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Top NYC news: 12 NYPD members have died from suspected virus; surge in medical calls; more

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Published on April 08, 2020
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Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in New York City.

At least 12 NYPD members have died from suspected cases of coronavirus

The New York City Police Department has lost its 12th member to a suspected case of coronavirus.

Read the full story on CNN.

Hal Willner, 'SNL' staple and acclaimed music producer, has died

The multi-faceted and musically voracious producer died one day after his 64th birthday, which was Monday, at home in New York City. He had symptoms consistent with those caused by COVID-19.

Read the full story on NPR.

New York City paramedics face a surge in medical calls

New York City paramedics are facing a surge in medical calls; first responders are facing four times as many cardiac calls. Nearly 10 times as many of those patients are dying.

Read the full story on MSNBC.

One of the world’s largest churches is becoming a field hospital

The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine will become an emergency hospital, as the coronavirus crisis consumes the city.

Read the full story on NowThis.

Brooklyn chemical attack suspect stalked victim’s building for days, relative says

Video released by the NYPD shows the attacker sitting on the woman's stoop, on the corner of 64th Street and Ninth Avenue in Sunset Park Sunday night before getting up and pouring the caustic liquid on her.

Read the full story on New York Daily News.


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