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A glimpse into NYC street vendors without labor unions

At City Hall Park, members across multiple New York City unions came together to attend a ‘Unions for Kamala Harris’ […]

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SCOTUS issues are getting Harris supporters to the polls, voters and experts say

Kiana Pichardo was not born when Justice Clarence Thomas was appointed to the Supreme Court in 1991. Pichardo, a Gen […]

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Fear and the element of choice in the upcoming election

For Jacob Katrow, an independent voter, the fear of Donald Trump winning the presidency outweighs his preference to vote Republican […]

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Union members and politicians mobilize at DC 37’s ‘Labor for Harris’ rally

Union chants, dancing and songs like Public Enemy’s Fight the Power kicked off District Council 37 (DC 37)’s ‘Labor for […]

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An evening in the Financial District: Where patriotism meets society

Harry Kona, an employee of the “I Love NY” gift shop on Broad Street, across from the New York Stock […]

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“What’s outrageous? Poverty wages!” Amazon labor union, elected officials rally in Maspeth

Following Monday’s rally in Staten Island, Amazon Labor Union (ALU) members gathered outside of the company’s DBK-4 Warehouse in Queens, […]

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Amazon labor union holds rally in Staten Island, debuts Union Hall

Strong winds, new enclosures, and police presence did not deter Amazon Labor Union members and their supporters from gathering for […]

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From Sneakers to Social Justice: How George Floyd’s Passing Broke Michael Jordan’s Silence On Race

Four years ago, I was casually scrolling through my Instagram timeline and witnessed the horrifying footage of George Floyd’s death […]

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120 students and faculty arrested at NYU Gaza encampment, protests continue into Tuesday

Following the suit of other Manhattan-based private universities, NYU students are protesting the continued war in Gaza and calling for […]

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Little Egypt: A Community to Build

Queens is home to some of New York City’s most diverse neighborhoods. In Flushing, you will find the Chinese; in […]

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Unveiling the Influence of College Education on Voting Behavior

In the last 8 years, Iowa has shifted to a more conservative state. Republicans have unified control over the state […]

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Casting Ballots in Camouflage: The Hidden Barriers to Military Voting

What does patriotism and civic duty entail? For many, it conjures images of voting and military service, widely considered to […]

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J. Ann Selzer: Still Crunching the Numbers

Ms. Selzer felt she was falling on deaf ears, or perhaps not enough. Either way, she quickly had the polling […]

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From dancing at home to 15 years as a dance company choreographer

As a Bronx-born dancer and choreographer, Ronald Coleman is leading HeartBreak Crew 15 years later. Growing up the son of […]

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Walnut Hills United Methodist Church: A Progressive Congregation in an Iowa That Turned Red

It is Sunday morning in Urbandale — a city of 45,000 about nine miles northwest of Des Moines, Iowa. Autumn […]

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Jennifer Lynne Williams’ Incredible Impact on the Next Generation of Sports Business Professionals

Having a mentor in sports, one of the most competitive industries to break into, is invaluable. Whether you want to […]

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City Order Slows Efforts of East Village Non-profit Amidst Ongoing Migrant Crisis

On Avenue B and East 7th Street outside of the old St. Brigid’s Catholic School in the East Village is […]

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Beyond the Spotlights on Politicians, a Local Iowa Radio Station Weaves into Community

At the end of a gravel road is Joe Hynek’s Victorian farmhouse. Next to the television in the living room […]

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Gentrification in Astoria, Queens: Can Yuppies Co-exist With Communities That Rely On Cheaper Cost of Living?

On the corner of Broadway and 33rd Street in Astoria, Queens sits Omonia Cafe, an authentic Greek bakery  known for […]

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At the Young Republicans National Federation Conference: Nikki Haley Prevails, but Sexism Lingers in GOP

Nikki Haley has emerged as a standout in recent debates, swiftly climbing in the polls and positioning herself as the […]

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Community Unity is Not Dead

This story starts in the wrong area of Springfield Gardens. After two subway rides, my first ride on the Long […]

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Vivek Ramaswamy and his Complicated Relationship with the Indian American Community

The Indian American community appears sharply divided on Vivek Ramaswamy’s candidacy. While some view him as a figure aligning with […]

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In Iowa, Residents Weigh the Benefits of Green Energy

Tensions flared at the end of a town hall meeting in Osceola, IA. Two representatives from RPM Access, a Midwest […]

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Representation for Black and Brown Iowans, One Newspaper At A Time

Iowa is not all presidential campaign pit stops and long, winding farmland in the way that popular depictions of the […]

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Clarke County’s voter turnout soared with Donald Trump’s name on the ballot. Will the trend continue?

New York University’s Reporting the Nation-Reporting New York cohort cultivated a specialized report on the 2024 presidential election. In this […]

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A Godmother for the Neighborhood

  Five steps off Williamsburg’s arguably busiest street, Bedford Avenue, two windows are filled with unique vintage – not thrift […]

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How Caitlin Clark’s Start in West Des Moines Built a Homegrown Star at Iowa

It was a football game at Dowling Catholic High School. The student section was in a frenzy. After the game, […]

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Waterfront: Inside the Fishing Industry

Except for “ready” and “done,” “fuckin’” and “shit” are the two most used words on Neptune, a hand-crafted 50-year-old boat […]

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Tennis and Family: A Conversation with Florimond Le Goupil-Maier

New York City tennis coach, Florimond Le Goupil-Maier, has played the sport since he was a young child. He shares […]

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Passion Turns to Hostility in Clashing Protests at Washington Square Park

The conflict between Israel and Hamas reached Washington Square Park in Manhattan, New York City on Oct 17. People of […]

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Opinion: It’s Time to Rethink the Push for People to “Use Their Platforms” and Address Political Issues on Social Media

In the hours following the announcement of a terrorist attack on Israel by the Hamas terrorist group, I pondered the […]

