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New York Fashion Week to Run for Only Three Days
Mannequins with face masks and designer clothing fill a window at a Diane Von Furstenberg store in New York City on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. The The CFDA announced in June that shows will run for only 3 days in September due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
A woman wears a face mask while looking at mannequins wearing face masks as she shops at Diane Von Furstenberg in New York City on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. The The CFDA announced in June that shows will run for only 3 days in September due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
A girl rides a scooter in Battery Park with a view of The Statue of Liberty in New York City on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Whitney Museum of American Art Reopening in New York
Visitors wear face masks as they tour the works of art at the Whitney Museum of American Art on the day when it reopens to the public after being closed for over 6 months due to the Coronavirus pandemic in New York City on Thursday, September 3, 2020. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Whitney Museum of American Art Reopening in New York
Artist Akheneten Komohetep III sells his art on the street outside of the Whitney Museum of American Art on the day when it reopens to the public after being closed for over 6 months due to the Coronavirus pandemic in New York City on Thursday, September 3, 2020. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Sightseers begin to arrive on the Edge Outdoor Sky Deck observation platform at Hudson Yards in New York City on Wednesday, September 2, 2020. Edge is the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere and re opened today to guests for the first since being closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Sightseers stand on the on the Edge Outdoor Sky Deck observation platform at Hudson Yards in New York City on Wednesday, September 2, 2020. Edge is the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere and re opened today to guests for the first since being closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
A women and man wear face masks to protect from and prevent the spread of Coronavirus as they walk on the grounds of Hudson Yards in New York City on Saturday, August 29, 2020. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Guests wear face masks as they tour the Jacob Lawrence: The American Struggle exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on a day where the museum begins its reopening for members in New York City on Thursday, August 27, 2020. The Metropolitan Museum of Art will welcome all visitors back when it officially reopens on Saturday, August 29, after nearly six months of closure due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Previously, The Met had not been closed for more than three days in over a century. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
A man carries a child on his shoulders as they both walk through The High Line park when it reopens to the public with limited capacity after temporarily closing in March to help limit the spread of COVID-19 in New York City on Thursday, July 16, 2020. The park reopens with a number of protocols that will be enforced to ensure that all visitors can maintain social distancing in accordance with City guidelines. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Neon yellow circles for social distancing are on the ground while people walk through The High Line park wearing face masks when it reopens to the public with limited capacity after temporarily closing in March to help limit the spread of COVID-19 in New York City on Thursday, July 16, 2020. The park reopens with a number of protocols that will be enforced to ensure that all visitors can maintain social distancing in accordance with City guidelines. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Benches have a neon yellow circle for social distancing at The High Line park when it reopens to the public with limited capacity after temporarily closing in March to help limit the spread of COVID-19 in New York City on Thursday, July 16, 2020. The park reopens with a number of protocols that will be enforced to ensure that all visitors can maintain social distancing in accordance with City guidelines. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Performances on a Steinway Piano in Grand Central Terminal
Pianist Kaliya Kalcheva performs on a Steinway & Sons piano in Grand Central Terminal on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. MTA Metro-North welcomed back visitors and commuters to Grand Central Terminal as pianists from The Juilliard School performed on a Steinway & Sons piano until 7 pm Tuesday. New York City entered phase 2 of a four-part reopening plan Monday after being closed for 3 months due to COVID-19. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Performances on a Steinway Piano in Grand Central Terminal
Pianist Kaliya Kalcheva performs on a Steinway & Sons piano in Grand Central Terminal on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. MTA Metro-North welcomed back visitors and commuters to Grand Central Terminal as pianists from The Juilliard School performed on a Steinway & Sons piano until 7 pm Tuesday. New York City entered phase 2 of a four-part reopening plan Monday after being closed for 3 months due to COVID-19. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Day One of Phase Two on COVID-19 Reopening Plan in New York
