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‘Hundreds and hundreds of kittens’: the volunteers saving strays as Covid-19 closes shelters

‘Hundreds and hundreds of kittens’: the volunteers saving strays as Covid-19 closes shelters

Spring arrived in New York City almost unnoticed amid empty streets and shuttered restaurants. But the ecosystem of the city stops for no virus.
MTA To Pay Death Benefits For COVID-19 Transit Victims

MTA To Pay Death Benefits For COVID-19 Transit Victims

Under the agreement, the MTA will pay a $500,000 lump sum to the spouse, beneficiary or estate of each deceased union member who worked on or after Feb. 1, 2020.
Bodies left in beds at nursing homes as NYC morgues run out of room

Bodies left in beds at nursing homes as NYC morgues run out of room

So many people are dying from COVID-19 at two Brooklyn nursing homes that one of them is running out of room to store bodies.
NYC Coronavirus Claims Lives Of 50 Teachers And School Staffers

NYC Coronavirus Claims Lives Of 50 Teachers And School Staffers

Fifty New Yorkers who dedicated their careers to educating children have died from novel coronavirus, according to the Department of Education.
I moved from rural New York to New York City, and these photos show how they're two different worlds

I moved from rural New York to New York City, and these photos show how they're two different worlds

I grew up in a small town in upstate New York called Rhinebeck , which is about two hours north of New York City. This year, I moved to a small apartment in Brooklyn, New York City's most populous borough — and it was definitely an adjustment.
Governor Cuomo Announces Five New COVID-19 Testing Facilities in Minority Communities Downstate

Governor Cuomo Announces Five New COVID-19 Testing Facilities in Minority Communities Downstate

Announces "New York Loves" Effort to Coordinate All Foundations, Philanthropies, Not-for-Profits, Charities and Other Entities that Want to Help or Donate to the State Asks New Yorkers Who Have Recovered from Virus to Donate Blood Click here to view
As coronavirus spreads among NYC Board of Elections staff, calls grow to remove barrier to novice candidates

As coronavirus spreads among NYC Board of Elections staff, calls grow to remove barrier to novice candidates

Challenging petitions is one of the oldest campaign strategies in the book to get a rival politician thrown off the ballot.
On The Front Lines: A Haitian-American Doctor Works Around The Clock To Save Brooklyn Lives From Coronavirus

On The Front Lines: A Haitian-American Doctor Works Around The Clock To Save Brooklyn Lives From Coronavirus

Doctors, nurses and hospital employees across New York City are on the frontlines of the war against the coronavirus pandemic, which has now taken thousands of lives and infected every borough. Dr.
The St. Francis College 5th Annual Women’s Film Festival

The St. Francis College 5th Annual Women’s Film Festival

The Festival will feature workshops — Crowdfunding and The Art of the Pitch — for filmmakers from Festival sponsor Seed & Spar k, panels, Q&A sessions, and screenings that celebrate women's achievement in the moving image.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE From Flatbush Hatzolah About Family Members In Hospitals

IMPORTANT MESSAGE From Flatbush Hatzolah About Family Members In Hospitals

Important message from Flatbush Hatzolah for those with family members in the hospital over Yom Tov and Shabbos: Flatbush Hatzolah has spoken to our Rabbonim following many requests how family members should communicate with their doctors.