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New York University Students Upset at University’s Response to Israeli-Hamas Conflict

Amidst the Israeli-Hamas conflict in the Middle East that has prompted global responses, New York University students have vocalized their […]

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Israeli and Palestinian counter protests fill Washington Square Park

An escalation in military-grade violence across Israel and Palestine remains the leading topic of discussion across timelines, headlines and New […]

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Meet the Bodega Cats of NYC

There’s something so magical about finding something so unordinary inside of something ordinary. For some people, that is a pearl […]

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Biden Addresses the United Nations

From the United Nations (UN) in New York, President Joe Biden addressed the leaders of nearly 200 nations. As the […]

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New Yorkers Question Biden’s Allocation of Additional Funds to Ukraine Amid Ongoing Migrant Crisis

Many New Yorkers question President Joe Biden’s choice to maintain support for Ukraine during the ongoing humanitarian crisis, suggesting that […]

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“It’s not the problems of Ukrainians, it’s problems of the whole world:” Ukrainians Stand in Support of Zelenskyy Outside U.N. Headquarters

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the Russian attacks on his nation as “clearly a genocide” on Tuesday in an address […]

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A day in the life of a chess hustler in NYC

This is the story of a chess hustler named Marcel “Marty” Anderson. A 58-year-old man who was born and raised […]

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AI has these educators weary, and hopeful

When news hit Twitter that the winner of a Digital Arts competition at the Colorado State Fair used an AI-generated […]

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Hamlet in under an hour: this play is taking Shakespeare to therapy

Hamlet is a story that most learn when they’re young and many come to love. Interpretations are plentiful. A small […]

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This artist makes her living on TikTok

Ari Brochin is 24 years old, from Millburn, New Jersey, and a recent graduate of Elon University.    She’s also […]

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A Day in the Life of a Drag Queen

  Chase Ingrande (He/Him) lives the best of both worlds. By day, he is a 28-year-old software developer for Bravo. […]

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The Museum at FIT exhibits hip-hop fashion

New York is the birthplace of many trends, especially in fashion. One of these trends is celebrating its 50th anniversary […]

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A look into the life of a food truck owner

  On Livonia Avenue, Brooklyn, the L train rumbles past above; below, a colorful food truck is parked, and inside […]

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Child Athletes: Is it worth it in the end?

Legos. Dress up. Playing Pretend. All things 6-year-olds love. A childhood filled with exciting and colorful weekends, watching a sibling’s […]

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Hmong American voting in the 2022 election

Approximately 50,000 Hmong people, members of an ethnic group from Southeast Asia, immigrated to the United States four decades ago. […]

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NFTs – Blurring the Lines in NYC’s Art Scene

  NFT – a three letter acronym that you’ve probably heard on the news or read about online and wondered […]

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Iranian Americans in NYC Creating Community Outside of Protests

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Sober Curiosity: Where It Came From and Where It’s Headed

In the city that never sleeps, partying until the sun comes out is nearly a right of passage for New […]

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Is It Cool To Be Catholic in NYC?

There’s a burgeoning subculture of young adults living in New York City who are becoming Catholic. As reporter Fiona Murphy […]

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Between E 161st and E 153rd: The artists and merchants of Yankee Stadium

Inside the stadium, the New York Yankees played their longtime bitter rivals, the Boston Red Sox. The Yanks were just […]

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“I don’t have a choice:” A plan to push cars out of Midtown Manhattan has transportation officials inspired and residents angered

Tee Adj, a pediatric nurse practitioner, worries for her lower-income patients who may have serious health conditions and are sent […]

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Pickpocket Incidents At Bryant Park Put No Damper On Holiday Visitors

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NYC to begin involuntary hospitalization of mentally ill people

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Hopelessness in Wisconsin — where both parties have failed

On the Sunday afternoon leading up to last week’s midterm election, the streets in downtown Racine, Wisconsin were close to […]

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Black Leaders Organizing for Communities encourages people of color to get out and vote

In Wisconsin, health care, social ecurity, women’s reproductive rights and public education are on the ballot.    That’s why leaders […]

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Wisconsin’s Hmong Americans in the 2022 election: how community issues and familiarity affect their vote

In the 1970s, Cherkao Vang and Mayhoua Moua arrived in the United States. Now they are American citizens and have […]

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The Farmer, Santa Claus Impersonator, And Far-Right Conspiracy Theorist That Wants To Be Wisconsin’s Next Congressman

Farmer and construction worker Chuck Barman hits conspiracy theory bingo.    He believes that UFOs are real, 9/11 and the […]

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Eyes on the Ballot: Racine and Kenosha residents react to voter fraud claims

Last September, a group of conservative activists walked into the Racine County Courthouse wearing bright yellow shirts that read “FREE […]

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Following the Kenosha shootings, voters reflect on gun rights during the midterm elections in Wisconsin

In 2020, Kenosha, Wisconsin became a place synonymous with gun violence. The city saw the shooting of Jacob Blake by […]

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They fled the war. Now what? 

Five different stories of Ukrainians who escaped the war to the US 

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Horses bring hope to North Philly youths

Life at the non-profit has been stable as more kids have turned to Fletcher Street Urban Riding Club to find a safe space.

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After one American rescued her parents in Ukraine, a new challenge emerges: Accessing healthcare

The American system is notoriously backlogged, even with President Biden’s promise to take in 100,000 Ukrainians.

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Northeast Philly recycling dump is site of artist residency

Hundreds of artists have gone through the program and have have given the trash at the dump site a new life by using it in their work.

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Daredevil Tattoo Shop and Museum in Chinatown, Manhattan

Besides being able to get a new tattoo in this little shop, Daredevil is also known for being one of the only tattoo shops in New York City to also contain a museum detailing the long history of tattoos and artists in New York.