A stylist wears a protective face mask while giving a haircut to a client at Roman K. Salon Luxury Hair Salon when New York City enters phase 2 of a four-part reopening plan after being closed for three months due to COVID-19 on Monday, June 22, 2020. Protests, looting and rioting around the country due to the death of George Floyd forced business to board up windows around the city. Phase 2 officially brings back restaurants, bars, in-store retail among other things. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Day One of Phase Two on COVID-19 Reopening Plan in New York
Workers break down the street art painted, boarded up windows of a Jimmy Choo retail store in the SOHO neighborhood of Manhattan when New York City enters phase 2 of a four-part reopening plan after being closed for 3 months due to COVID-19 on Monday, June 22, 2020. Protests, looting and rioting around the country due to the death of George Floyd forced business to board up windows around the city. Phase 2 officially brings back restaurants, bars, in-store retail among other things. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Long Lines at TD Bank During Coronavirus Pandemic in New York
TD Bank customers wear protective face masks as they wait in line for hours to enter a Chinatown bank branch in New York City on Thursday, May 28, 2020. The U.S. COVID-19 death total now tops 100,000. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
A young Black Lives Matter protester confronts an NYPD Police Officer in the days of the Coronavirus pandemic in Union Square in New York City on Thursday, May 28, 2020. Protests continue in Minneapolis and in other cities over the death of George Floyd at the hands of the Minneapolis police. All four officers involved in the incident have been fired from the Minneapolis Police Department. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
A woman wear a protective face mask while walking on a sidewalk on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in the days of the COVID-19 Pandemic in New York City on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. The U.S. Coronavirus deaths now tops 100,000. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Moving trucks, workers and boxes dominate a street on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in the days of the Coronavirus Pandemic in New York City on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. New Yorkers cannot be evicted for failing to pay their rent amid the coronavirus crisis. Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo recently announced a 60-day extension through August 20 of a moratorium that was scheduled to end in June. More than 5.5 million cases of COVID-19 have been reported worldwide resulting in over 345,000 deaths. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
A graduate receives virtual hugs during COVID-19 Pandemic
A graduate wearing a protective face mask receives virtual hugs and kisses from loved ones on an Upper West Side sidewalk of Manhattan in the days of the COVID-19 Pandemic in New York City on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. The U.S. Coronavirus deaths now tops 100,000. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Manhattan skyline in New York City during COVID-19 Pandemic
Morning fog partially hides One World Trade Center and the Manhattan skyline in the days of the Coronavirus Pandemic in New York City on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. More than 5.5 million cases of COVID-19 have been reported worldwide resulting in over 345,000 deaths. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
New York Stock Exchange reopens during COVID-19 pandemic
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo rings the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange when the NYSE reopens after after being closed for 2 months on Wall Street in New York City on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. The floor of the NYSE had been closed to traders since March 23, 2020 due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. Photo by Darren McGee/Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo/UPI
Rye Playland Beach during the Coronavirus Pandemic
An America Flag is at half-mast for Memorial Day Weekend at Rye Playland Beach during the Coronavirus Pandemic in New York City on Sunday, May 24, 2020. More than 5.3 million cases of COVID-19 have been reported worldwide resulting in over 343,000 deaths. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Rye Playland Beach during the Coronavirus Pandemic
A girl sits in a quiet section of the beach on Memorial Day Weekend at Rye Playland Beach during the Coronavirus Pandemic in New York City on Sunday, May 24, 2020. More than 5.3 million cases of COVID-19 have been reported worldwide resulting in over 343,000 deaths. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Rye Playland Beach during the Coronavirus Pandemic
A digital sign says "ID + FACE MASK REQUIRED" as Westchester County Police greet people as they enter Rye Playland on Memorial Day Weekend at Rye Playland Beach during the Coronavirus Pandemic in New York City on Sunday, May 24, 2020. More than 5.3 million cases of COVID-19 have been reported worldwide resulting in over 343,000 deaths. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
People gather Washington Sq Park during COVID-19 Pandemic
