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It’s Tuesday, and St. Patrick’s Day.It’s Tuesday, and St. Patrick’s Day.
Weather: Showers in the morning, with a high in the mid-50s.Weather: Showers in the morning, with a high in the mid-50s.
Alternate-side parking: In effect until April 9 (Holy Thursday).Alternate-side parking: In effect until April 9 (Holy Thursday).
Yesterday brought dizzying changes to life in New York City, as the abrupt decision to close the city’s public schools began taking effect.Yesterday brought dizzying changes to life in New York City, as the abrupt decision to close the city’s public schools began taking effect.
The restaurant and nightlife industries were also shut to customers last night. And with that, a city whose lifeblood was its thousands of bars and eateries — from steakhouses to neighborhood bars — was bereft of them.The restaurant and nightlife industries were also shut to customers last night. And with that, a city whose lifeblood was its thousands of bars and eateries — from steakhouses to neighborhood bars — was bereft of them.
[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.]
Under Mayor de Blasio’s order, restaurants are allowed to serve only takeout meals or deliveries, and yesterday the city announced that bars could sell cocktails for delivery.Under Mayor de Blasio’s order, restaurants are allowed to serve only takeout meals or deliveries, and yesterday the city announced that bars could sell cocktails for delivery.
Storefronts were shuttered, businesses were left reeling and workers were furloughed. The sudden flood of laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits swamped New York State’s Labor Department, trying to replace some of their lost income.Storefronts were shuttered, businesses were left reeling and workers were furloughed. The sudden flood of laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits swamped New York State’s Labor Department, trying to replace some of their lost income.
Within hours, frustrated applicants were complaining on social media about not being able to apply online. Some said the state’s system was crashing throughout the day.Within hours, frustrated applicants were complaining on social media about not being able to apply online. Some said the state’s system was crashing throughout the day.
[“We’re completely lost”: Coronavirus hits New York restaurants.][“We’re completely lost”: Coronavirus hits New York restaurants.]
It was all part of two days of a rapid-fire series of news and policy changes over the coronavirus:It was all part of two days of a rapid-fire series of news and policy changes over the coronavirus:
Governor Cuomo announced that all schools in the state would close for at least two weeks.Governor Cuomo announced that all schools in the state would close for at least two weeks.
Some of the city’s most famous landmarks, including the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the Empire State Building, were shut.Some of the city’s most famous landmarks, including the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the Empire State Building, were shut.
A police chief tested positive for the virus, and an investigator for the city’s Department of Correction who had tested positive for the virus died.A police chief tested positive for the virus, and an investigator for the city’s Department of Correction who had tested positive for the virus died.
The city jail system suspended visits starting tomorrow.The city jail system suspended visits starting tomorrow.
New York City was working to add 8,200 hospital beds.New York City was working to add 8,200 hospital beds.
The state court system postponed many criminal cases indefinitely. It announced that it would stop performing all but its most essential functions and that hearings would be delayed or conducted via video.The state court system postponed many criminal cases indefinitely. It announced that it would stop performing all but its most essential functions and that hearings would be delayed or conducted via video.
The governors of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut announced broad restrictions on public life, banning gatherings of more than 50 people across all three states. They ordered casinos, gyms and movie theaters closed at 8 p.m. yesterday.The governors of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut announced broad restrictions on public life, banning gatherings of more than 50 people across all three states. They ordered casinos, gyms and movie theaters closed at 8 p.m. yesterday.
Groceries, gas stations, pharmacies and some other businesses will stay open.Groceries, gas stations, pharmacies and some other businesses will stay open.
Officials said there were no plans to close the region’s public transit, which is crucial for health care workers to get to their jobs.Officials said there were no plans to close the region’s public transit, which is crucial for health care workers to get to their jobs.
Yesterday afternoon, the mayor announced 463 coronavirus cases in the city, the largest concentration in New York State. The state reported 967 confirmed cases, up from 729 on Sunday, and 10 deaths. Seven of those were in the city.Yesterday afternoon, the mayor announced 463 coronavirus cases in the city, the largest concentration in New York State. The state reported 967 confirmed cases, up from 729 on Sunday, and 10 deaths. Seven of those were in the city.
With the troubling news yesterday, it became clearer that the virus’s threat to the city’s economy could be much worse than the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks or Hurricane Sandy.With the troubling news yesterday, it became clearer that the virus’s threat to the city’s economy could be much worse than the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks or Hurricane Sandy.
[N.Y.C.’s economy could be ravaged by the coronavirus outbreak.][N.Y.C.’s economy could be ravaged by the coronavirus outbreak.]
Mr. Cuomo renewed his request for the Army Corps of Engineers to be deployed to help create more hospital beds, and he criticized the Trump administration’s response to the crisis, causing a sparring match on Twitter with President Trump.Mr. Cuomo renewed his request for the Army Corps of Engineers to be deployed to help create more hospital beds, and he criticized the Trump administration’s response to the crisis, causing a sparring match on Twitter with President Trump.
The governor also said the state would mobilize the National Guard and work with construction unions and private developers to find locations for temporary health care facilities.The governor also said the state would mobilize the National Guard and work with construction unions and private developers to find locations for temporary health care facilities.
Mr. de Blasio promised financial relief for businesses and workers affected by the decision to close bars and restaurants, and he cited the need for a federal relief program.Mr. de Blasio promised financial relief for businesses and workers affected by the decision to close bars and restaurants, and he cited the need for a federal relief program.
Also yesterday, the mayor was widely criticized for taking his daily trip from Gracie Mansion in Manhattan to his gym in Brooklyn, after days of urging New Yorkers to limit public contact.Also yesterday, the mayor was widely criticized for taking his daily trip from Gracie Mansion in Manhattan to his gym in Brooklyn, after days of urging New Yorkers to limit public contact.