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Gathering in Resistance: New Yorkers Stand with Ukraine 

 Hundreds of New Yorkers gather in various locations in Manhattan to denounce Russia's invasion of Ukraine 

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Beautiful Nonsense: Nightlife Revival at House of Yes

“It’s our legacy of beautiful nonsense,” said HOY co-founder Kae Burke.

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The “Old Fashion Butcher Shop”

While the culture has changed and supermarkets have been challenging local stores, the butchers of the “Old Fashion Butcher Shop” take great pride in their achievements and the friendship they have built with their customers and each other.

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Toñita’s

One of the oldest Latinx Social Clubs bridges generations together

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The fight to end cash bail In Philadelphia continues

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Spike in Black opiate overdoses in Philadelphia show racial disparities

Fatal opiate addiction overdoses in Philly’s black community rose more than 50 percent.

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Monk Jinyi, Abbot of Grace Gratitude Buddhist Temple

Jinyin became a monk when she was a teenager.

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Illegal trash dumping plagues Philadelphia’s Black and brown neighborhoods

It is common for developers to buy up vacant lots for cheap, and then leave them to fill with trash.

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The battle over the Columbus statue continues

The fate of Columbus remains in the hands of the Philadelphia Supreme Court, which will decide within the next 60 days if the statue will remain covered.

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Mayor Adams’ homeless sweeps recall history of Tompkins Square Park

Many unhoused people in Tompkins Square Park prefer the street to the shelter.

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In Bustleton, a home away from home

Bustleton is a haven for post-Soviet refugees and immigrants.

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NYU students exhibit their artwork in metaverse

Is the future of art digital? 

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South Philly’s People’s Kitchen feeds hungry neighbors

They provide fresh cooked meals led by a rotating team of city chefs.

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Supporting the unhoused in West Philadelphia

As rental assistance from the state is running dry of covid funds, there has been a stunning increase in illegal evictions.

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Angry New Yorkers erupt over what could be the end of Roe v. Wade after Supreme Court leak

 If repealed, access to abortion would not undergo a federal ban, but instead would grant individual states the ability to heavily restrict or outlaw the procedure.

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Despite mayor’s push, some unhoused don’t want to live in shelters

Pavement Pieces · Despite mayor's push, some unhoused don’t want to live in shelters

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The city’s plan to fight racial inequalities in child birth is more doulas

The mayor says this expansion will provide free access for doulas for birthing families and focus on 33 neighborhoods with greatest social needs.

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LGBTQ community find a home in Big Apple Rec League

"I can no longer walk out of my door in New York City and be alone."

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Drinks to go could be a lifeline for city restaurants

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Democratic New York gubernatorial candidate Jumaane Williams rallies to ‘tax the rich’

In the two years since the Covid-19 pandemic began, billionaires in the United States grew 57% richer, adding $1.7 trillion to their worth.

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Transgender, non-binary and gender non-confirming boxing group promotes community building

While Nolan Hanson was taking time off from competing in amateur boxing due to a wrist injury that required surgery, […]

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New Yorkers are fearful after Sunset Park subway shooting and arrest

Although there’s an increased police presence, some feel this is a part of a bigger issue of subway safety in the city.

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Little relief at the pumps

A week after Biden’s historic oil reserve release to reduce gas prices, motorist are still struggling to fill a tank.

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Non-profit helps students in Bronx grow microgreens to tackle food insecurity

Its activities are divided between organizing climate-based after-school programming like the gardening club and incorporating climate curriculum into classes.

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Arson Shakes Bushwick Queer Community

“I could have never imagined this would happen,” said Tyler Glenn, the club's bartender when the fire broke out.

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Many Ukrainian refugees live in US “legal limbo

Many Ukrainian families that don't have permanent residency or green cards in the US are staying here with just tourist visas.  They are not eligible for work and their children cannot attend school.

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Brain Drain Impacts Mental Health in Bosnia and Herzegovina

With March 2021 marking the 30th anniversary of the Bosnian war and the country facing its greatest governmental crisis since the Balkan wars, millennials and Gen Z’ers are leaving the country in droves due to political and economic issues - a phenomenon called “brain drain.” 

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NYC transit mask mandate extended

Straphangers can go maskless on April 18th.

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An abundance of methadone clinics live in Harlem

Most Harlem methadone clinics are located near residential areas.

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Citi Bike leaves out a chunk of New Yorkers including those most in need of a ride

More than 70 percent of neighborhoods with a median household income under $20,000 lack access to bike sharing. 

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NCAA Women’s Tournament Takes Steps Toward Equality

This is the first year the women’s N.C.A.A. tournament will receive similar support as the men’s N.C.A.A. tournament

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Seeding Opportunity Initiative seeks to build equity in NY’s cannabis industry

Promoted as the ‘first’ of its kind in the country, the initiative seeks to award the first 100 retail adult-use cannabis dispensary licenses to individuals with cannabis-related criminal records, or their immediate relatives.

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New York City’s Ukraine Village unites as war in Ukraine continues

 As the war goes on, the community keeps gathering for fundraising events.

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The St. Patrick Day Parade Returns to 5th Avenue

The pandemic put a halt to this loud and joyful celebration of the Irish.

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Formerly Incarcerated People Call Hochul’s Private Prison Labor Proposal “Legal Slavery”

“It is slavery,” Johnson said.  “You’re getting 10 cents an hour, and it takes jobs away out here. If private companies can have prisoners make products, they aren’t going to pay minimum wage out here.”

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International Women’s Day rally for abortion rights

Over 100 people organized in the downtown Manhattan park to march from Union Square to Washington Square Park in support of safe and legal abortion, preserving women’s rights, and in support of preserving Roe v. Wade. 

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Teaching Black History that begins in Africa can empower Black children

"Trauma would lessen, if children were taught at a young age what life was like before slavery."

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The fight for climate education in New York

Education is a missing link in the climate action plan. 

