New York State has hit 15,000+ COVID-19 cases, triggering a state of emergency that’s turned the city that never sleeps into a ghost town. Times Square’s neon glow now lights up empty sidewalks, while grocery stores see lines stretching for blocks as residents stock up on essentials. 💉🥫
Schools and businesses have shuttered, leaving Wall Street’s iconic trading floors silent – no ringing bells, just the hum of uncertainty. “It feels like a movie set where everyone left,” says CGTN contributor Kevin, capturing the surreal vibe of Manhattan’s deserted financial district.
New Yorkers are adapting fast: home workouts replace gym sessions, Zoom meetings overshadow subway commutes, and pantry shelves groan under canned goods. Yet, even with anxiety in the air, community spirit shines. 🎵 Balcony singalongs and sidewalk chalk art remind the world: NYC’s heart still beats.
As one Brooklyn resident told us while waiting in a grocery line: “We’ve survived blackouts and hurricanes. This is just our next big remix.” 🔄✨
