More than anything, New York is a city defined by its crowds: the masses in Times Square, the fans filling up concert halls and theaters and, of course, the millions of commuters who make every trip on the subway an exercise in up-close interaction. But the coronavirus pandemic has suddenly changed that dynamic. With the shutdowns of so many cultural and other institutions and with offices telling workers to do their jobs from home, New York is a different city—one that often comes with more breathing room, especially given...

Source: Wall Street Journal March 13, 2020 23:14 UTC