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Second Judge Dies After Brooklyn Supreme Court Deemed an Epicenter for the Novel Virus

Second Judge Dies After Brooklyn Supreme Court Deemed an Epicenter for the Novel Virus

The Brooklyn Supreme Court is now a hotbed for COVID-19, as it claims the lives of two judges and infects more
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Outdoor Fridges Are Being Filled with Free Food For Brooklyn Residents in Need

Outdoor Fridges Are Being Filled with Free Food For Brooklyn Residents in Need

Curbside refrigerators in Bed-Stuy and Bushwick are being stocked with free food for anyone who needs it
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Inside the Homes of Brooklyn's Hasidic Community, the Death Toll Rises

Inside the Homes of Brooklyn's Hasidic Community, the Death Toll Rises

The Orthodox Jewish community of Kensington has seen an increase in at-home fatalities related to COVID-19
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New Guidance Will Make Stimulus Payments Off Limits from Creditors, Says AG James

New Guidance Will Make Stimulus Payments Off Limits from Creditors, Says AG James

The attorney general issued official guidelines to banks exempting stimulus payments from garnishment under New York law
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Call for Writers: The Billie Announces a Special Edition of the '50in50' Monologue Series

Call for Writers: The Billie Announces a Special Edition of the '50in50' Monologue Series

The Billie welcomes short stories from people from all walks of life to share how love is guiding them through this global pandemic.
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Bloomberg Pitches in to Provide Meals for Healthcare Workers on the Frontline

Bloomberg Pitches in to Provide Meals for Healthcare Workers on the Frontline

Bloomberg Philanthropies in conjunction with World Central Kitchen will support healthcare workers across New York City amid COVID-19
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The Week in Covid-19 (4/17/20): Brooklyn, Here's Everything You Need to Know so Far

The Week in Covid-19 (4/17/20): Brooklyn, Here's Everything You Need to Know so Far

NY State's on PAUSE now extended through May 15, Gov. Cuomo announced, along with a mandate NY'ers wear masks in public
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Inside Telehealth: Is It Working?

Inside Telehealth: Is It Working?

Community Healthcare Network Dr. Bryan Tolentino tells BK Reader the ins-and-outs of remote care and diagnosis in this time of social distancing
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NYCHA Residents in Brownsville Receive 1,000 Face Masks, Following State Mandate

NYCHA is now taking preventative steps to ensure the wellbeing of their residents
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Report Finds a Future Uncertain for Brooklyn-Based Arts Organizations Amidst COVID-19

Report Finds a Future Uncertain for Brooklyn-Based Arts Organizations Amidst COVID-19

A new report by the Center for Urban Future shares personal stories of struggle by a number of beloved Brooklyn arts orgs
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