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Public housing residents in East Harlem live in food desert

From 125th to 129th street on Lexington Ave, residents are met with fast food chains like Popeyes, Dunkin Donuts, IHOP, various bodegas, and a couple of pizza places.  There are about 750,000 New York City residents living in food deserts.

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US truckers protest convoy sputters

Several convoys of truckers sprang up across the US over the last several weeks intending to drive to D.C. in time for President Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address this past Tuesday, March 1. The groups, however, have failed to gain significant traction, while some have already turned around and headed home.  

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City’s mask mandate comes to an end

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NYU takes weeks to respond to Asian students attacked on campus

AJ Sun is one of at least four Asian NYU students assaulted on campus within the past month. Campus Safety originally dismissed Sun's assault, stating that it didn't fit the requirements of a racial hate crime, causing students to lose trust in campus safety.

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Delivering Fresh Food to the South Bronx

There are now a total of 11 Community Fridges in the Bronx, where anyone can take or give food. Even though this initiative is amazing, it is still not enough.

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Ghosting Landlords discriminate against renters who use housing vouchers

Even though its been illegal in NYC since 2008, and illegal statewide since 2019, discrimination against voucher holders is the most common type of housing discrimination in the city

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Ukrainians in the East Village share their fears on Russia’s war against Ukraine

Ukraine has developed a tough skin, he says, and is ready to fight back.

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Activists take “Freedom Buses” to Rikers Island rally against notorious jail

The last day of Black History month was an opportunity for activist to protest the deplorable conditions at the jail and demand its closure.

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Russian New Yorkers Reaction to War in Ukraine

Outside the Consulate General of Russia, Russian protestors spoke of carrying a weight of shame

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Protestors fill Times Square and rally to end Russia’s war on the Ukraine

Many of the protestors had family in Ukraine.

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New Yorkers rally to support Ukraine

 Hundreds of New Yorkers, some born in Ukraine, Latvia, Kazakhstan, and even Russia, gathered to support Ukraine after the Russian invasion.

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Chinatown’s Lunar New Year Parade returns

The colorful celebration of Chinese culture returned to Chinatown after a two year hiatus due to the pandemic.

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NY gubernatorial candidate Andrew Giulani tries to grab the spotlight outside of Democratic Convention

Giuliani appeared outside of the New York Democratic State Convention alongside 2021 mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa, New York Young Republicans Club President Gavin Wax and Senate candidate Stefano Forte. The men failed to draw a crowd.

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Daycare workers face increasing challenges as Covid cases rise

Fast spreading Omicron makes any gathering of unvaccinated kids a potential superspreader event.

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Victims of Bronx fire honored in memorial

The memorial, decorated with colorful flowers, candles, and toys was accompanied by photographs of the men, women, and children who died from smoke inhalation.

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A Fight for the New Rights of Delivery Workers: Los Deliveristas Unidos

Three times each week, Gonzalez and Los Deliveristas have been hosting ‘coffee breaks’ around NYC to educate delivery workers on a new slate of delivery workers rights that went into effect on January 24.

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Transit employees struggle with mental health in wake of transit crime surge

There were more than double the number of murders and rapes in 2021 than there were in 1997, and underground assaults reached their highest count since 1997 at 461.

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Students Excited to Return to In-Person Classes After a Virtual Start

While some students thought that these two virtual weeks were helpful, others felt that ultimately, it did not help them or others enough and thought it discouraged them from learning at the best possible level.

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Slain NYPD officer Rivera lived his dream, but it was too short

“He was everything the city and NYPD needed him to be.”

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NYU Covid Protocols Halt Cheer Team from Competing at Nationals

This year, I think almost every single school, at least that I know of, is planning on going, so we are the only ones I know of who are not allowed.”

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Pandemic singles ‘swipe right’ on dating apps

The rise in dating app downloads can be attributed to hesitancy - or the inability - to meet new people in the real world.

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Omicron spoils the return to school from winter break

“The guidance is constantly changing, people are confused and frustrated, it’s a lot to keep up with."

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NYC commuters discuss plan to remove homeless from subway

"People need help out here man. It could be you tomorrow."

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An NFL weekend for the record books

“This was the best weekend in football history."

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New York University Reopens Amid the Omicron Surge

New protocols require all faculty, staff, and students to be boosted before attending in-person classes. Masks are required throughout the university.

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Sonic Serenity: A review of the music that carried Black folks through 2021

Music has the power to soothe and re-situate. The right song can transport you back in time to a place […]

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The hidden cost of miscarriage

After listening to silence with the ultrasound technician, and getting confirmation from the doctor that there was no heartbeat, Moore knew her pregnancy had ended.

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Supply shortage threatens nationwide Christmas tree inventory 

The recent increase of supply chain issues driven by the Covid-19 pandemic looms over buyers and sellers, threatening the availability of trees.  

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Trans Man: Drag Queen

As a result of being misunderstood, Jacob then found drag as a creative outlet for him to unabashedly express his new identity by performing in New York City

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Marathon runners push through pain and sacrifice in order to compete

“I compare running a marathon to like getting pregnant…because it’s not all pretty being pregnant, but once you see the baby you forget about everything.”

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The Chaotic Birth of a Coffee Shop

In February of 2020, after building the store front with his father, and only a few weeks before COVID, Lynch and the family finally opened Downtown Coffeehouse in the Lower East Side.

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Groups across the city continue to combat food insecurity

In a city lauded for its expansive dining scene, 1.2 million New Yorkers were relying on emergency food programs before the pandemic, according to City Harvest

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Surfing Into Winter

When the temps drop, committed surfers keep coming to Rockaway Beach

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Garbage piles up as sanitation workers slow down

The vaccine mandate is frustrating some workers.

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A Grocery Store Food Pantry

Suburban Food Bank for the Middle Class

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Governors Island Waits for its Next Act

New development is coming to this historic island in New York Harbor

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Fentanyl rules the new wave of addiction

Fentanyl, which is often laced into other drugs, is driving the fourth wave of the national opioid crisis.

