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Navy hospital ship to head to New York harbor
The Navy hospital ship USNS Comfort will be dispatched to New York City, as coronavirus cases almost doubled, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday.
Read the full story on Bloomberg.
New York City weighs turning hotels into hospitals
New York City is working with the hospitality industry to possibly convert entire hotels into hospitals for patients without coronavirus in an effort to increase capacity at medical facilities as the outbreak grows.
Read the full story on The Wall Street Journal.
Lawsuit alleges abuse of power in business dispute between NYPD captain and retired Staten Island officer
The New York City Law Department, in an unusual move, informed Capt. Anthony Iemmiti that he was on his own in a legal shootout with former officer Stephen Garzone — a nasty fight where the captain is accused of repeatedly using his badge to harass the ex-officer.
Read the full story on New York Daily News.
If you're isolated at home, watch these performances
From Joe's Pub in New York City to the Vienna State Opera, audiences can livestream a myriad of shows from across the globe without jeopardizing anyone's health during this unusual moment of social isolation.
Read the full story on PBS NewsHour.
James Beard Foundation honors Sylvia Casares
The James Beard Foundation is inviting Houston celebrity chef Sylvia Casares to showcase her cuisine at the James Beard House in New York City, with the date to be determined. The invitation is one of the most coveted honors in the food industry.
Read the full story on Houston Press.
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