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“We have fresh yeast” and “you must cover your face inside the store,” two notices highlighted by warning tape among the many handwritten signs outside Han’s Family Market, Upper West Side, Manhattan. Dave Cook. Upper West Side, Manhattan, New York…

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“In accordance with the mayor’s emergency executive order, we will be closed tonight from 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM to all except first responders,” a sign posted outside Westside Market, Morningside Heights, Manhattan. Dave Cook. Morningside Heights, Manhattan, New York…

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“Please maintain social distancing,” a hand-drawn signboard with illustrations of 2 shopping carts, 3 whole pizzas, and 6 wine bottles, outside Trader Joe’s Wine Shop, Union Square, Manhattan. Dave cook. Union Square, Manhattan, New York City. 05/27/2020

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The sidewalk ordering station, including a service bell, a visual menu of drinks, and glasses holding used and unused pens, outside Salumeria Rosi, an Italian restaurant on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Dave Cook. Upper West Side, Manhattan, New…

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“For service: Please ring door bell with your knee. Thanks!” A sign encouraging hands-free engagement posted (at knee level) outside Santa Fe, an American Southwest restaurant on the Upper West Side of Manhattan (now permanently closed). Dave Cook. Upper West…

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The uncertainties of the 2020 Biden/Trump presidential election hinted at the possibility of voter unrest and possible damage to local restaurants and stores. Shops boarded up store fronts, signalling to customers that they were still open. Amy Bentley. Union Square,…