bookstore, which has two locations in Brooklyn, is accepting online orders and plans to host book clubs through videoconferencing.
The Lit. Bar in the Bronx is fulfilling online orders through Bookshop.com. The store is also teaming up with the audiobook company Libro.fm. When new members enter the code SHOPBOOKSTORESNOW at checkout, 100 percent of their payments go toward supporting the Lit. Bar.The Lit. Bar in the Bronx is fulfilling online orders through Bookshop.com. The store is also teaming up with the audiobook company Libro.fm. When new members enter the code SHOPBOOKSTORESNOW at checkout, 100 percent of their payments go toward supporting the Lit. Bar.
It’s Monday — turn a new page.It’s Monday — turn a new page.
Dear Diary:Dear Diary:
I was having dinner at a cafe on the Upper West Side. It was one of those places where you can’t help but overhear the conversations of other diners because the tables are tiny and exceedingly close to one another.I was having dinner at a cafe on the Upper West Side. It was one of those places where you can’t help but overhear the conversations of other diners because the tables are tiny and exceedingly close to one another.
A young man, who was probably in his mid- to late 20s, and his grandmother, who was probably in her late 60s or early 70s, were at the table next to mine. They were reminiscing about the young man’s dating life back in their hometown.A young man, who was probably in his mid- to late 20s, and his grandmother, who was probably in her late 60s or early 70s, were at the table next to mine. They were reminiscing about the young man’s dating life back in their hometown.
His grandmother asked about one woman she said she had liked.His grandmother asked about one woman she said she had liked.
“Oh no!” the young man replied instantly. “She listened to that horrible Roxy Music.““Oh no!” the young man replied instantly. “She listened to that horrible Roxy Music.“
I couldn’t help but smile.I couldn’t help but smile.
The grandmother must have seen my expression out of the corner of her eye, because she turned toward me.The grandmother must have seen my expression out of the corner of her eye, because she turned toward me.
“How would you answer that?” she said.“How would you answer that?” she said.
“I like Roxy Music,” I said. “In fact, I love them.”“I like Roxy Music,” I said. “In fact, I love them.”
“Who couldn’t?” she said. “Who couldn’t?”“Who couldn’t?” she said. “Who couldn’t?”
— Richard Sugden— Richard Sugden
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