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“Tradición del Suelo Mío”

The band has continued to share the stage with world famous artists and perform at distinguished venues and events.

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The Vibe Keeps it Alive

Andy Kessler Skatepark offers a place of community.

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The Loss of a Park

As the city moves forward with its flood plan, construction on East River Park is estimated to take five years to complete

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Small business encourage waste reduction in New York

During the pandemic, cities across the United States noticed an increase of trash being thrown away, and New York was no exception.

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Stephenie

Stephenie has lived at this spot next to a CVS pharmacy at 8th Street  and University Place in Manhattan.

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Inflation headaches continue to rock the city

Food price, one of the main drivers of inflation, has been rising exponentially since the pandemic started.

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Not playing by the rules

“Chess is the only outlet I got,

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First, let me take a selfie

 Smartphones are everywhere

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The unreachable beauty standards of social media hurts young people

"They compare their full life to someone else's highlight reel."

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New York City gears up for Christmas despite new variant fears

With the holiday season already in full swing, city officials anticipate many tourists will be visiting the city, despite Covid’s new variant, Omicron. 

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A deadly year for trans people

Black trans women and trans women of color have been especially vulnerable.

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Rats are thriving in New York City

New York also ranked as the third rattiest city in America for a second year in a row after Chicago and Los Angeles.

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Black photographer’s work reveals the power and beauty of Blackness

His models hold their heads high, often looking down the barrel of the lens, their faces stoic, powerful.

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For young Indo-Caribbean adults, culture is complex and a source of pride

Ambivalence to Indo-Caribbean culture is reflected in systems of racial identification, as seen on the census or official U.S. documents, that have historically reduced racial and ethnic identities to a matter of boxes and labels.

Special Report: Reporting Black America

Challenges persist for Black women who seek degrees in STEM

Only 2 percent of practicing scientists and engineers in the U.S. are Black women.

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Black bookstore owner say last year’s surging sales was part of anti-racism movement

 Many who got caught up in the Black Lives Movement during summer 2020, bought one or two books from Black-owned bookstores, and then never went back.

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Choosing natural hair for children

 Natural hair also has implications of African heritage and can play a major role in building the child’s pride in their origin and to foster a sense of belonging.

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A Black artist refuses labels

She’s tired of identity only being significant when the artist is a person of color.

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Some Black Parents are Choosing Afrocentric Preschools for their Children

I"’d love to see what this new generation of super confident Black kids from Afrocentric preschools is going to look like when they grow up.”

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The quest to diversify NYC’s specialized high schools 

Black and Latinx students make up 3.9 percent of Stuyvesant High School’s student body according to recent statistics by U.S. News.

Special Report: The NYC Marathon Returns

The Last Runner of the 2021 NYC Marathon

As he approached the finish line with 15 other people cheering him on behind him, he paused right before the line, savoring his last step, before jumping over it.

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The runners

The New York City Marathon has returned for its 50th anniversary after missing a year due to the pandemic. Just […]

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The thump of a bongo greets runners in Greenpoint

 Music is a huge part of the Green Point marathon spectator community. In every block is  a drummer motivating runners at the edge of a sidewalk. 

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Eager marathon coach hypes runners in the Upper East Side

An NYPD officer had to usher her out of the middle of the street. 

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Community Organizations in the Bronx Welcome Back the New York City Marathon

While running or cheering in the Bronx, a person becomes a member of the community. 

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Cheers, flags and Biofreeze in East Harlem

The good vibes were flowing for NYC Marthon runners as they ran through East Harlem.

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In Harlem, a backward marathon champ cheers the runners

He has been coming as a spectator every year since 1981

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Wheelchair racers inspire in North Williamsburg

She said the New York City Marathon was the first large event that showed her people with similar disabilities could race on an elite and welcoming stage.

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Cheers for the “Bachelor” stars and NYC Marathon runners in Long Island City

The four celebrities arrived just before 11:30 a.m. Betances and Zachary waved their posters furiously in the air, screaming out their names

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Bobo brings good vibes for a good cause at the mile nine marker

“We are going to be screaming and shouting for love today,” said Donald ‘Bobo’ Davis.  

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At the finish line, a wheelchair race champ

Ernst van Dyk of Cape Town, South Africa notched a 5th place finish.

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The 50th NYC Marathon brings thousands of runners to the city

The largest marathon in the world tipped off on Staten Island, spanning 26.2 miles to the finish line at the south end of Central Park.

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A family cheers

One sign  they held up said, “Salvi Queen” as she proudly represented El Salvador in the marathon. 

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A Spectating Paramedic in Park Slope

 “Go New York, Go New York, Go New York, Go!” he shouted, cheering on the whole city.

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The last mile of the race

Lalime recalled the thrill of getting close to the finish line.  

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The only woman of color in Nashua’s city council is reelected

Shoshanna Kelly wins a second term as Nashua, New Hampshire's Alderwoman at-large.

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Curtis Sliwa loses mayoral race after a rough day

Election workers blocked his cat from the polls, his ballot got stuck and even his fashion choice at the polls was questioned. The day ended with a double digit loss.

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After a double digit loss in the NYC mayor’s race, Sliwa concedes to Adams

After a contentious race for NYC mayor, Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa conceded to rival Eric Adams just 40 minutes after […]

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A cat, a jacket and a jammed ballot makes voting a headache for NYC Republican mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa

“I’ll be going to polling locations all day until the final tally at nine, and I will hear stories from Democrats, Independents and Republicans that their name wasn’t in the book even though they voted in the presidential election"

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The Village Halloween Parade returns

The annual Halloween parade is back.

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Curtis Sliwa trails in mayor’s race but fights on

Republican mayoral candidate and founder of the Guardian Angel, Curtis Sliwa, has spent the final week on the campaign trail hoping to pull ahead of his Democratic rival, Eric Adams.