People gather in Washington Square Park for Memorial Day Weekend during the Coronavirus Pandemic in New York City on Sunday, May 24, 2020. More than 5.3 million cases of COVID-19 have been reported worldwide resulting in over 343,000 deaths. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
People gather Washington Sq Park during COVID-19 Pandemic
A girl wears a protective face mask in Washington Square Park for Memorial Day Weekend during the Coronavirus Pandemic in New York City on Sunday, May 24, 2020. More than 5.3 million cases of COVID-19 have been reported worldwide resulting in over 343,000 deaths. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
People gather Washington Sq Park during COVID-19 Pandemic
Children wear protective face masks while chasing bubbles in Washington Square Park for Memorial Day Weekend during the Coronavirus Pandemic in New York City on Sunday, May 24, 2020. More than 5.3 million cases of COVID-19 have been reported worldwide resulting in over 343,000 deaths. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Drive-in movies during COVID-19 pandemic in New York
Popeye and other classic cartoons and movies are shown in the parking lot of Bel Aire Diner in New York City on Thursday, May 21, 2020. Bel Aire Diner is now putting on retro entertainment drive-in movie nights in their parking lot. U.S. Coronavirus death toll now tops 90,000 and the number of reported cases exceeds 1.5 million. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
An MTA worker wears a protective mask as he drives a M subway train across the Williamsburg Bridge in New York City on Thursday, May 21, 2020. The U.S. Coronavirus death toll now tops 90,000 and the number of reported cases exceeds 1.5 million. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Columbia University graduates celebrate during COVID-19 Pandemic
Graduates celebrate on the steps to the Library known as "Low Beach" after Columbia University holds the Commencement ceremony for its 266th academic year in New York City on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic this years conferring of degrees graduation ceremony was held as a virtual event broadcast. The U.S. Coronavirus death toll now tops 90,000 and the number of reported cases reaches 1.5 million. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
A demonstration of UV disinfecting technology in NYC Subways
A demonstration of UV disinfecting technology takes place at the Corona Maintenance Facility in New York City on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced an ultraviolet (UV) light pilot program proven to kill COVID-19, with the first phase set to launch on subways, buses, and other New York City Transit facilities throughout the system early next week. The U.S. Coronavirus death toll now tops 90,000 as the number of reported cases reaches 1.5 million. Photo by Marc A. Hermann / MTA New York City Transit Handout /UPI
Chinatown in New York during the Coronavirus Pandemic
A woman wears a protective face mask as she exercises in the middle of a quiet Pell Street in the Chinatown section of Manhattan during the Coronavirus Pandemic in New York City on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. The U.S. Coronavirus death toll now tops 90,000 and the number of reported cases reaches 1.5 million. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Chinatown in New York during the Coronavirus Pandemic
People gather and begin to form a line for free food distribution in the Chinatown section of Manhattan during the COVID-19 Pandemic in New York City on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. The U.S. Coronavirus death toll now tops 90,000 and the number of reported cases reaches 1.5 million. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Officially designated social distancing circles in New York
Officially designated social distancing circles are set up to prevent the spread of Coronavirus in Domino Park in New York City on Sunday, May 17, 2020. The U.S. Coronavirus death toll now tops 90,000 as the number reported cases reaches 1.5 million. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
New York City beaches closed Memorial Day due to Coronavirus
The beaches at Coney Island remain mostly empty as a date to open up the beaches has not been set yet due to the Coronavirus Pandemic in Coney Island in New York City on Sunday, May 17, 2020. Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Sunday that New York City beaches will not be open for Memorial Day. The U.S. Coronavirus death toll now tops 90,000 as the number reported cases reaches 1.5 million. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
New York City beaches closed Memorial Day due to Coronavirus
Rides and amusement parks are closed and a date to open up the beaches has not been set yet due to to the Coronavirus Pandemic in Coney Island in New York City on Sunday, May 17, 2020. Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Sunday that New York City beaches will not be open for Memorial Day. The U.S. Coronavirus death toll now tops 90,000 as the number reported cases reaches 1.5 million. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
New York City beaches closed Memorial Day due to Coronavirus
A woman and child fly a kite as a date to open up the beaches has not been set yet due to to the Coronavirus Pandemic in Coney Island in New York City on Sunday, May 17, 2020. Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Sunday that New York City beaches will not be open for Memorial Day. The U.S. Coronavirus death toll now tops 90,000 as the number reported cases reaches 1.5 million. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
