The COVID Crisis: Cats Can Become Infected With COVID-19 And Infect Other Cats
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison found that cats can become infected with COVID-19. Continue reading
Mayor de Blasio Call For Line Of Duty Death Benefits For City Employees Who Die Of COVID-19
Mayor de Blasio today announced his support for line-of-duty death benefits for survivors of municipal employees who die of COVID-19.Continue reading
Latinos From Harlem To Hollis Continue To Face Disproportionate Effects Of COVID-19
AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel issued the following statement in conjunction with AARP New York’s presentation of testimony.Continue reading
The COVID Crisis: Health Department Rolls Out Methadone Delivery Program For NYC
The Health Department and the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) launched a program to deliver methadone to patients with COVID-19, COVID-like illness, or at high risk of COVID-19.Continue reading
MP Gale Brewer Calls For COVID-19 Early Warning System By Testing Sewage
Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer called on Mayor de Blasio and Governor Cuomo to employ the testing of sewage at wastewater treatment facilities for the
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Harlem’s Apollo Theater To Livestream Let’s Stay (In) Together Benefit Concert With DJ D-Nice
Apollo Theater announced that on Tuesday, June 2 at 7:30 p.m. it will present “Let’s Stay (In) Together: A Benefit to Support the Apollo Theater,” a special musical event streamed live at apollotheater.org.Continue reading
The COVID Crisis: The New York City Health Department Releases New COVID-19 Data
As the City continues to confront the disparities of COVID-19, the Health Department today released an updated COVID-19 data page detailing additional demographic information about how the outbreak is affecting New Yorkers from Harlem to Hollis. Continue reading
The COVID Crisis: The City And The State Need To Work Alongside Latino Institutions To Help Communities Most Impacted
Uptown council member Ydanis Rodriguez states: "This week, New York State has initiated the reopening process in counties that have shown significant progress in the fight against COVID-19.Continue reading
The COVID Crisis: Phosphorus Announces In-Home COVID-19 Viral And Antibody Testing In NY Metro Area
Phosphorus, a leading genomics firm headquartered in New York City and New Jersey, announced today that it has created two COVID-19 tests.Continue reading
Just Another Harlem Winner, As Samantha ‘Just Sam’ Diaz Wins American Idol 2020
Harlem subway singer Just Sam being crowned American Idol last night by the all-star judging panel, Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie.Continue reading
A Call For Senator Schumer And Senate Dems To Finish The Job By Passing Heroes Act
Today, the House passed the Heroes Act, a comprehensive new COVID-19 stimulus bill. Continue reading
City Reaches High Testing New Yorkers Per Day And Triples Number Of Testing Sites With CityMD
Mayor de Blasio announced today that the City will partner with CityMD to offer walk-in diagnostic COVID-19 testing to New Yorkers, effectively tripling the number of available testing sites citywide. Continue reading
Harlem Rep. Espaillat And House Democrats’ Applauds HEROES Act And Greater Impact To NY State And District
Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat announced support for The Heroes Act, House Democrats’ latest legislation to address the continued public health crisis.Continue reading
You Can Still Kick The Tires, But COVID-19 May Have Permanently Changed The Way We Buy Cars
In the past 60 days, there has been a radical change in the way consumers purchase cars and trucks. Dealerships closed their doors but continued to sell cars to consumers who completed the deals online.Continue reading
The COVID Crisis: FTC Warns That Some Nursing Homes Are Taking Stimulus Checks From Residents
Consumers across the U.S. are continuing to receive stimulus checks to offset the financial impact of COVID-19, but the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warns that some payments made to seniors are being seized by nursing homes and assisted care facilities.Continue reading