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Black doulas are challenging rampant healthcare disparity

These health disparities are mostly a substantial reflection of the inequalities experienced by Black women on an array of socioeconomic factors.

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NYC People: Vincenzo Virzi, baker and pasta maker

An Italian baker and pasta maker in the Village gives customers a "piece of his heart" through his creations.

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NYC People: Colin Huggins, Washington Square Park Pianist

"It's the only thing I found that I can do regularly and enjoy doing..."

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Struggling taxi drivers go on hunger strike

Cabbies are facing overwhelming debt, due to the collapse and failure of the Medallion program

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The battle over East Village Park continues

Activists vow to defend the park as demolition is set to begin.

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Philadelphia begins awarding $22 million in grants for anti-violence initiatives

Data from the office of  the City Controller  details a 40% increase in homicides from 2019 to 2020.

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New York Public Library cancels late fees

Within the New York, Brooklyn, and Queens library systems those with a median household income below $50,000 were six times more likely to gain fines and have their card blocked. 

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College athletics learn to manage mental health after pandemic and stress upends goals

During the pandemic, student-athletes had both their athletic and academic careers come to a standstill. 

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Covid-19 Booster Offers More Protection and Confusion

Despite guidelines, there is still confusion across these high risk groups regarding booster shots, especially those who received a Moderna vaccine.

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Some seniors fear a return to normal

 Older adults continue to be one of the most at risk populations of becoming ill, hospitalized, or dying from Covid 19.

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Van Barbershop provides safe space for LGBTQ+ haircuts

Oftentimes, barbershops are used to traditional gender norms with hairstyles, which leaves individuals in the LGBTQ+ community in a state of distress.

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Recent high-profile murders spark conversations regarding college womens’ safety

Thirteen percent of women in college have reported being stalked with 80% of survivors stating that they knew their stalker, according to Know Your IX, a project of Advocates for Youth.

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QR code menus in restaurants expose accessibility issues

QR code menus at restaurants are “frustrating and inconvenient” and present barriers for homeless, low-income, or elderly people who might not have a smartphone or who are unfamiliar with QR codes.

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Honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day via Motorcycles

Ahead of NYC’s first official Indigenous Peoples’ Day, REDRUM, an Indigenous motorcycle club, hosted the group’s commemorative cruise.

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Celebrating the Everyday Normalcy in Black Life

“But I think that once we start to see the normalcy in everyday life as the thread that connects us all, there will be less of a conversation about why it's important to show the differences in Black life as opposed to why it's important to show that Black people are human beings. ”

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Liberation through imagination

This torrent of emotions evolved into “Philosophy,” a poem about the value of Black life, that earned 27.6k views when performed

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Penfield’s Black Supermoms Make Sure School Kids know Black Kids Matter

It wasn’t only black children and their mothers, but people of all colours and nationalities who joined both the rallies, creating an inclusive and cohesive space.

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DeBlasio’s plan to help struggling taxi drivers isn’t enough for union

Owners of medallions owe $600,000 on average according to NYTWA data. 

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Low turnout, as usual, expected for NYC upcoming local election

Now, a  new election cycle is quickly approaching  and once again New Yorkers  don't seem very interested in choosing who will run their city.  

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Afghan American women struggle to help their families in Afghanistan

The Taliban has killed those who resisted their rule in the streets, leaving civilians afraid to go outside.

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Some city teachers protest vaccine mandate

While the city claims to have thousands of substitute teachers and paraprofessionals waiting in the wings to supplant employees, many, including the U.F.T., are highly skeptical that the plan in place will adequately address their absence.

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George Floyd statue vandalized in Union Square

Passersby stopped to watch as volunteers scrubbed and brushed off the grey paint that was poured on the face of the mahogany wood and bronze painted sculpture.

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NFT or Digital asset art nets thousands in sales

Unlike cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, an NFT is typically one of a kind, which can make them extremely valuable.

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Judge Sentences Human Rights Lawyer for Criminal Contempt

Outside, the protesters were united in support of Donziger, who has waged a three-decade-long legal battle against Chevron for polluting Ecuador’s Amazon rainforest and killing potentially thousands of mostly indigenous Ecuadorian people.

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Court rules to continue Haitian deportations

The journey to the border was arduous for all migrants, but especially for women, many of whom were raped along the way. 

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The future of Vessel is uncertain after suicides haunt the once popular tourist attraction

 Its architects and stakeholders are at a standstill on how to make the sculpture a safe tourist attraction without taking away from the integrity of the original purpose of the public art piece.

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Activists chain themselves to the tree to save East River Park

The New York City Council wants to build flood control in the Lower East Side.

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MTA works on improvements after Hurricane Ida flooding

Over 20 subway lines were suspended due to the flood left in Ida’s wake. 

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Park Slope bar captures soccer frenzy

“A decade ago they wouldn’t even show these games on TV, no one would have been here."

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A dogs love can cure the blues

Early in the pandemic there was a waiting list to adopt dogs from shelters.

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Local Haitian aid organization struggles with resources to help asylum seekers

 Behind their community-facing smiles, processing the brutalization of Haitians already fleeing a country in distress weighs heavily on the leadership.

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City youths join global climate strike protest.

They want clean energy, no funding for projects polluting the environment, t environmental justice education in public schools and environmental protection for 30 percent of the country’s  land and sea. 

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Little Italy’s Feast of San Gennaro makes a comeback

Business owners hoped the feast would be the boost neighborhood businesses would need.

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Brownsville middle school manages learning in the city’s evolving Covid reality

Filling out a health pass is a prerequisite to entering the building.

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Black Lives Matter rallies to “cancel” Carmine’s after arrest of three black women over vaccine mandates

Carmine’s released a statement denying the  incident had anything to do with racism. 

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Army veteran hawks carnival game at Feast of San Gennaro

“I'm a people person, especially when it comes down to the kids,” he said.

