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A roundup of today's coronavirus news.

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

Crowded 4/20 'Weed Party' Busted At 4:20 P.M., Cops Say

Nearly 40 non-social distancing people were found in a smoke-filled room on West 23rd Street at a party reportedly hosted by the edible company Ganja Pigs.

Coney Island Mermaid Parade Will Go On One Way Or Another

While the annual Coney Island parade won't take place as scheduled, organizers are still hoping for a live event later this year.

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Amazon Workers Stage Walkout Over Coronavirus Concerns

More than 300 Amazon warehouse workers will walk out Tuesday to protest the corporation's response to COVID-19.

3 Men Die While Quarantining At Times Square Hotel, City Says

The three men died after being released from city hospitals to quarantine at the Times Square Hilton Garden Inn before returning home.

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Inmate Dies Of Coronavirus In Long Island City Prison

One inmate in the Queensboro Correctional Facility has died of the new coronavirus, according to newly-released state data.

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Alex Rodriguez, Jennifer Lopez Make Moves To Buy The Mets: Report

Erstwhile Yankees baseball star Alex Rodriguez could soon be batting for the other team.

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