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New York’s plan to become a fairer city after COVID-19

A street cleaner walks through the closed Broadway theatre district near Times Square following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., May 24, 2020. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly

New York city is using the Global Goals as a roadmap for its COVID-19 recovery. Image: REUTERS/Andrew Kelly

Penny Abeywardena
Commissioner for International Affairs, Mayor's Office, City of New York
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