New York Stock Exchange during the Coronavirus in New York
A woman wears a protective mask as she walks by Federal Hall near the New York Stock Exchange which remains closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic on Wall Street in New York City on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 516.81 points. Over 22,000 people have died after testing positive for the Coronavirus in New York state. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
New York Stock Exchange during the Coronavirus in New York
A man wears a protective mask as she walks by the statue of George Washington at Federal Hall near the New York Stock Exchange which remains closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic on Wall Street in New York City on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 516.81 points. Over 22,000 people have died after testing positive for the Coronavirus in New York state. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Participants hold candles as nurses, elected officials and community members came together to commemorate the final day of Nurses Week with a vigil in Yonkers, New York on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. The vigil honored healthcare workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, celebrated COVID-19 survivors, and mourned those who lost the battle to the disease. The Coronavirus pandemic has killed over 20,000 people in New York City and has accounted for over 280,00 deaths worldwide. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
A girl dressed as superhero Supergirl wears a protective face mask as participants listen to speakers as nurses, elected officials and community members come together to commemorate the final day of Nurses Week with a vigil in Yonkers, New York on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. The vigil honored healthcare workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, celebrated COVID-19 survivors, and mourned those who lost the battle to the disease. The Coronavirus pandemic has killed over 20,000 people in New York City and has accounted for over 280,00 deaths worldwide. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Participants hold candles as nurses, elected officials and community members come together to commemorate the final day of Nurses Week with a vigil in Yonkers, New York on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. The vigil honored healthcare workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, celebrated COVID-19 survivors, and mourned those who lost the battle to the disease. The Coronavirus pandemic has killed over 20,000 people in New York City and has accounted for over 280,00 deaths worldwide. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
A tribute to healthcare workers hangs outside at the entrance of Lenox Health Greenwich Village emergency Room in New York City on Monday, May 11, 2020. The Coronavirus pandemic has killed over 20,000 people in New York City and has accounted for over 280,00 deaths worldwide. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Pedestrian and automobile traffic on 7th Avenue remains almost non existent in New York City on Monday, May 11, 2020.The Coronavirus pandemic has killed over 20,000 people in New York City and has accounted for over 280,00 deaths worldwide. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
A woman wears a protective face mask as she jogs in Hoboken, New Jersey with a view of the Empire State Building, Hudson Yards and the Manhattan skyline on Sunday May 10, 2020. The Coronavirus pandemic has killed 20,000 people in New York City and over 270,00 deaths worldwide. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
WWII aircraft flyover during COVID-19 pandemic in New York
Kathy Ross of New Jersey waves to her her son who is onboard one of the vintage WWII aircraft as they flyover and by the Statue of Liberty, One World Trade Center and the Manhattan skyline over the Hudson River as part of a celebration for the 75th anniversary of VE Day which signaled the end of World War II on Friday, May 8, 2020. The anniversary comes in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic which has killed nearly 20,000 people in New York City and over 270,00 deaths worldwide. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
NYPD Police Officers escort the homeless and others who want to remain on the Subway cars off of the trains after the subways are closed in New York City on Wednesday, May 6, 2020. Due to the Coronavirus pandemic for the first time in the MTA's history officials are halting regularly scheduled overnight service. On April 30th Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio, announced that the MTA will suspend trains between the hours of 1 and 5 a.m. in an effort to deep clean the system every 24 hours. The coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic is affecting 212 countries around the world accounting for over 250,000 deaths. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Shoppers wait to enter a Costco Wholesale store on a line that extends for three long city blocks in New York City on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. The coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic is affecting 212 countries around the world accounting for over 250,000 deaths. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
