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New York City commuters ride in a sanitized subway car on the morning after the first shutdown.
New York City commuters ride in a sanitized subway car on the morning after the first shutdown. (Stephanie Keith/Getty Images)

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

MTA Considers Subway Reservation System Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

As the MTA grapples with maintaining social distancing in its notoriously cramped system, said CEO Pat Foye, "We're looking at everything."

NYC Barber's Virtual 'Quarancuts' School Guides At-Home Haircuts

Even Emmy winner Billy Porter needs help giving loved ones haircuts when stuck at home. New York City barber Xavier Cruz is here to help.

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Council Bills Aim To Help Restaurants Survive Coronavirus Crisis

Bills will waive third-party delivery fees and prevent landlords from holding restaurateurs personally liable for business closures.

MTA Nears 2 Million In Distributed Masks, 4M Pairs of Gloves

The personal protection equipment distribution spans the MTA's transportation services and also includes 24,000 gallons of hand sanitizer.

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AG Fights NYPD's Claim Social Distance Policing Not Racist

As Commissioner Dermot Shea defended the NYPD against accusations of racial bias, Letitia James called out cops for their "unequal enforcement."

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Bayside Neighbors Arrested Trying To Buy Assault Rifles: Feds

One of the two Queens men caught buying assault rifles had discussed past attacks against Jewish communities online, according to a report.

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