Just follow CuoCuo's orders.
Hook up all the new lines he wants.
The increased flow demand will drop the pressure.
The lower pressure will reduce the flow to below where pilot lights stay on.
No pilot lights will cause a trickle of gas build up in structures.
Gas build up will cause structures to explode and burst into flame.
Gas can then be shut off to the destroyed structures.
This will increase the pressure available for surviving structures and residents.
Problem solved. Easy-peasy
Hook up all the new lines he wants. The increased flow demand will drop the pressure."
Newer systems shut down completely when the pressure gets too low. You get a sub-artic cold front come through for a week, let's see how Cuomo defends the deaths that would occur with the elderly shut-ins around the city when their furnace shuts off.
Pilot lights have thermocouples that shut the supply valve when the flame goes out.
Newer furnaces have spark-lighters rather than pilot lights.