The Statue of Liberty stands behind refrigeration trucks that are being used as part of a temporary morgue for victims of Coronavirus in New York City on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. The coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic is affecting 212 countries around the world accounting for over 250,000 deaths. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
People enjoy 70 degree temperatures on the Great Lawn in Central Park in New York City on Sunday, May 3, 2020. The coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic is affecting 212 countries around the world accounting for over 250,000 deaths. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks at his daily Coronavirus news conference in New York City on Sunday, May 3, 2020. The coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic is affecting 212 countries around the world accounting for over 250,000 deaths. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
The USNS Comfort Navy ship departs from Pier 90 and makes its way past the Manhattan Skyline and the Statue of Liberty in the Hudson River in New York City on Thursday April 30, 2020. The floating hospital in the form of a Navy ship arrived in New York City at the end of March to relieve pressure on hospitals already overwhelmed with Coronavirus patients. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Blue Angels over Manhattan to honor first responders to Coronavirus
US Navy Blue Angels fly in formation over One World Trade Center and the Manhattan skyline in New York City on Tuesday, April 28, 2020. A formation of US Navy Blue Angels and US Air Force Thunderbirds honor first responders on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic by flying over New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
A man walks down the length of a stopped train as pedestrian traffic remains almost nonexistent at Grand Central Station Terminal on Monday, April 27, 2020. The Coronavirus pandemic has now killed over 209,000 people worldwide. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Six year old ballet student Allegra Madison in her home follows the instruction of her ballet teacher via an online dance class delivered by the Third Street Music School on Thursday, April 23, 2020 in New York City. Since schools remain closed due to COVID-19 rehearsals and in-person music and dance lessons have been converted to virtual internet home instruction. New York City remains the U.S. epicenter of the Coronavirus pandemic with roughly 20 percent of the nation's cases and fatalities. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Earth Day during the Coronavirus pandemic in New York
A building across the East River from Manhattan known as the One South First (1S1) lights its windows in the shape of a heart for Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 in New York City. Every year on April 22, Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. An estimated 2.5 million people have been infected with the new coronavirus globally and It has killed more than 171,000 people worldwide. About 25% of those deaths have been recorded in the United States. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Four men applaud and make noise as they stand on the roof of a building in the East Village section of Manhattan for the 7pm moment salute to medical staff and essential workers in New York City on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. An estimated 2.5 million people have been infected with the new coronavirus globally and It has killed more than 171,000 people worldwide. About 25% of those deaths have been recorded in the United States. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
A women and a child wear protective face masks outside of the New York Stock Exchange in New York City on Monday, April 20, 2020. Stocks dropped on Monday with the Dow falling almost 600 points. U.S. oil futures sank below zero for the first time in history due to the coronavirus pandemic. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
A woman wearing a protective face mask crosses 7th Avenue in a nearly empty of pedestrian and automobile traffic Times Square on Easter Sunday of Orthodox Easter weekend in New York City on Sunday, April 19, 2020. The world's Orthodox Christians are celebrating Easter through a series of restrictions and bans including closures of churches due to the Coronavirus pandemic. More than 13,300 people with COVID-19 have died in New York State. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
A man and woman hold hands wearing rubber gloves as they walk in a nearly empty of pedestrian and automobile traffic Times Square on Easter Sunday of Orthodox Easter weekend in New York City on Sunday, April 19, 2020. The world's Orthodox Christians are celebrating Easter through a series of restrictions and bans including closures of churches due to the Coronavirus pandemic. More than 13,300 people with COVID-19 have died in New York State. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Pedestrians wear protective face masks as they walk by a garden of tulips near the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox church on Easter Sunday of Orthodox Easter weekend in New York City on Sunday, April 19, 2020. The world's Orthodox Christians are celebrating Easter through a series of restrictions and bans including closures of churches due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Healthcare workers from NYU Langone hospital applaud when FDNY firefighters, NYPD police officers and pedestrians applaud and show their gratitude to medical staff and essential workers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic in New York City on Friday, April 17, 2020. The city's coronavirus death toll continued to climb with over 700 new COVID-19 fatalities bringing the total to over 12,000 to date. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
