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NYPD social distancing enforcement shows racial divide targeting minorities: study

NYPD social distancing enforcement shows racial divide targeting minorities: study

An analysis by the Legal Aid Society found that while the majority of 311 complaints about people flaunting social distancing rules come from residents of the city's predominantly white neighborhoods, most of the people given summonses or getting arr
‘I’m trying not to drown’: small landlords want relief too

‘I’m trying not to drown’: small landlords want relief too

Brooklyn landlord Ting had hoped to replace the roof of his prewar brick Brownsville apartment building this year. Instead, he's using the money saved for that renovation to stay afloat after three of his four tenants didn't pay rent in May.
Bichotte Reintroduces Bill to End Racial Profiling

Bichotte Reintroduces Bill to End Racial Profiling

Assemblymember Rodneys Bichotte (D-Flatbush, Ditmas Park and State Sen. Brian A.
Crown Heights Leads Social Distancing Tickets, Arrests From 311

Crown Heights Leads Social Distancing Tickets, Arrests From 311

Cops in Crown Heights acted on 311 social distancing complaints more often than any other neighborhood in the city, a new study found.
Long lines outside NYC bike stores as people avoid public transportation

Long lines outside NYC bike stores as people avoid public transportation

Forget Trader Joe's — long lines are snaking around the corners of Big Apple bicycle stores as transit-averse New Yorkers seek a safe way to get around during the coronavirus crisis.
N.Y. Senator Sponsoring Bill That Would Allow Takeout Liquor For 2 Years After Coronavirus Pandemic Ends

N.Y. Senator Sponsoring Bill That Would Allow Takeout Liquor For 2 Years After Coronavirus Pandemic Ends

While New York has been on pause, the state liquor laws have been temporarily changed, allowing restaurants and bars to sell booze for takeout and delivery.
Police: 25-year-old fatally shot after fight inside East New York deli

Police: 25-year-old fatally shot after fight inside East New York deli

An apparent fight between a man and a deli worker in East New York turned deadly when police say one of them pulled out a gun.
Restaurants, other businesses develop creative ways to stay afloat amid pandemic

Restaurants, other businesses develop creative ways to stay afloat amid pandemic

As businesses continue their efforts to stay afloat during this pandemic, many of them are getting creative to make changes or additions to their operations to bring in more revenue.
Executive Order Allowing Groups Of 10 To Gather In New York Met With Some Criticism

Executive Order Allowing Groups Of 10 To Gather In New York Met With Some Criticism

A Friday night executive order from Gov. Andrew Cuomo now allows gatherings of up to 10 people in New York, but some are calling the move shocking, saying it could put people at risk. Click here to view original web page at newyork.cbslocal.
May cooler heads prevail: New York needs to open as many beaches, pools and playgrounds as possible this summer

May cooler heads prevail: New York needs to open as many beaches, pools and playgrounds as possible this summer

For more than 80 years, Memorial Day weekend in New York City has been synonymous with the start of summer, particularly with the opening of the city's public beaches.