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Top NYC news: Mayor wants nationalization of some private companies; city allows e-bikes for now

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Published on March 17, 2020
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Here's what you need to know about what's happening in New York City.

Bill de Blasio wants ‘literally a nationalization’ of some private companies over coronavirus

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said Saturday that the coronavirus pandemic makes the case for the federal government taking over "crucial factories and industries."

Read the full story on The Washington Times.

’Just know I’m OK. I’m good. I’m Gucci,’ victim in Bronx hair salon attempted murder-suicide says

Destiny Velez works at the New You Beauty Bar on Grand Concourse and E. 183rd St. on Fordham Heights.

Read the full story on New York Daily News.

Devastated mom defends teen son in wake of stolen car crash in Harlem

Bernice Sandoval told the Daily News she's desperate for answers about what happened to her child, Dejuan Wynn, who died in the wreck of a stolen Nissan Armada on the corner of W. 116th St. and Morningside Ave. Saturday night.

Read the full story on New York Daily News.

NYC suspends e-bike crackdown, as eateries move to takeout, delivery-only

The city will allow delivery workers to use e-bikes, as the restaurant industry shifts to takeout and delivery-only, due to coronavirus concerns, City Hall said Monday. 

Read the full story on New York Post.

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