NYC will request closing schools, nonessential businesses in nine zip codes NEW YORK CITY — Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Sunday that he will request power from the state to close in-person schools and nonessential businesses in nine Brooklyn and Queens zip codes as their COVID-19 cases continue to remain over 3 percent. Read More » Albany County has 17 new COVID-19 cases Read More »   Doctors: Trump's blood oxygen level dropped twice recently Read More »   Despite pandemic, Colonie proposed taxes would remain flat in 2021 Read More »   Section II soccer players prefer masks over not playing Read More »   Shopping malls struggle with Santa and safety Read More »   He's fought COVID-19 for months. Can he ever really beat it? Read More »   More coronavirus coverage Read More »   Join the coronavirus Facebook group Read More »   Unsubscribe  |  Manage Preferences  |  Privacy Notice Albany Times Union 645 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, NY 12211 © 2020 Hearst Communications