Mayor de Blasio Appoints Annabel Palma As Test And Trace Corps’ Lead Equity Officer
Mayor de Blasio announced today that Annabel Palma will serve as the Chief Equity Officer of the City's COVID-19 Test & Trace Corps. Continue reading
Mayor Bill de Blasio And Other Electeds Sign COVID-19 Relief Package Into Law
Mayor Bill de Blasio today signed seven pieces of legislation providing relief for tenants, commercial establishments, and restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic.Continue reading
Ntozake Shange’s ‘For Colored Girls’ Continues To Rack Up Awards In Anticipation Of Larger Run
Broadway and other New York City theaters may be shuttered but for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf has been open for awards and nominations.Continue reading
Be Careful As The CDC Issues New Guidance On School And Summer Camp Reopenings
With COVID-19-related restrictions being eased, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is getting out in front of the likely scenarios of parents going back to work and sending their children back to school, daycare, or off to camp.Continue reading
Regulators Ask Netflix To Stop Streaming HD Quality
If you -- like many others -- are practicing social distancing in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak by curling up and watching a streaming platform like Netflix, then it may be time to lower your video quality. Continue reading
The COVID Crisis: Hydroxychloroquine Does Not Reduce The Death Rate, Study Says
A new study conducted by researchers from Brigham Women’s Hospital found that giving COVID-19 patients hydroxychloroquine didn’t improve their health outcomes.Continue reading
Senator Hoylman Announces New Legislation To Collect Data On COVID-19’s Impact On NY’s LGBTQ Community
Today, Senator Brad Hoylman announced new legislation to require New York State to collect and maintain data related to the sexual orientation and gender identity of New Yorkers diagnosed with COVID-19.Continue reading
Uptown Council Member Rodriguez Unveils New SBJSA Bill To Save Immigrant Owned Small Businesses
Today, Friday, May 22nd, 2020, uptown Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez, was joined by the President of the Bodega and Small Business Association of New York, Continue reading
The COVID Crisis: DCWP Warns New Yorkers About Scam Related To COVID-19
Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Lorelei Salas today warned New Yorkers of scams related to COVID-19 to protect consumers’ identity and money.Continue reading
Mayor de Blasio Announces Emergency Relief Program For Survivors Of Domestic And Gender-Based Violence
Mayor de Blasio today announced a new emergency financial relief program for survivors of domestic and gender-based violence.Continue reading
Senator Hoylman’s Legislation Allowing Restaurants And Bars To Offer Alcoholic Beverages For Take-Out And Delivery As Crisis Ends
Today, Senator Brad Hoylman announced new legislation that would continue to allow bars and restaurants to offer wine, beer and cocktails for take-out and delivery for two years after the current State of Emergency ends.Continue reading
Shelter In Place Renter Survey And Infographics From Harlem To Hawaii
Much focus in the past few months has been placed on the financial impact of COVID-19 on the rental market and individuals who rent. Continue reading
Walking Or Biking To Work Reduces Risk Of Effects Of The COVID Crisis And Early Death
While it’s no secret that being more active can boost consumers’ health, researchers have found that incorporating physical activity into the daily commute can also benefit consumers. Continue reading
Pier 1 Imports Wants To Close All Its Stores From Harlem To Hollywood For Good
The last we heard from home goods chain Pier 1 Imports was in February when the retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and announced it would shutter 450 of its 942 stores. Continue reading
The COVID Crisis: Mayor de Blasio Announces Four Part Plan For City Nursing Homes
Mayor de Blasio announced a comprehensive four-part plan today to support nursing homes citywide amid the COVID-19 crisis. Continue reading