Mayor Resisted Harsh Steps on Virus. Then Aides Said They’d Quit.Mayor Resisted Harsh Steps on Virus. Then Aides Said They’d Quit.
The Met Gala Has Been Postponed ‘Indefinitely’The Met Gala Has Been Postponed ‘Indefinitely’
Once-Accused Al Qaeda Sympathizer Goes HomeOnce-Accused Al Qaeda Sympathizer Goes Home
Upheaval at Fashion Institute Over Accusations of RacismUpheaval at Fashion Institute Over Accusations of Racism
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The Mini Crossword: Here is today’s puzzle.The Mini Crossword: Here is today’s puzzle.
The ice cream chain Ample Hills filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, saying the decision was not related to the coronavirus. [Eater New York]The ice cream chain Ample Hills filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, saying the decision was not related to the coronavirus. [Eater New York]
A man shot an acquaintance in a Bronx hair salon before shooting himself; both survived. [Pix11.com]A man shot an acquaintance in a Bronx hair salon before shooting himself; both survived. [Pix11.com]
What life looks like for one of 3,600 homeless people living on New York City streets. [Gothamist]What life looks like for one of 3,600 homeless people living on New York City streets. [Gothamist]
The coronavirus outbreak is keeping many New Yorkers indoors. But even from home, you can enjoy some of the city’s offerings.The coronavirus outbreak is keeping many New Yorkers indoors. But even from home, you can enjoy some of the city’s offerings.
For antsy toddlers, there is Union Square Play, a space on East 18th Street for small children. It has closed temporarily and has shifted activities online, with free streams of classes and events for parents.For antsy toddlers, there is Union Square Play, a space on East 18th Street for small children. It has closed temporarily and has shifted activities online, with free streams of classes and events for parents.
This morning at 10, it will stream a live performance by Ramblin’ Dan, offering upbeat music for toddlers. Tomorrow at 12:30 p.m., he will offer a musical wind-down for nap time.This morning at 10, it will stream a live performance by Ramblin’ Dan, offering upbeat music for toddlers. Tomorrow at 12:30 p.m., he will offer a musical wind-down for nap time.
Culture-seekers can enjoy online offerings from many of the cultural institutions in the city that have closed temporarily.Culture-seekers can enjoy online offerings from many of the cultural institutions in the city that have closed temporarily.
Updated August 3, 2020 Updated August 4, 2020
This week, the Metropolitan Opera began streaming nightly performances at 7:30 p.m. of selections from the Met’s collection of HD presentations from the past 14 years.This week, the Metropolitan Opera began streaming nightly performances at 7:30 p.m. of selections from the Met’s collection of HD presentations from the past 14 years.
Because the videos remain available for 20 hours, you can still catch last night’s stream of a 2010 version of “Carmen” conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin. Tonight will feature a 2008 performance of “La Bohème.”Because the videos remain available for 20 hours, you can still catch last night’s stream of a 2010 version of “Carmen” conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin. Tonight will feature a 2008 performance of “La Bohème.”
Tomorrow and Thursday will bring works by Verdi. Friday and Saturday will be devoted to Donizetti.Tomorrow and Thursday will bring works by Verdi. Friday and Saturday will be devoted to Donizetti.
“We’d like to provide some grand opera solace to opera lovers in these extraordinarily difficult times,” said Peter Gelb, the Met’s general manager.“We’d like to provide some grand opera solace to opera lovers in these extraordinarily difficult times,” said Peter Gelb, the Met’s general manager.
The New York Philharmonic and the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center are also streaming performances.The New York Philharmonic and the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center are also streaming performances.
[Art galleries are responding to the virus outbreak with online viewing rooms.][Art galleries are responding to the virus outbreak with online viewing rooms.]
For museum-goers, the Metropolitan Museum of Art offers The Met 360, an immersive video series exploring the Met’s art and architecture. It offers virtual tours of the Great Hall, the Temple of Dendur and the Arms and Armor Galleries, as well as the Cloisters museum and the Met Breuer.For museum-goers, the Metropolitan Museum of Art offers The Met 360, an immersive video series exploring the Met’s art and architecture. It offers virtual tours of the Great Hall, the Temple of Dendur and the Arms and Armor Galleries, as well as the Cloisters museum and the Met Breuer.
As for the Whitney, its Watch and Listen page online offers discussions with artists, and other presentations related to the collection.As for the Whitney, its Watch and Listen page online offers discussions with artists, and other presentations related to the collection.
It’s Tuesday — stay connected.It’s Tuesday — stay connected.
The sun had come out after days of spring showers. We haggled for our wedding bands in Chinatown, bought flowers on the Lower East Side and took the J to the Marriage Bureau.The sun had come out after days of spring showers. We haggled for our wedding bands in Chinatown, bought flowers on the Lower East Side and took the J to the Marriage Bureau.
It was like a happy D.M.V.: Everyone was excited; no one was in a rush. We exchanged the rings in front of a cheerful bureaucrat and two of our closest friends.It was like a happy D.M.V.: Everyone was excited; no one was in a rush. We exchanged the rings in front of a cheerful bureaucrat and two of our closest friends.
From there, we floated over to a bar, and then to Russ & Daughters for herring and lox. Instead of cake, we had babka.From there, we floated over to a bar, and then to Russ & Daughters for herring and lox. Instead of cake, we had babka.
Everywhere we went, people smiled and congratulated us. I was too giddy to be shy about the attention my gown and bouquet were attracting to our little group.Everywhere we went, people smiled and congratulated us. I was too giddy to be shy about the attention my gown and bouquet were attracting to our little group.
The rain didn’t start again until later that night.The rain didn’t start again until later that night.
— Natalie Cohen— Natalie Cohen
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