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

Long Island Moves To Bar NYC Residents From Its Beaches

Long Island officials want their beaches to open only for residents after NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio said the city's will stay closed.

Nine NYC Hospitals Will See Visitors Return, Cuomo Says

A new two-week pilot program will explore how to safely bring visitors back into New York hospitals, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday.

Phony Coronavirus Treatment Scams Need Harsh Punishment: Schumer

New York Sen. Chuck Schumer wants the federal government to crack down on businesses hawking phony coronavirus treatments and cures.

NY Democratic Presidential Primary Must Be Held, Judge Rules

The Democratic presidential primary had been canceled on grounds that the coronavirus posed too big a safety threat.

Remote Summer School Will Serve 178K NYC Students, Mayor Says

"It's been tough on our kids," Mayor de Blasio said. "We're going to have to be creative about supporting them."

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Saluting The Class Of 2020: NYC Patch Virtual Yearbook

Patch is recognizing the senior class of 2020.