A healthcare worker consults with a patients who arrives to be tested for Coronavirus in Yonkers, NY on Friday, April 17, 2020. The city's Coronavirus death toll continued to climb with over 700 new COVID-19 fatalities bringing the total to over 12,000 to date. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
A man rides a bicycle on a quiet Brooklyn Bridge at the end of the day in New York City on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. Governor Andrew Cuomo said that all New Yorkers must carry face coverings in public and wear them if they cannot stay six feet from others. New York City's death count has now increased to more than 10,000. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
A backhoe is parked on Hart Island in New York City on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. For almost two centuries, New York City has used Hart Island as a place where unclaimed bodies can be buried and laid to rest. Due to Coronavirus burials here have increased. New York City's death count has now increased to more than 10,000. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
A woman bangs a pot as a noise maker to salute the healthcare workers in New York City on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. Every evening at 7:00 p.m., New York City residents open their windows to salute the city's medical workers with sound.and cheering. As of today nearly 285,000 have been infected with Coronavirus and more than 14,000 people have died in NY, NJ and CT. There are signs however that the curve is flattening. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Paramedics and EMT healthcare workers from around the country assemble for a meeting among a large group of ambulances at Fort Totten Park in Queens in New York City on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. As of today nearly 285,000 have been infected with Coronavirus and more than 14,000 people have died in NY, NJ and CT. There are signs however that the curve is flattening. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Paramedics and EMT healthcare workers from around the country assemble for a meeting among a large group of ambulances at Fort Totten Park in Queens in New York City on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. As of today nearly 285,000 have been infected with Coronavirus and more than 14,000 people have died in NY, NJ and CT. There are signs however that the curve is flattening. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
A pedestrian wearing protective face mask crosses an intersection near Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in New York City on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. As of today nearly 285,000 have been infected with Coronavirus and more than 14,000 people have died in NY, NJ and CT. There are signs however that the curve is flattening. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio visits outbreak in New York
People wait on line for food wearing protective face masks while New York Mayor Bill de Blasio speaks to workers at The Campaign Against Hunger food pantry in New York City on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. As of today nearly 285,000 have been infected and more than 14,000 people have died in NY, NJ and CT. There are signs however that the curve is flattening. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Church pews are empty of parishioners due to the Coronavirus pandemic while Cardinal Timothy Dolan offers Easter Sunday Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City on Sunday, April 12, 2020. For the first time, the United States government and President Trump have declared all 50 states a major disaster for the same event. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Coronavirus brings NYC buildings to light up blue for healthcare workers
Planet Venus moves behind One World Trade Center while its spire is lit in in blue in New York City on Thursday, April 9, 2020. Over 150 buildings all over the country lit up blue tonight at 8pm local time in solidarity with the hospital workers and first responders fighting COVID-19. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
A healthcare worker reacts while taking a break outside at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center on Monday, April 6, 2020 in New York City. All non-essential businesses in New York will remain shuttered through the end of the month Gov. Cuomo said on Monday 599 more people died overnight from coronavirus in New York State. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Pet owners suffering due to Coronavirus outbreak in New York
Hila Revilla of Queens sobs and cries as workers from the The Humane Society of New York arrive from inside to take and euthanize her 17 year old dog Bambi in New York City on Friday, April 3, 2020. Due to fears from the Coronavirus, Hila was not allowed inside the building and be with Bambi. Hila had to say her final goodbye to Bambi on the 59th Street sidewalk. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Pedestrians walk by the Be Well message on the Apollo Theater marquee in the Harlem section of New York City on Friday, April 3, 2020. The Coronavirus deaths have doubled in the past 3 days to almost 3,000 deaths. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
