NYC Sets New Thresholds For Reopening​ | Coronavirus Latest

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

NYC Sets New Thresholds For Reopening

The city already meets two of the three thresholds that suggest the coronavirus outbreak can be managed, Mayor Bill de Blasio said.

All NYC Public School Families Will Receive $420 Per Child For Food Benefits Through Federal Coronavirus Relief Effort

Families with public school children will receive $420 per child to help pay for food while schools continue to be closed.

Bed-Stuy Church Helps Pay Off $4M Medical Bills Amid Coronavirus

"This is not forgiveness of a debt, this is freedom from a debt," said Concord Baptist Rev. Gary Simpson about erasing 4,500 medical debts.

New Yorkers Must 'Be Smart' This Memorial Day: De Blasio

New York City will direct more cops to city beaches this Memorial Day to enforce social distancing and a ban on swimming.

Jazz Competition For High School Students Goes Virtual

The event is usually held at Jazz at Lincoln Center.

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Brooklyn Bridge Climber Shuts Down Traffic, Police Say

A "despondent" man scaled the Brooklyn Bridge and threatened to jump on Friday, according to police.