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New York governor Andrew Cuomo spoke to Donald Trump this morning. They’ve been in an unpleasant and scary spat in recent days.

Cuomo is asking Washington for help.

New York governor Andrew Cuomo just said there would be no fresh regulations imposed on the state today. He’s holding a press conference now, which is ongoing.

Yesterday, bars and restaurants in New York and the neighboring states of New Jersey and Connecticut were ordered to become takeout-only and delivery only, and businesses from movie theaters and casinos to gyms and beyond were ordered to close last night.

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