A woman a dog walk in Central Park where a field hospital is ready to take in sick patients in Central Park in New York City on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. The tents are located along the East Meadow near Mt. Sinai Hospital and are being used as an overflow medical center. They were erected in 48 hours by the non-profit charity Samaritan's Purse. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Death toll climbs from Coronavirus outbreak in New York City
The Empire State Building light display is lit in the red and white colors of the Red Cross intended to honor emergency workers fighting coronavirus on Tuesday March 31, 2020 in New York City. The iconic Midtown skyscraper announced the debut of a display that began at 9 p.m. Monday, and will continue on through the course of the ongoing pandemic. New York's cases have topped 75,000 and 1,550 people have died. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Death toll climbs from Coronavirus outbreak in New York City
A body wrapped in red fabric is rolled to a hearse after being unloaded to a forklift from a refrigerated truck and handled by medical workers wearing protective masks, equipment and garments as protection from COVID-19 contamination at Brooklyn Hospital Center in New York City on Tuesday March 31, 2020. New York's cases have topped 75,000 and 1,550 people have died. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
The USNS Comfort Navy ship moves on the Hudson River and the Manhattan Skyline on route to dock at Pier 90 in New York City on Monday March 30, 2020. The floating hospital in the form of a Navy ship will arrive in New York City on Monday to relieve pressure on hospitals already overwhelmed with coronavirus patients. The USNS Comfort is set to dock around 10 a.m. and it will be ready to take in patients within 24 hours. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Javits Center to be turned to hospitals to for COVID-19 in new York
Newly erected hospital rooms sectioned off with white curtains are on display after Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks with the New York National Guard on site at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Friday, March 27, 2020. The Javits Center is setting up to be turned into field hospitals to test and possibly treat cases of COVID-19 infections. Almost half of the United States are under stay-at-home orders and the United States has become the country with the most confirmed coronavirus cases at over 94,000. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Javits Center to be turned to hospitals to for COVID-19 in new York
Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks with the New York National Guard on site at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Friday, March 27, 2020. The Javits Center is setting up to be turned into field hospitals to test and possibly treat cases of COVID-19 infections. Almost half of the United States are under stay-at-home orders and the United States has become the country with the most confirmed coronavirus cases at over 94,000. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Pedestrians walk in an uncrowded Central Park in New York City on Thursday, March 26, 2020. The U.S. Now Leads the World in Confirmed Coronavirus Cases. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
NYSE to move temporarily to fully electronic trading due to Coronavirus
A trader puts on his vest on an empty floor at the New York Stock Exchange after the closing bell on Wall Street in New York City on Friday, March 20, 2020. The New York Stock Exchange will close down the floor and will move temporarily to fully electronic trading on Monday, March 23 due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The Dow fell another 900 points to end Wall Street's worst week since 2008. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Elevator buttons are covered in what appear to be a yet to be removed cleaning agent in a Manhattan apartment building in New York City on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. The federal government is working on a $1 trillion coronavirus stimulus package to try and rescue the U.S. economy from the coronavirus pandemic. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Coronavirus containment efforts in New Rochelle, New York
New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo speaks as workers in protective suits wait for the arrival of possible patients who will arrive by car at New York State's patients at New York State's first drive through Coronavirus mobile testing center at Glen Island Park in New Rochelle, New York on Friday, March 13, 2020. A one mile containment zone around New Rochelle in Westchester County will be set up in hopes of slowing down the spread of the coronavirus, which causes COVID-19. New York began its first 'drive-through' testing center for coronavirus in New Rochelle. Earlier this week New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo deployed the National Guard to New Rochelle and created a one-mile containment zone to assist with the outbreak. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Coronavirus containment efforts in New Rochelle, New York
Purple ribbons hang outside of the Young Israel of New Rochelle synagogue in New Rochelle, NY on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. A 1-mile containment zone around New Rochelle in Westchester County will be set up in hopes of slowing down the spread of the coronavirus, which causes COVID-19. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI