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Sydney Fishman

Special Report: In Our Backyard

Inwood

Episode 4: The Inwood rezoning has faced community scrutiny and legal challenge since it was proposed in 2018, and its future remains uncertain.

Special Report: Shutdown: The Coronavirus

Jewish traditions during a pandemic

Like other traditions, synagogues have been organizing memorials at home to grieve through Zoom. 

Special Report: Shutdown: The Coronavirus

San Francisco based doctor comes back home to NYC to help

Dr. Tomas Diaz traveled to New York City to join the fight against COVID-19 at NY Presbyterian Hospital.

Special Report: Shutdown: The Coronavirus

News from New York, New Jersey and California in today’s coronavirus roundup

‘New York State on Pause’ will likely continue after May 15, in some areas of the state.

Special Report: Shutdown: The Coronavirus

Trump attacks governors again in the midst of the pandemic

President Donald Trump continued his feud with the governors today. It began with tweets stoking the flames of protest against […]

Special Report: Shutdown: The Coronavirus

Mental health issues can soar in social isolation caused by pandemic

But even with online resources, mental health issues are proven to be exacerbated by social isolation.

Special Report: Shutdown: The Coronavirus

Living with an anxiety disorder during a pandemic

Will someone I love be contaminated? 

Special Report: Shutdown: The Coronavirus

White House will offer new guidelines advising Americans to wear masks

Meanwhile the coronavirus continues to wreck havoc.  In just two weeks 10 million Amerians have lost their jobs.

Special Report: Shutdown: The Coronavirus

Coronavirus outbreak threatens health of California farmworkers

Nearly half of California’s farm workers have no health coverage.

Special Report: Shutdown: The Coronavirus

The coronavirus hurls Oakland schools into uncertainty

As kids struggle to begin online classes in Oakland, there is a digital divide for low-income families.