NYC public schools are closed to curb the spread of coronavirus, but free meals are available to children. This is a public service message from WBAI New York, 99.5 FM and wbai.org. VO: Celeste Katz Marston.

On Sunday, March 22, City Watch hosts David Brand and Jeff Simmons talked with New York City Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza, Queens Borough President Sharon Lee, and New York City First Lady Chirlane McCray.

New York State business is "on pause" to stem the spread of COVID-19, but some essential businesses and services remain open. Celeste Katz Marston provides details in this public service message for WBAI New York, 99.5 FM and wbai.org

New York City Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza appeared on WBAI 99.5 FM with cohost David Brand on Sunday, March 22, 2020, to discuss how the coronavirus has impacted the New York City public school system.

New York City First Lady Chirlane McCray appeared on WBAI 99.5 FM with cohost Jeff Simmons on Sunday, March 22 to discuss the city's response to the coronavirus pandemic, and the importance of accessing mental health resources at this time.

Acting Queens Borough President Sharon Lee appeared on WBAI 99.5 FM with cohost Jeff Simmons on Sunday, March 22 to discuss the borough's response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Celeste Katz Marston presents the news for WBAI's "City Watch," March 22, 2020.

You can help stop the spread of coronavirus: A public service message from WBAI New York. Voice: Celeste Katz Marston.

On the Thursday, March 19, 2020 episode of WBAI New York's "Driving Forces," Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-N.Y.) tells Host Jeff Simmons in an interview that a member of her Congressional staff has been diagnosed with coronavirus. To subscribe for more WBAI news and talk programming: https://soundcloud.com/drivingforces

On March 19, 2020, Driving Forces host Jeff Simmons focused on the fast-moving coronavirus pandemic and its broad-reaching impact with guests: City University of New York Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez and Congressmembers Yvette Clarke and Max Rose.