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Preachers, Pole Dancers, and Protesters rally against vaccine mandates at New York’s Freedom Rally

They were also opposed to the requirement that NYC patrons of indoor dining and fitness facilities display vaccine cards, which they refer to as “Totalitarian Vaccine Passports” and “Movement Licenses.” 

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Travel restrictions make back to school challenging for Chinese international students

Returning to school and attending in-person classes is difficult enough, and they say China’s Five-One policy, which limits travelers to one international flight a week has turned it into a nightmare.

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Hochul celebrates union salary equity bill in Columbus Circle

This is Hochul’s first piece of legislation signed into law since taking office replacing former Governor Andrew Cuomo and becoming the first female governor in the state’s history.

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Navigating Covid-19 testing still a headache with breakthrough infections on the rise

Even in an environment where inoculation is high, evidence of breakthrough infections is beginning to emerge. 

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Brooklyn Bridge gets a bike lane

Even though bikers are now separated from pedestrians, some riders  still want more improvements. 

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Another Rocky Start to the Season for a Struggling Giants Franchise 

Just a week ago, there were tremendous expectations for Giants fans coming into the season

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Immune compromised city teachers face uncertainty as pandemic rages on

“I want to be there for my students, I want to be there for me, for my family, for my colleagues. But it is not safe.” 

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Broadway reopens after 18 months of silence

 People are slowly returning to its seats as the industry cautiously opens its doors back to the public.

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Hospital Demolition Plans Worry Queer and Nude Beachgoers

 The queer community and the nude community at The People’s Beach–with much overlap between them–have initiated petitions to #saveriisbeach.

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Protesters rally against Rikers solitary confinement as conditions in the jail plunge

“People are still dying within the walls of Rikers Island,

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The growing impact of TikTok micro-trends in fashion

  These fast-moving, disposable micro-trends have created a reckoning within the fashion industry and the issue of sustainability.

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New York business owner struggles during pandemic amid city regulations and mandates

Now, restaurants are required to ask for vaccination cards along with a valid form of identification from every customer looking to dine in.

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Airstream Art on Astor Place

“I’ve missed seeing stuff like this.”

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Some college athletes struggle under their masks

NYU’s basketball season was canceled last year and this year they are required to wear masks at all times while participating in any activity in the Palladium, their campus training facility.

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Activists vow to save East River Park

The first of the 1,000 trees are scheduled to be cut down on Monday which will destroy the downtown sanctuary feeling of the park, protestors said. 

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Vigil Honors Black Lives Killed by Police

Volunteers alternated reading the names out loud for the public to hear.

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Green-Wood Cemetery Commemorates 20th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks

“I didn't expect it to be this moving"

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East River Park Action Prepares to Save the Park They Love

The group hoped to draw a thousand people to represent the roughly one thousand trees that can be found in the 57.5 acre public park.

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Twenty years later 9/11 firefighters struggles with his health

Minogue said it was like a scene from a movie, with so much ash falling that it was almost black.

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A Day of Unity in New York City

Police, firefighters, survivors, victims, and people from all ethnicities, ages, and countries stood together to remember, reflect; and mourn. 

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Inaugural Church Lighting Marks 20 Years Since 9/11

Light cascaded from the building’s dome to its foundation in a spiritual display.

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An American Reality: From the 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing to the Capitol Riots

A collaboration between Mississippi Center for Investigative Reporting and NYU Journalism’s Pavement Pieces.

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One woman’s journey to regain her hearing

“I want to hear the leaves rustling in the wind”

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The Art of an Electronic Scam

About 18 million people fell prey to digital payment systems scams. I was one of them.

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Obstacles remain for Black and Brown cannabis users despite efforts to legalize

Current laws, some activists believe, still over-police cannabis users and dealers especially if they are people of color.

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Preserving Buddhist traditions in Coastal California

Despite the ongoing pandemic, discrimination, and even accultural alterations, on California’s Central Coast, Japanese-American cultural legacies and the Pure Land Buddhist Faith remain preserved.

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In Madison Square Park

An area famous for its unceasing movement and bustle is captured in early spring moments of verdant stillness and mystery.

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Art in the Park: The public and impermanent work of Tom Manco

The East Village artist’s installations have made an impact since they began appearing on a monthly basis in Tompkins Square Park.

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Reopening for Ramadan

The month carries great significance for all Muslims.

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Asian Adoptees Reflect on Adoption and Identity

For these adoptees, there are many more nuances within their upbringings and their journey toward self-acceptance.

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And the band played on

Keeping the show going on amidst a pandemic

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Queens residents mourn at Covid vigil

Queens Covid Remembrance Day draws roughly 2,000 viewers and 500 residents

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Floating for Free: COVID and the Staten Island Ferry

Throughout the pandemic, the ferry never stopped running,

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Black men reflect on Chauvin verdict

Black men in Harlem discuss their alarming interactions with the NYPD and express that this victory, although crucial, is fleeting, when much more remains to be done. "

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Despite Chauvin’s guilty verdict, activists will not stop fighting for justice

With the most recent police killings of people of color another wave of protest against police violence is beginning across the country.

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COVID-19 has left many Black and Hispanic landlords in serious debt

When it comes to lost rental revenue, large landlords have experienced a greater total loss, but Mom-and-Pop landlords have been impacted more severely because they have less of an ability to weather a loss of rental income.

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Families and teachers struggle to explain racial injustice to children

The conversation is difficult because she wants her son to understand racism, but also to know that his white friends do love him.

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I have a Black son: Here is how I will explain the George Floyd verdict to him someday

I will encourage him to remain his authentic, true Black self.

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New Yorkers react to Chauvin verdict

Some New Yorkers react with shock, relief, and cautious optimism. 

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Derek Chauvin convicted of murder in the death of George Floyd

After  a gut wrenching trial and 10 hours of deliberations,  former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, 45, was found guilty […]

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Burmese Americans respond to the coup in Myanmar

Burmese Americans are asking for increased intervention and aid from the United States and struggling to remain connected to loved ones during targeted phone and internet blackouts in their home country.

