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Virus a 'silent killer': More than 7,000 lives lost in NY to coronavirus, Cuomo says
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Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Thursday spoke about the grim reality of the number of coronavirus deaths surpassing those lost on 9/11. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd has the story on how this is affecting local communities. Credit: Newsday staff