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NYC is opening 12 more miles of open streets—from Fort Greene to Flushing

NYC is opening 12 more miles of open streets—from Fort Greene to Flushing

New York City will more than double its open streets footprint this week, banning traffic from a dozen more miles of streets to help New Yorkers spread out in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Starting May 14, the city will open 7.
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In Brooklyn, Muslims Are Giving Back to the Community During Ramadan

Acts of benevolence are a big part of observing the holy month of Ramadan. And they continue, despite COVID-19.
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Taking the Census Could Win You a Celebrity Phone Call from Lin Manuel-Miranda or Mo Rocca

Taking the Census Could Win You a Celebrity Phone Call from Lin Manuel-Miranda or Mo Rocca

To enter the contest, New Yorkers must complete the census at my2020census.gov on their computer or smartphone
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Gov. Cuomo Downplays Fears Around New York's Halt on Evictions

Gov. Cuomo Downplays Fears Around New York's Halt on Evictions

New York tenants are safe from evictions until August 20. But what happens when it's time to pay it all back?
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Brooklyn-based Delivery Programs That Serve Seniors Struggle With Funding, Increased Demand

Brooklyn-based Delivery Programs That Serve Seniors Struggle With Funding, Increased Demand

With flat-rate funding from the city, many of these programs may not make it past June 30
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New Yorkers Can Now Use Their Security Deposits to Pay June Rent

But what about rents for April, May, July and August?
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Black Americans are bearing the brunt of coronavirus recession – this should come as no surprise

Black Americans are bearing the brunt of coronavirus recession – this should come as no surprise

BY: William M.
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Study: Thousands more died in NYC than official virus tally shows

Study: Thousands more died in NYC than official virus tally shows

New York City's death toll from the coronavirus may be thousands of fatalities worse than the tally kept by the city and state, according to an analysis released Monday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Brooklyn Production Company Puts Community First

Brooklyn Production Company Puts Community First

Broadway Stages has given up a three-month lease worth over $100,000 to help combat hunger.
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New Study Shows Staggering Effect of Coronavirus Pandemic on America's Mental Health

New Study Shows Staggering Effect of Coronavirus Pandemic on America's Mental Health

By: Jean Twenge , San Diego State University When the novel coronavirus roared into the U.S., mental health took a back seat to physical health.
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