Top NYC news: Suburban county residents sue WHO; golf courses, marinas reopen with restrictions

Top NYC news: Suburban county residents sue WHO; golf courses, marinas reopen with restrictionsPhoto: Alonso Javier Torres/Flickr
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Published on April 21, 2020

Read on for the most recent top news you may have missed in New York City.

Married ER workers fear the worst: What would happen to their son?

A couple who both work in New York City public hospitals are facing unimagined strain as they fight the coronavirus pandemic.

Read the full story on The New York Times.

Suburban NYC county residents sue WHO over coronavirus pandemic response

Residents of a suburban New York City county that was one of the earliest U.S. hot spots for the coronavirus sued the World Health Organization on Monday, accusing it of gross negligence in covering up and responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Read the full story on Reuters.

New York City extends cancellation of summer festivals, concerts and parades through June

New York City is canceling concerts, festivals and all other nonessential events through June, as the city seeks to drive down its coronavirus infection rate, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Monday.

Read the full story on CNBC.

The long, hard road ahead to revive New York City’s economy

The features that distinguish New York were paralyzed by the pandemic and will take the longest to come back.

Read the full story on The New York Times.

Marinas, golf courses reopen in New York to strict protocols

Golfers are not allowed to use golf carts and must carry their own clubs, while boaters have to maintain social distancing in the marinas while refueling their boats and launching.

Read the full story on ABC New York, WABC.


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