Social Distance Enforcement 'Not Stop And Frisk' | Virus Latest

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

NYPD Social Distance Enforcement Is Not Stop And Frisk: Mayor

"Stop and frisk was a systematic, oppressive, unconstitutional strategy,," the mayor said. "This is the furthest thing from that."

'He Helped Everyone': Bed-Stuy Mourns Local Legend, Bakery Owner

A vigil and fundraiser have been set up after Lloyd Porter, a business owner, actor and Bed-Stuy institution, died from coronavirus.

See It: Elizabeth Warren Backs NYC Essential Worker Bills

"Now it's so much clearer how much everyone else relies on your work," the Massachusetts senator told NYC essential workers on Thursday.

City To Give Out Free Face Masks In Central Park This Weekend

The city will distribute masks at three different spots in Central Park and in Morningside Park on Saturday and Sunday.

New York City To Test 140,000 For Antibodies In Next Month

The tests will be offered for free by appointment at five locations.

In Other News:

3 Charged With Resisting Arrest At Vigil For Queens Rapper

Police arrested three people after breaking up an impromptu vigil outside Queensbridge Houses for local rapper Kiing Shooter.