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​New York Cancels Presidential Primary | Coronavirus Latest

A roundup of today's coronavirus news.

Presidential candidate Joe Biden speaks at a rally.
Presidential candidate Joe Biden speaks at a rally. (Jeremy Danielson/Patch)

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

New York Cancels Presidential Primary Due To Coronavirus

The presidential primary was to be held June 23; congressional and state-level primaries will still occur in case there are contested races.

Study: New York Has A Difficult Time Social Distancing

A new study has placed New York in the 10 states where social distancing and self-isolation are the most difficult.

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Strand Bookstore Finds A Way To Sell Online Amid Coronavirus

The iconic bookstore's request to be named an "essential business" by the governor was denied, but a third party has come on board to help.

Video: Mayor Heckled Over Coronavirus Prospect Park Jaunt

"This is the epitome of non-essential travel," a heckler yelled at Mayor Bill de Blasio during Hizzoner's 10-mile one-way trip to Brooklyn.

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Stoop Concerts By Brooklyn Accordionist Entertain Neighbors

Paul Stein plays from the steps in front of his home.

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Cops Snatch 20 Off-Road Vehicles 'Terrorizing' NYC Streets: NYPD

Cops found 20 ATVs, go-carts, dirt bikes and scooters riding on New York City streets on Saturday, according to the NYPD.

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