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Brooklyn resident and waitress Casey Stewart peers out from a ski mask she adapted to protect herself from coronavirus after riding the subway to Times Square, Thursday, March 12, 2020, in New York to see for herself the virus outbreak's effect on the city. She is also wearing a protective mask beneath the ski mask. Stewart, who works at two restaurants, said she's definitely noticed a drop in the number of customers. She's also concerned because at least one of the places she works may have to close for at least a week or possibly longer. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Brooklyn resident and waitress Casey Stewart peers out from a ski mask she adapted to protect herself from coronavirus after riding the subway to Times Square, Thursday, March 12, 2020, in New York to see for herself the virus outbreak's effect on the city. She is also wearing a protective mask beneath the ski mask. Stewart, who works at two restaurants, said she's definitely noticed a drop in the number of customers. She's also concerned because at least one of the places s…

March 13, 2020

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Big city, big worry: Pressure mounting to close NYC schools
March 13, 2020 8:40 a.m.

Big city, big worry: Pressure mounting to close NYC schools

NEW YORK (AP) — The coronavirus sapped New York City of its famous hustle and bustle Friday, with no Broadway, no basketball games, no big gatherings, a populace unnerved by an ever-worsening crisis and mounting pressure to close down public schools.