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

Times Square Goes Dark To Highlight Struggling Small Businesses

Billboards in Times Square will shut off Wednesday night in protest of the federal government's assistance programs for small businesses.

More Cops Sent To Monitor Restaurants In 'Bar-Heavy' West Village

Nine NYC neighborhoods will see increased enforcement to make sure bars and restaurants follow social distancing rules, the mayor said.

Coronavirus Layoffs Hit Black New Yorkers Hardest: Poll

A new poll found 44 percent of Black New Yorkers live in a home where a job has been lost as compared to 27 percent of white New Yorkers.

Astoria Diner Hosts Drive-In Movie For Elmhurst Hospital Staff

Astoria's Bel Aire Diner hosted a drive-in movie night for Elmhurst Hospital workers, who've been on the frontlines of the pandemic.

Restore Parolees' Voting Rights After Coronavirus Risk: Lawmakers

It's only fair that parolees get a chance to vote after facing increased coronavirus risk behind bars, two lawmakers argued in an op-ed.

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