Tip Jar Thief Targets Crisis-Hit Restaurants | Coronavirus Latest

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

Tip Jar Thief Targets Coronavirus Hit Restaurants, Business Owners Say

A woman is raiding the tip jars of Astoria restaurants and cafes that are still open amid the coronavirus pandemic, business owners say.

NYC Coronavirus Testing Program Comes To NYCHA, Cuomo Says

New York City's public housing developments will receive their own on-site testing facilities and each resident will be given a mask.

Broadway Star Has Leg Amputated Due To Coronavirus

Nick Cordero suffered complications after getting sick in Los Angeles.

NYers Still Trying To Use Closed Fort Tryon Playground: Officials

Park staff have had to escort people out of Jacob Javits Playground half a dozen times since it was closed for a lack of social distancing.

Woman Leaves Homemade Coronavirus Masks For Bed-Stuy Neighbors

Rebecca Beeman leaves the masks in a basket on her stoop.

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Founder Of Famed NYC Eatery Le Cirque Dies

Sirio Maccioni's restaurant became arguably Manhattan's favorite dining room of the rich and famous.