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Cops Use Megaphone To Curse From A Social Distance​.
Cops Use Megaphone To Curse From A Social Distance​. (Brendan Krisel/Patch)

NEW YORK CITY — These are today's stories about the city's battle to slow the new coronavirus.

Video: Cops Use Megaphone To Curse From A Social Distance

Police officers parked their cruiser on a Midtown street to engage in a socially-distant cursing match.

HELP: Queens Kayaker Takes Social Distancing Way Too Far

A stranded-yet-crafty kayaker was rescued after setting a fire on a Queens beach to form the message, "HELP," video shows.

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Trump Tweets Cuomo: 'Stop Talking'; Cuomo Retorts: 'Go To Work'

Gov. Cuomo and President Trump rekindled their socially distanced spat with sneering tweets and live, televised replies.

'Free Food': Bed-Stuy Fridge Serves Up Coronavirus Meals

Local free food group Community Solidarity's fridge on Van Buren Street has attracted both hungry residents and media attention.

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Brooklyn Half Marathon Canceled Over Coronavirus

Marathon organizers announced Friday that they canceled the event after Mayor Bill de Blasio said he'd not issue permits for May events.

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Coronavirus Splits Brides From Dream Weddings

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