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Coronavirus Deaths Are Relatively Flat Across Region Coronavirus Deaths Are Relatively Flat Across Region
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It’s Tuesday.It’s Tuesday.
Weather: Partly sunny, with a high in the mid-60s.Weather: Partly sunny, with a high in the mid-60s.
Alternate-side parking: Suspended through April 17. Meters are in effect.Alternate-side parking: Suspended through April 17. Meters are in effect.
For days, officials sought indications that the coronavirus was nearing a peak in and around New York — the center of the outbreak in the United States — and might start leveling off.For days, officials sought indications that the coronavirus was nearing a peak in and around New York — the center of the outbreak in the United States — and might start leveling off.
And for days, the death toll climbed faster and faster. In New York State, for instance, it rose by more than 200, then by more than 400, then by 630 in a single day.And for days, the death toll climbed faster and faster. In New York State, for instance, it rose by more than 200, then by more than 400, then by 630 in a single day.
But on Monday, for the second day in a row, officials found reasons for hope, even as hundreds of people continued to die and thousands clung to life on ventilators.But on Monday, for the second day in a row, officials found reasons for hope, even as hundreds of people continued to die and thousands clung to life on ventilators.
On both Sunday and Monday, fewer than 600 deaths from the virus were reported in the state: 594 on Sunday and 599 on Monday, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said.On both Sunday and Monday, fewer than 600 deaths from the virus were reported in the state: 594 on Sunday and 599 on Monday, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said.
New Jersey reported 86 deaths on Sunday and 71 on Monday, after a three-day streak with numbers in the triple digits. In Connecticut, 17 deaths were reported on Monday, the smallest number since last Wednesday.New Jersey reported 86 deaths on Sunday and 71 on Monday, after a three-day streak with numbers in the triple digits. In Connecticut, 17 deaths were reported on Monday, the smallest number since last Wednesday.
[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.]
State officials said on Monday that its Regents examinations in June for high school students would be canceled. Many high school students in New York State take the exams, which help determine graduation eligibility.State officials said on Monday that its Regents examinations in June for high school students would be canceled. Many high school students in New York State take the exams, which help determine graduation eligibility.
It was not clear whether the Regents exams in August, which give students a second chance to qualify for a state diploma, would also be canceled. The Board of Regents, led by Chancellor Betty Rosa, is expected to announce on Tuesday more details about the August exams and how the changes will affect graduation requirements.It was not clear whether the Regents exams in August, which give students a second chance to qualify for a state diploma, would also be canceled. The Board of Regents, led by Chancellor Betty Rosa, is expected to announce on Tuesday more details about the August exams and how the changes will affect graduation requirements.
[Coronavirus in New York: A map and the case count.][Coronavirus in New York: A map and the case count.]
Crime has plummeted in New York City and across the state since the governor announced a stay-at-home order more than three weeks ago, data released on Monday showed.Crime has plummeted in New York City and across the state since the governor announced a stay-at-home order more than three weeks ago, data released on Monday showed.
In New York City, the number of felony and misdemeanor cases dropped 43.3 percent from March 18 to March 24, compared with the same period in 2019, according to the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services.In New York City, the number of felony and misdemeanor cases dropped 43.3 percent from March 18 to March 24, compared with the same period in 2019, according to the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services.
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The Mini Crossword: Here is today’s puzzle.The Mini Crossword: Here is today’s puzzle.
New York City had a plan to stockpile ventilators. They ended up being auctioned off. [ProPublica]New York City had a plan to stockpile ventilators. They ended up being auctioned off. [ProPublica]
Two police officers were injured when their vehicle crashed into an ambulance in Brooklyn. [Daily News]Two police officers were injured when their vehicle crashed into an ambulance in Brooklyn. [Daily News]
Sorry, pups: Dog runs are closed in New York City. [The Cut]Sorry, pups: Dog runs are closed in New York City. [The Cut]
If you’ve ever wanted to try a ballet class but lacked the time or courage to step foot in a studio, now is your chance.If you’ve ever wanted to try a ballet class but lacked the time or courage to step foot in a studio, now is your chance.
Ballet Hispánico, a 50-year-old organization based in Manhattan, is broadcasting a series of performances, classes and retrospectives on its Instagram account.Ballet Hispánico, a 50-year-old organization based in Manhattan, is broadcasting a series of performances, classes and retrospectives on its Instagram account.
