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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

Mar 20, 2020 4:24 PM Read more >

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

Mar 19, 2020 7:02 PM Read more >

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.

Mar 19, 2020 3:23 PM Read more >

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

Mar 18, 2020 5:16 PM Read more >

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

Mar 18, 2020 10:33 AM Read more >

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

Mar 17, 2020 6:06 PM Read more >

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

Mar 17, 2020 4:27 AM Read more >

Read NYC Mayor's Full, Official Emergency Executive Order, Response to Coronavirus

The order went into effect on Monday, March 16

Mar 17, 2020 4:27 AM Read more >

New Referral Program, Led by RiseBoro, Aims to Address Food Insecurity in the Borough

Bilingual service makes face-to-face referrals to all the programs residents probably never knew existed.

Mar 13, 2020 3:57 PM Read more >

Small Biz Owners Say Rising Rents, Access to Capital Top List of Concerns at Meeting with BP

BP Adams kick off small business roundtable series at BKLYN Commons

Mar 13, 2020 1:43 PM Read more >