NY coronavirus deaths top 25,000 as cases surge across US

ALBANY, N.Y. – As coronavirus cases surge across the country, New York met a grim benchmark Wednesday as the state reported more than 25,000 people have died from the respiratory illness since the pandemic began. Another nine people died due to COVID-19 on Tuesday, bringing the official statewide total to 25,003, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced as he urged New Yorkers to remain vigilant. “New …