NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- New Yorkers spent Christmas Day in a variety of ways, from serving warm holiday meals to those in need to visiting St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Others opted for strolls through midtown with stops for selfies, while some preferred a cozy lunch at one of the many restaurants offering outdoor seating.
Children walk by a giant teddy bear with a Christmas hat on December 25, 2020 in New York City. People are celebrating Christmas during the pandemic as the city reports an increase of nearly 2,900 new cases and a 7 day positivity rate of 6.29%.
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People dine outdoors at Epicerie Boulud on the Upper West Side on Christmas Day on December 25, 2020 in New York City. Many restaurants chose to stay open or work shorter hours on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day as a way to recoup profits as the pandemic continues to burden restaurants and bars struggling to thrive with evolving government restrictions.
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A person reflects at a diorama of the birth of Jesus Christ in St. Patrick's Cathedral on December 25, 2020 in New York City. People are celebrating Christmas during the pandemic as the city reports an increase of nearly 2,900 new cases and a 7 day positivity rate of 6.29%.
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People pose for a selfie at the Rockefeller Christmas Tree on December 25, 2020 in New York City. People are celebrating Christmas during the pandemic as the city reports an increase of nearly 2,900 new cases and a 7 day positivity rate of 6.29%.
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Children pose for photos at a sculpture of a hot air ballon on December 25, 2020 in New York City. People are celebrating Christmas during the pandemic as the city reports an increase of nearly 2,900 new cases and a 7 day positivity rate of 6.29%.
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Members of the National Action Network prepare meals and celebrate Christmas by feeding the community at their annual event on December 25, 2020 in New York City. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, NAN's annual Christmas celebration became a two-day event with a toy distribution on Christmas Eve and a southern style holiday meal that's available to go on Christmas Day.
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People pose for a photo at a sculpture of giant teddy bear with a Christmas hat on December 25, 2020 in New York City. People are celebrating Christmas during the pandemic as the city reports an increase of nearly 2,900 new cases and a 7 day positivity rate of 6.29%.
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A sign asks people to "stay safe, please keep social distancing, cover your face, wash your hands" at Lincoln Center for The Performing Arts on December 25, 2020 in New York City. The pandemic has caused long-term repercussions throughout the tourism and entertainment industries, including temporary and permanent closures of historic and iconic venues, costing the city and businesses billions in revenue.
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