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Over 140 Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus in New York State Over 140 Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus in New York State
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It’s Tuesday.It’s Tuesday.
Weather: Cloudy and windy, with a chance of afternoon showers and a high in the mid-60s.Weather: Cloudy and windy, with a chance of afternoon showers and a high in the mid-60s.
Alternate-side parking: Suspended today for Purim.Alternate-side parking: Suspended today for Purim.
There are now more than 140 confirmed cases of coronavirus in New York State, which has among the highest number in the country.There are now more than 140 confirmed cases of coronavirus in New York State, which has among the highest number in the country.
As fears over the virus grow, Mayor de Blasio is encouraging people to work from home and to avoid crowded subway trains. Schools are canceling classes. More New Yorkers are isolating themselves at home.As fears over the virus grow, Mayor de Blasio is encouraging people to work from home and to avoid crowded subway trains. Schools are canceling classes. More New Yorkers are isolating themselves at home.
[The Latest: Read our live coverage of the coronavirus outbreak in the New York Area.][The Latest: Read our live coverage of the coronavirus outbreak in the New York Area.]
Yesterday, New Jersey declared a state of emergency. And Governor Cuomo announced that the state’s prisoners are making hand sanitizer.Yesterday, New Jersey declared a state of emergency. And Governor Cuomo announced that the state’s prisoners are making hand sanitizer.
Rick Cotton, the executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, tested positive for the coronavirus, Mr. Cuomo said yesterday. The Port Authority oversees numerous airports, bridges, tunnels and bus terminals in the New York area, making Mr. Cotton one of the most prominent officials in the United States to contract the virus.Rick Cotton, the executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, tested positive for the coronavirus, Mr. Cuomo said yesterday. The Port Authority oversees numerous airports, bridges, tunnels and bus terminals in the New York area, making Mr. Cotton one of the most prominent officials in the United States to contract the virus.
[The head of the Port Authority tested positive for the coronavirus.][The head of the Port Authority tested positive for the coronavirus.]
“I’m in self-quarantine at home at the moment,” Mr. Cotton told The Times. His wife, Elizabeth Smith, president of the Central Park Conservancy, also has the virus and is working from home, a spokeswoman for the conservancy said.“I’m in self-quarantine at home at the moment,” Mr. Cotton told The Times. His wife, Elizabeth Smith, president of the Central Park Conservancy, also has the virus and is working from home, a spokeswoman for the conservancy said.
[Read our full Coronavirus in New York coverage here.]
A 7-year-old girl in the Bronx has also tested positive; she is isolated at home and “doing well,” the mayor said. Also, according to a spokeswoman for a New York Fire Department union, an emergency medical worker has the virus.A 7-year-old girl in the Bronx has also tested positive; she is isolated at home and “doing well,” the mayor said. Also, according to a spokeswoman for a New York Fire Department union, an emergency medical worker has the virus.
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[Confusion over quarantines feeds anxiety.][Confusion over quarantines feeds anxiety.]
Mr. de Blasio said there were no plans as of yesterday afternoon to close the city’s nearly 1,800 public schools. But some other schools and districts, including universities and colleges, were proceeding more cautiously.Mr. de Blasio said there were no plans as of yesterday afternoon to close the city’s nearly 1,800 public schools. But some other schools and districts, including universities and colleges, were proceeding more cautiously.
[Here’s a list of school closings in New York and New Jersey.][Here’s a list of school closings in New York and New Jersey.]
As of yesterday, Barnard College and Columbia University, both in Manhattan, had canceled classes through today and were planning to hold classes online for the rest of week. Yeshiva University, also in Manhattan, said that some classes would resume remotely tomorrow and others on Monday.As of yesterday, Barnard College and Columbia University, both in Manhattan, had canceled classes through today and were planning to hold classes online for the rest of week. Yeshiva University, also in Manhattan, said that some classes would resume remotely tomorrow and others on Monday.
Fordham University, which has campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, canceled classes through at least today, and planned for online classes later in the week.Fordham University, which has campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, canceled classes through at least today, and planned for online classes later in the week.
Just north of the city, Scarsdale public schools were closed through March 18.Just north of the city, Scarsdale public schools were closed through March 18.
Mr. Cuomo said that because of the price gouging and shortages, inmates would produce up to 100,000 gallons of hand sanitizer per week for CorCraft, the state’s prison-based product company.Mr. Cuomo said that because of the price gouging and shortages, inmates would produce up to 100,000 gallons of hand sanitizer per week for CorCraft, the state’s prison-based product company.
[The governor’s fix for the sanitizer shortage: 100,000 gallons made by prisoners.][The governor’s fix for the sanitizer shortage: 100,000 gallons made by prisoners.]
The sanitizer will be distributed to government offices, schools, transit locations and prisons, the governor said. He called the floral-scented substance “superior” to similar products on the market, citing its alcohol content: 75 percent.The sanitizer will be distributed to government offices, schools, transit locations and prisons, the governor said. He called the floral-scented substance “superior” to similar products on the market, citing its alcohol content: 75 percent.
