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Domestic Violence Expert Discusses 'A Pandemic Within a Pandemic'

Domestic Violence Expert Discusses 'A Pandemic Within a Pandemic'

Domestic violence is on the rise. Still, concern also is rising amongst experts that many of the incidents are going unreported.
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Supporting Young Moms: How The Alex House Project is Giving Young Parents a Place to Turn

The Alex House Project started as a program for young moms to learn and find support, then the dads came knocking—and the door hasn’t closed with COVID-19
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NYC Mayor de Blasio Signs Covid-19 Relief Package

NYC Mayor de Blasio Signs Covid-19 Relief Package

The new bill offers protections for tenants, commercial establishments and restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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A.G. James Scores a Bit of Relief for NY Student Loan Borrowers

A.G. James Scores a Bit of Relief for NY Student Loan Borrowers

As New Yorkers struggle financially from coronavirus, the AG announces $4 million in forbearance from fraudulent companies.
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NYC Mayor Pleads with Residents for More Blood Donations

NYC Mayor Pleads with Residents for More Blood Donations

Blood donation mobile sites are reopening across the city. But will citizens show up?
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For Years, These First Responders Struggled for Community Support. Now, with COVID-19, They Need it More Than Ever

For Years, These First Responders Struggled for Community Support. Now, with COVID-19, They Need it More Than Ever

There was a time when emergency calls in Bed-Stuy went unanswered. The Bedford-Stuyvesant Volunteer Ambulance Corps was formed to answer the call.
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Cuomo: New Yorkers Can Now Gather in Groups of up to 10 People

Cuomo: New Yorkers Can Now Gather in Groups of up to 10 People

Some lawmakers wonder if the governor's decision comes too soon.
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Memorial Day: Why veterans are particularly vulnerable to the coronavirus pandemic

Memorial Day: Why veterans are particularly vulnerable to the coronavirus pandemic

By: Jamie Rowen , University of Massachusetts Amherst As the nation takes a day to memorialize its military dead, those who are living are facing a deadly risk that has nothing to do with war or conflict: the coronavirus.
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This Memorial Day Weekend, Come Join the Circus!

This Memorial Day Weekend, Come Join the Circus!

ABCCirque's live virtual cabaret
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Masking The Borough’s Police Force, Precinct by Precinct

Masking The Borough’s Police Force, Precinct by Precinct

Clothing designer Zam Barrett and his team are sewing more than 1000 face masks for Brooklyn’s police officers
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