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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.
Summer in Lockdown: 5 Families Mull a Spoiled Season

Summer in Lockdown: 5 Families Mull a Spoiled Season

Dolly and Amaya Diaz were hoping to spend July and August in the sun, playing softball. Nael Genao was planning a big trip out of the country.
Minorities Disproportionately Impacted by COVID-19 Policing: NYC Study

Minorities Disproportionately Impacted by COVID-19 Policing: NYC Study

Over the past few weeks, photos and videos purportedly showing bias by New York cops in enforcing social distancing rules have been circulating publicly. Alleged incidents of harassment have been cited by advocacy groups.

One-time IDC state senator, Jesse Hamilton, attempts Brooklyn comeback

A former Democratic state senator who helped hand control of the upper chamber to Republicans is hoping to mount a political comeback.
Brooklyn nurse worked 24 hours straight just to keep patients alive

Brooklyn nurse worked 24 hours straight just to keep patients alive

At the height of the coronavirus crisis , Dwayne Brown was clocking 20-hour shifts at Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center but even on his days off, he was still working. Click here to view original web page at nypost.
House committee to hear from HHS watchdog who identified hospital supply shortages

House committee to hear from HHS watchdog who identified hospital supply shortages

Joe Biden says it's "totally irresponsible" for President Donald Trump to be taking and touting the anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine as a way to prevent COVID-19. Click here to view original web page at www.nbcnews.