The move was not universally welcomed. In a statement, the Legal Aid Society noted that inmates themselves might not be able to use the hand sanitizer — it could be considered contraband because of the alcohol content.The move was not universally welcomed. In a statement, the Legal Aid Society noted that inmates themselves might not be able to use the hand sanitizer — it could be considered contraband because of the alcohol content.
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The Mini Crossword: Here is today’s puzzle.The Mini Crossword: Here is today’s puzzle.
The F train service between Church Avenue and Coney Island in Brooklyn will be suspended most weekends in 2020. [Gothamist]The F train service between Church Avenue and Coney Island in Brooklyn will be suspended most weekends in 2020. [Gothamist]
The police said they found over 30 sickly animals — including almost two dozen cats and five dogs, as well as ducks and turtles — in a Brooklyn basement. [New York Post]The police said they found over 30 sickly animals — including almost two dozen cats and five dogs, as well as ducks and turtles — in a Brooklyn basement. [New York Post]
Each year, city education officials recommend books that students should read for fun. This year’s list includes a larger percentage of black, Asian and Hispanic authors. [Staten Island Advance]Each year, city education officials recommend books that students should read for fun. This year’s list includes a larger percentage of black, Asian and Hispanic authors. [Staten Island Advance]
Watch the film “First Cow,” directed by Kelly Reichardt, at the Angelika Film Center in Manhattan. Screenings begin at 10:40 a.m. [$17.50]Watch the film “First Cow,” directed by Kelly Reichardt, at the Angelika Film Center in Manhattan. Screenings begin at 10:40 a.m. [$17.50]
Join a conversation, “Girls Behind Bars: A Historic Wrong and the Fight to End It,” at the Brooklyn Historical Society. 6:30 p.m. [$15]Join a conversation, “Girls Behind Bars: A Historic Wrong and the Fight to End It,” at the Brooklyn Historical Society. 6:30 p.m. [$15]
— Melissa Guerrero— Melissa Guerrero
Events are subject to change, so double-check before heading out. For more events, see the going-out guides from The Times’s culture pages.Events are subject to change, so double-check before heading out. For more events, see the going-out guides from The Times’s culture pages.
The Times’s Corey Kilgannon reports:The Times’s Corey Kilgannon reports:
Doug Roland, a filmmaker, was walking through the East Village around 4 a.m. when he noticed a man standing on a deserted street corner.Doug Roland, a filmmaker, was walking through the East Village around 4 a.m. when he noticed a man standing on a deserted street corner.
The man held a sign explaining that he was deaf and blind and needed help crossing the street. Mr. Roland instinctively used his hand to trace his end of the conversation on the man’s palm. The encounter was in 2011, but it stayed with Mr. Roland. Late last year, he released an 18-minute film inspired by that serendipitous meeting called “Feeling Through.”The man held a sign explaining that he was deaf and blind and needed help crossing the street. Mr. Roland instinctively used his hand to trace his end of the conversation on the man’s palm. The encounter was in 2011, but it stayed with Mr. Roland. Late last year, he released an 18-minute film inspired by that serendipitous meeting called “Feeling Through.”
Mr. Roland was adamant about finding a deaf-blind man for the lead role. Mr. Roland wanted to cast that man he had met on that street corner many years ago but could not locate him in time.Mr. Roland was adamant about finding a deaf-blind man for the lead role. Mr. Roland wanted to cast that man he had met on that street corner many years ago but could not locate him in time.
Mr. Roland found his lead actor, Robert Tarango, working in the kitchen of the Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults, on Long Island. Acting in a movie was the fulfillment of a childhood dream, Mr. Tarango said with the help of a translator.Mr. Roland found his lead actor, Robert Tarango, working in the kitchen of the Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults, on Long Island. Acting in a movie was the fulfillment of a childhood dream, Mr. Tarango said with the help of a translator.
Mr. Tarango stars alongside Steven Prescod, of Brooklyn, who plays a troubled teen helping Mr. Tarango’s character to a bus stop.Mr. Tarango stars alongside Steven Prescod, of Brooklyn, who plays a troubled teen helping Mr. Tarango’s character to a bus stop.
“Maybe I could transition to become an actor,” Mr. Tarango said. “I’ve worked in a kitchen for so many years, so I pray I can get picked for another role.”“Maybe I could transition to become an actor,” Mr. Tarango said. “I’ve worked in a kitchen for so many years, so I pray I can get picked for another role.”
It’s Tuesday — dream big.It’s Tuesday — dream big.
Dear Diary:Dear Diary:
Last spring, I spent a long weekend in New York with my mother. One morning, we went to a cafe in SoHo for breakfast.Last spring, I spent a long weekend in New York with my mother. One morning, we went to a cafe in SoHo for breakfast.
As we went inside, I held the door for a slim older woman with long gray hair who was wearing flannel and a black beanie.As we went inside, I held the door for a slim older woman with long gray hair who was wearing flannel and a black beanie.
As the woman walked inside ahead of us, my mother hit me in the back.As the woman walked inside ahead of us, my mother hit me in the back.
“Emma, do you know who that was?” she said.“Emma, do you know who that was?” she said.
“No,” I said honestly.“No,” I said honestly.
“That,” she said, “was Patti Smith.”“That,” she said, “was Patti Smith.”
— Emma Romell— Emma Romell
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