COVID-19 Shuts Down New York

Published: March 18, 2020, 11:42 a.m.

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Seth Barron\\xa0and\\xa0Nicole Gelinas\\xa0discuss the coronavirus outbreak in New York City, the drastic measures being taken to control its spread, and the consequences of an economic slowdown for the city and state budget, the MTA, and New York residents.

New York\\u2014particularly New York City\\u2014is moving toward a full shutdown. Over the past week, schools have cancelled classes for an extended period and restaurants, bars, and many other businesses have closed. The historic losses in revenue to the city\'s public-transit system alone will require a multibillion-dollar bailout, Gelinas believes. Read more of City Journal\\u2019s\\xa0COVID-19 coverage\\xa0on our website.

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