The ballet’s School of Dance has activities and classes for children ages 2 to 12.The ballet’s School of Dance has activities and classes for children ages 2 to 12.
And at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, the dancer Paulo Hernandez-Farella will share a performance from the 50th anniversary repertory.And at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, the dancer Paulo Hernandez-Farella will share a performance from the 50th anniversary repertory.
On Wednesday at 3 p.m., Cecilia Cáceres will teach a salsa class. On Thursday, there will be two stretching and conditioning classes, at noon and 5 p.m.On Wednesday at 3 p.m., Cecilia Cáceres will teach a salsa class. On Thursday, there will be two stretching and conditioning classes, at noon and 5 p.m.
On Friday, starting at 11 a.m., there will be a retrospective on Ballet Hispánico in the 1980s, featuring video and photography from its archive.On Friday, starting at 11 a.m., there will be a retrospective on Ballet Hispánico in the 1980s, featuring video and photography from its archive.
It’s Tuesday — time to plié.It’s Tuesday — time to plié.
Updated August 4, 2020 Updated August 6, 2020
Dear Diary:Dear Diary:
I parked my car on Mosholu Avenue outside a tiny barbershop with just three chairs. I tried to buy a parking ticket from the machine at the curb with my credit card but it wasn’t working.I parked my car on Mosholu Avenue outside a tiny barbershop with just three chairs. I tried to buy a parking ticket from the machine at the curb with my credit card but it wasn’t working.
The door to the barbershop opened, and the barber poked his head out.The door to the barbershop opened, and the barber poked his head out.
“It only takes change,” he said.“It only takes change,” he said.
I knew I didn’t have enough quarters. Opening the shop door, I asked the barber if he had change for a dollar.I knew I didn’t have enough quarters. Opening the shop door, I asked the barber if he had change for a dollar.
A man who was getting his hair cut looked at me as the barber dug into his pocket and I dug into my purse for a $1 bill.A man who was getting his hair cut looked at me as the barber dug into his pocket and I dug into my purse for a $1 bill.
The barber dropped a quarter and it rolled out onto the sidewalk. He went outside, picked it up and handed me four quarters. I was still fishing in my purse.The barber dropped a quarter and it rolled out onto the sidewalk. He went outside, picked it up and handed me four quarters. I was still fishing in my purse.
“No, no, no,” he said.“No, no, no,” he said.
“Please,” I insisted.“Please,” I insisted.
“No.”“No.”
He went back inside and resumed cutting the man’s hair.He went back inside and resumed cutting the man’s hair.
I went to feed the machine. It said, “Please wait.”I went to feed the machine. It said, “Please wait.”
I waited. And waited.I waited. And waited.
The barber opened his door.The barber opened his door.
“It’s telling me to wait,” I said.“It’s telling me to wait,” I said.
He came over, looked at the machine and went back inside.He came over, looked at the machine and went back inside.
“Excuse me,” he said to his customer. He put down his scissors and comb, put on his hat and jacket and left the shop.“Excuse me,” he said to his customer. He put down his scissors and comb, put on his hat and jacket and left the shop.
He looked around and then pointed toward a bus stop across the avenue.He looked around and then pointed toward a bus stop across the avenue.
“Your car is small,” he said. “Try to squeeze it in between the bus sign and the car behind it.”“Your car is small,” he said. “Try to squeeze it in between the bus sign and the car behind it.”
I started to walk to my car.I started to walk to my car.
“No, no,” he said, changing his mind. “Over there, across the street, behind the white van. Park there, for nothing, there’s a spot.”“No, no,” he said, changing his mind. “Over there, across the street, behind the white van. Park there, for nothing, there’s a spot.”
I couldn’t see it but I took his word for it. By now I had the dollar in my hand. I held it out.I couldn’t see it but I took his word for it. By now I had the dollar in my hand. I held it out.
“Thank you,” I said.“Thank you,” I said.
“No, no, Mami,” he said, “No!”“No, no, Mami,” he said, “No!”
He turned and went back inside to finish cutting his customer’s hair.He turned and went back inside to finish cutting his customer’s hair.
— Georgie Lee— Georgie Lee
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