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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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BP Adams Calls for State Grants to Support Local Mask Manufacturers

BP Adams Calls for State Grants to Support Local Mask Manufacturers

Following the State's mandate that all NY'ers wear masks in public, BP Adams says contracts should go to local small businesses
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No Car, No Test! The Covid-19 Testing Site in Flatbush is Turning Away Walkups

No Car, No Test! The Covid-19 Testing Site in Flatbush is Turning Away Walkups

NY'ers ask, why set up a drive-through-only testing sites when only 45% of New York households owns a car?
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Here is Where You Can Get Tested for COVID-19 in Brooklyn

Here is Where You Can Get Tested for COVID-19 in Brooklyn

Gov. Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio scramble to increase testing in neighborhoods that are disproportionately affected by the novel virus
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Brooklyn Senior Citizens Talk Isolation and Getting On With Life During COVID-19

Brooklyn Senior Citizens Talk Isolation and Getting On With Life During COVID-19

Brooklyn has the largest population of seniors in the city, many of whom live alone and are finding ways to deal with social isolation
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Lawmakers Monitoring Crown Heights Nursing Home After Allegations Bodies Were Left For Days

Lawmakers Monitoring Crown Heights Nursing Home After Allegations Bodies Were Left For Days

Brooklyn lawmakers have asked the Governor take control of the center, after multiple reports of disturbing conditions
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