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NY State Funeral Guidelines During Covid-19

NY State Funeral Guidelines During Covid-19

The state department of health releases new guidelines for planning funerals, as life (and death) continue during the battle against the coronavirus
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The Covid-19 Pause: Liquor Stores, Laundromats and Matilda's Law

Gov. Cuomo's latest policies bring a few "starts" and more "stops"
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NY State Passes Paid Sick Leave Bill

NY State Passes Paid Sick Leave Bill

If your employment status has been effected by the coronavirus crisis, here's what you should do
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The Week in Covid-19 (3/20/20): Brooklyn, Here's Everything You Need to Know so Far

The Week in Covid-19 (3/20/20): Brooklyn, Here's Everything You Need to Know so Far

Gov. Cuomo announced Friday that New York residents are ordered to stay indoors as much as possible to curb the spread of coronavirus
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New Telemedicine Center in Brooklyn Opens to Facilitate Pre-Screening for Covid-19

New Telemedicine Center in Brooklyn Opens to Facilitate Pre-Screening for Covid-19

A new outpost at Brooklyn Hospital Center is offering a way to potentially pre-screen for coronavirus through live video conferencing
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What to do if You Think You Have Coronavirus in Brooklyn

Testing has increased in NYC by 5,000 people per day – here is what to if you think you need a test for the novel coronavirus.
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NYC Electeds Call on Mayor, NYPD to Ease Low-Level Arrest During Virus Crisis

NYC Electeds Call on Mayor, NYPD to Ease Low-Level Arrest During Virus Crisis

Community leaders say, unnecessary arrests are putting the public health is at risk
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Survey Finds Close to 40% of NYC Renters Will be Affected Immediately if out of Work due to Coronavirus

Survey Finds Close to 40% of NYC Renters Will be Affected Immediately if out of Work due to Coronavirus

More younger adults would feel the pinch, while those aged 65 and up had up to 6 months of savings
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Three NYC Elected Officials so Far Have Tested Positive for Covid-19

Three NYC Elected Officials so Far Have Tested Positive for Covid-19

Assemblymembers Charles Barron, Helene Weinstein and City Councilmember Ritchie Torres have the coronavirus
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For Artists and Creatives, Here's a Guide to Staying Afloat During Covid-19

For Artists and Creatives, Here's a Guide to Staying Afloat During Covid-19

Brooklyn Arts Council got together and organized a digital booklet of resources for artists in Brooklyn
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