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Salsa, Rock and Hustle with Dekalb Market During Daily Live Streamed DJ Sets

The popular food hall has moved its dance party to where most of America hangs out these days -- on social media

Apr 1, 2020 1:10 PM Read more >

Bushwick Pastor Becomes First Priest in the U.S. to Die of Coronavirus

Father Jorge Ortiz-Garay, the pastor of St. Brigids parish, died Friday evening at Wyckoff Hospital

Apr 1, 2020 1:08 PM Read more >

Affordable Housing Lottery Opens for 9-Story Complex in East New York

Eligible incomes range between $13,440 and $79,440 for households of one to seven people

Apr 1, 2020 12:44 PM Read more >

Remembering Those in Jewish Communities Around the World Who Fell to COVID-19

We regret to inform you of the Petira of Hagaon HaRav Yisroel Yechezkel Plutchok ZATZAL, the Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva Derech Chaim in Boro Park. Rav Plutchok was in critical condition from COVID-19 and was Niftar on Thursday afternoon.

Mar 31, 2020 12:03 PM Read more >

Attorney General Targets Air-Purifying Companies Claiming to be 'Coronavirus-Killers'

AG Letitia James orders a "cease and desist" against 3 companies who say their products can remove the virus from the air

Mar 30, 2020 4:49 PM Read more >

How New Yorkers Can Order CBD During the Covid Lockdown

With anxiety levels going through the roof due to coronavirus, a lot of people are seeking natural remedies for reducing their stress

Mar 30, 2020 1:23 PM Read more >

My Horrifying Experience Burying My Aunt During Covid-19

A niece details the challenges she faced while organizing her aunt's funeral during social distancing and the coronavirus pandemic

Mar 27, 2020 8:46 PM Read more >

BREAKING: House gives final passage to $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill

Trump has applauded the legislation and repeatedly said he would sign it.

Mar 27, 2020 1:51 PM Read more >

What a Virtual Wedding Looked Like For This Orthodox Jewish Couple

Wedding wishes are shouted from windows in Crown Heights as the newlyweds celebrate with a drive through the streets instead of holding a crowded reception.

Mar 27, 2020 11:13 AM Read more >

What's Going on Inside the ER at Brookdale Hospital, in the Time of Coronavirus?

In an exclusive interview, Dr. Sandra Scott, chair of the emergency department at Brookdale, gives us the latest

Mar 26, 2020 4:16 PM Read more >