New York, April 17 (TIWN) From windows, balconies and rooftops, New Yorkers paid tribute to those working in health care during the coronavirus pandemic by singing Frank Sinatra's hit single, "New York, New York".

"Start spreading the news, I''m leaving today, I want to be a part of it, New York, New York," sang a large number of the city''s residents on Thursday, reports Efe news.  A residents joined in the initiative organised by the Peace of Heart Choir, which performed the song and livestreamed it on Facebook. The song was also broadcast by local radio channels, WKCR and WBAI.  The "city-wide sing-along" as the choir group described it on the Facebook page of the event, began at 7.02 p.m., following the daily two-minute round of applause in honour of essential workers such as doctors and nurses, as is done in other cities around the world.