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In Brooklyn, Muslims Are Giving Back to the Community During Ramadan

Acts of benevolence are a big part of observing the holy month of Ramadan. And they continue, despite COVID-19.
Gov. Cuomo Downplays Fears Around New York's Halt on Evictions

Gov. Cuomo Downplays Fears Around New York's Halt on Evictions

New York tenants are safe from evictions until August 20. But what happens when it's time to pay it all back?

New Yorkers Can Now Use Their Security Deposits to Pay June Rent

But what about rents for April, May, July and August?

VOCAL NY is Helping Brooklyn's Most Vulnerable ... With No Questions Asked And No Judgements Added

This grassroots organization is helping folks dealing with substance abuse and homelessness stay safe and healthy during the coronavirus crisis
Black Americans are bearing the brunt of coronavirus recession – this should come as no surprise

Black Americans are bearing the brunt of coronavirus recession – this should come as no surprise

BY: William M.
Why This Brownsville Single Mother is 'Mom' to Many More Than Her Own

Why This Brownsville Single Mother is 'Mom' to Many More Than Her Own

Since age 17, Venus Core has been dedicated to nurturing the youth in her neighborhood, and that hasn’t stopped for COVID-19
Free COVID-19 Antibody Testing is Coming to East New York

Free COVID-19 Antibody Testing is Coming to East New York

In an effort to get 140,000 people tested, free COVID-19 antibody testing starts next week in five neighborhoods including East New York
See How These Brooklyn Businesses Pivoted in Response to COVID-19

See How These Brooklyn Businesses Pivoted in Response to COVID-19

On the brink of survival, resilient companies reinvent themselves.
Brooklyn College Student Dedicates 200 Hours, Creates Global Musical MasterPeace

Brooklyn College Student Dedicates 200 Hours, Creates Global Musical MasterPeace

Student Harrison Sheckler released a virtual version of Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic, "You'll Never Walk Alone"
Local Pharmacies Soon Will Offer Coronavirus Testing

Local Pharmacies Soon Will Offer Coronavirus Testing

With pharmacies added as testing sites, the state hopes to increase its testing capacity to 40,000 people a day