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

Local Hero Firefighter's Online Concerts Are Coronavirus Escape

Even after 24-hour shifts as an NYC firefighter, Dante Mazzetti performs live online concerts from his Chelsea balcony to boost morale.

Woman Shares 'My Local Heroes' Tales During Coronavirus

Everyday people are powerful and make a difference, said Eleanor Traubman, a Brooklynite who is telling their stories online.

NYC Contest To Award Fashionable Coronavirus Masks

Kids and "kids at heart" can send photos to state Sen. Brad Hoylman of their face coverings to enter the "Make A Mask" competition.

Washington Heights Raises $8K To Keep Local Bookstore In Business

Word Up Community Bookshop, run by a nonprofit aiming to bring books to communities without access to them, started the GoFundMe last week.

No Current NYC Educators Named To Cuomo's 'Reimagine Education' Council

Gov. Cuomo released the names of educators and others who would advise the state on its new effort to "reimagine education."

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Jerry Stiller, NYC Actor And Comedian, Has Died: Son Ben Stiller

The New York City actor, comedian, father and grandfather died from "natural causes" said his son, actor Ben Stiller.

Rapper Nick Blixky Shot Dead In Brooklyn

Nickalus Thompson, 21, known as Nick Blixky, was found fatally wounded on a Prospect Lefferts Garden street, authorities said.