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Coronavirus: All New Rochelle Public Schools To Close

Three are closed because of the containment zone, but officials toured those that were still open and got feedback from staff and students.

Police Negotiate End To Shotgun Standoff In Southeast

A 20-year-old had refused to come out.

Beware Coronavirus Scams: Westchester County DA

The DA warned about fundraising fakes, bogus products and identity theft.

The Met To Close All Locations In Effort To Combat COVID-19

Museum officials will announce next steps soon for the main location on Fifth Avenue, the Met Breuer location on Madison Avenue and the Cloisters in Washington Heights.

» Also Worth a Look Today

• 1st Orange County Coronavirus Case Announced
• Coronavirus: New Rochelle Containment Area Goes Into Effect
• Archdiocese Of NY Closes Elementary Schools Amid Coronavirus Fear
• Ossining Schools Make Changes For Coronavirus Planning, Cleaning
• New York Coronavirus: Suffern Death Probed
• Eastchester, Mount Kisco, Peekskill Cancel St. Patrick's Parades
• Coronavirus Symptoms Affect Brewster School Schedule
• Rockland St. Patrick's Day Parade Canceled

» Across America

1. NBA Season Suspended Indefinitely
2. Trump Bans Air Travel From Europe Over Coronavirus
3. Coronavirus U.S.: Updates For Thursday, March 12
4. How Parents Are Handling Coronavirus Fears

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