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A roundup of today's coronavirus news.

Employees deliver a body at Pat Marmo's funeral home.
Employees deliver a body at Pat Marmo's funeral home. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

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

Temporary Burials Planned As NYC Death Toll Nears 2,500

A city councilmember suggested graves could be dug in the city's public parks, though the city said that was not being considered.

NYC Dog Parks Close After Coronavirus Distancing Ignored

Dog runs, handball, basketball and tennis courts will be closed up after New Yorkers kept crowding in them, parks officials said Monday.

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Cabin Fever Is A Real Affliction During Coronavirus Fight: Cuomo

"It's only been one month, but it's been a long month," Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Sunday during a news conference.

NYC Nonprofits Fear Massive Budget Cuts To Summer Youth Jobs Program

The program serves nearly 75,000 young people.

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Mount Sinai Execs Take Pay Cut To Offset Coronavirus Costs

Mount Sinai executives slashed their own pay as much as 50 percent as the system deals with an influx of coronavirus patients.

What's Happening Outside New York?

Men Rob 91-Year-Old After Helping Her Up On Village Street: Cops

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