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Karen Camela Watson

Special Report: Shutdown: The Coronavirus

Farmers destroy staggering amounts of food even as food lines grow

Restaurants, hotels and schools were some of their biggest customers, and with their closing, there were no quick pivots to process massive amounts of food into smaller, consumer-ready packaging.

Special Report: Shutdown: The Coronavirus

Trump is back at the podium

“We want to get our country open,” Trump said

Special Report: Shutdown: The Coronavirus

Black Americans are Dying at Disproportionately High Rates in the Coronavirus Outbreak

Blacks are dying at rates of up to 3,4, 5 or 6 times that of other races.

Special Report: Shutdown: The Coronavirus

New York May Have Reached its Apex in the Coronavirus Outbreak

“Hospitalizations are down, the ICU admissions are down, and daily intubations are down.”

Special Report: Shutdown: The Coronavirus

The tree of solace

If I go out the back though, where the tree is, if I go out the back door and look up, I am safe. No virus can get me there.

Special Report: Shutdown: The Coronavirus

Trump wants to reopen country in a few weeks

Despite medical experts stating that this could further spread the virus, Trump believes his timeline would work. 

Special Report: Shutdown: The Coronavirus

Life in Canarsie on PAUSE

The quiet hush of Canarsie - everyone indoors, in their backyards/park or heading to their cars or bus - is the norm for those who live here.

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Christmas at Hudson Yards

Eight months into its grand opening, New Yorkers and tourists alike have poured into Hudson Yards in numbers that exceed the expectations of supporters and critics alike.

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Living in the city of dreams means some adults must seek roommates

The trend of older renters or homeowners sharing their homes with younger adults has caught on.

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Private college students want to be included in free tuition debate

On the national level, the push for student loan forgiveness and free tuition revolves primarily around public state colleges and universities where it is believed the need is greatest.