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Village East movie theater reopens to the public

They are operating at a limited capacity.

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Georgia’s Black voters and activists push for boycott of state

State lawmakers have overhauled voting in Georgia making it much harder to vote. Boycotts and condemnation are growing.

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Afro-Latinos endure racism from in and outside their community

Afro Latinos speak about the embedded racism within the Latino community and how representation and education can help combat colorism.

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Chinese adoptions halted by COVID

The hardest part about waiting has been “wondering how she’s doing, and not having regular updates.”

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Remote is the new workplace normal

What’s been lacking in company culture and social interactions, is made up for in working from the sofa, front stoop, and in the most comfortable leisurewear. 

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Racism in Healthcare: A Black woman’s childbirth story

 In the United States, Black women are two to six times more likely to die from pregnancy complications than white women, depending on what part of the country they live in.

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Asian community reeling from hate, violence and blame

"Lasting change will only come if we are all proactive in fighting racism..."

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Living with the sting and fear of racial hate

It is impossible not to grieve.

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One year of COVID-19 in New York City

Each photo represents a month of the pandemic, which infected over 780,000  New Yorkers and killed 48,537.

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A beautiful day in Central Park

In Central Park, people ate ice creams, picnicked, played, exercised, put on shorts, and often wore warm smiles.

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Tompkins Square Park Springs Into Action

The park was alive.

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Asian Americans speak out against surging hate crimes

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought on a surge in attacks against Asian American. The community is rallying to denounce these hate crimes.

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Pandemic Weddings

It's a time to get creative.

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Pandemic fatigue 101

A primer about the fatigue that has sent in as the pandemic drags on.

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Sticker Art, NYC

The streets of New York City are covered in tiny works of art. Thousands of stickers decorate the backs of street signs, mailboxes, lamp posts, and scaffolding. The artists behind the stickers use their surroundings to communicate with each other and the general public - expressing their views on everything from mental health to gentrification to love.

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Here’s why Texas lost water and power after a snowstorm

As many as 4 million Texans were left in the dark in freezing temperatures.

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Yankee Stadium becomes COVID-19 vaccine site for Bronx residents only

Yankee Stadium officially opened as a mass vaccination site on February 5 with 15,000 appointment openings in the first week.

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Willoughby Avenue housing nightmare

New York has temporarily enacted an eviction moratorium  in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, but what happens when you are forced to leave your home anyways?

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More Black women are choosing natural hair

The natural hair movement encourages Black women to embrace Black hair free from wigs, extensions, or chemicals that could cause damage to their natural hair roots in the long run.

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The queer community rallies behind their sacred spaces closed because of COVID-19

With COVID-19  devastating much of the country’s nightlife, many restaurants and bars have been hurting, especially the last standing 15 lesbian bars across America. 

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Dating apps can be a dangerous space for LGBTQ users

Members of the LGBTQ+ community have been targeted on dating apps by individuals who seek to harm them. Some have been victims of robbery, assault and hate crimes.

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Kim and Kanye call it quits

The headline making celebrity marriage is headed to divorce court.

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Trump is acquitted

Seven Republicans joined 50 Democrats in voting “guilty'', but they fell 10 votes shy of the 67 votes needed to charge Trump with inciting the insurrection. 

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Pakistanis “not surprised” by Trump’s acquittal

Many Pakistanis believe that Trump was directly responsible for the insurgency. 

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Street vendors struggle as New Yorkers and tourists stay home

Many New York City street vendors are struggling to keep their businesses afloat, but most are excluded from unemployment benefits. They continue to work, often operating at a loss, as commuters and tourists stay home.

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Chinatown celebrates the Lunar New Year

The city's Chinese Lunar New Year celebration is smaller this year because of the pandemic but just as joyous.

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Keeping the faith in COVID-19

Communion these days is a piece of bread from your local grocery store and whatever leftover wine you can find in your home.

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Food delivery drivers keep moving during snowstorm

Bad weather usually means more business.

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Little Italy’s restaurants need indoor dining to survive pandemic

According to Eater NYC, around 1,000 restaurants in NYC have permanently closed due to rent payments piling up.

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East Village boxing club embraces its activist roots

Once he learned of 9 Bleecker’s Yippie past, it became intertwined with his vision, further inspiring Overthrow into a place of community-building and activism.

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Advocates want more for homeless during a snowstorm

A snowstorm expected to leave 16-22 inches of snow and blizzard conditions moves officials to urge New Yorkers to stay inside. But what about those who do not have a home?

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Commuters brace for yet another MTA fare hike

Some subway-goers are unhappy with the service. They would like to see the MTA improve their system before raising fares.

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Stray pets find homes and love during pandemic

Experts attribute the spike in adoption rates to people’s desire for companionship during isolation.

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New York City Mayoral candidates share their plans on improving city public schools

Seven community members were allowed to direct questions to candidates with a focus on equity and accessibility, educational quality and safety in the classroom.  

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Korean Americans in NYC rally their community to fight domestic violence

With the COVID-19 pandemic posing an increasing number of cases of domestic violence, particularly within the Korean American community, one organization has collaborated to aid those suffering in silence.

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Hare Krishnas are still chanting and dancing in New York City

Since 1965 the Hare Krishna have been a part of New York City's landscape.

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Justice is Female 

There is a long road ahead when it comes to reaching gender equality within the courts, but female judges are proving that their identities and experiences are assets.

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Liethis Hechavarria Channels the Forces of Nature

Hechavarria immigrated to New York with her mother, Danis “La Mora” Pérez, when she was 13. Pérez, a world-renowned dancer, started the Oyu Oro Afro-Cuban Experimental Dance Ensemble shortly after arriving in the U.S.

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No Actors, But the Show Goes On

Times Square still shines in gaudy neon

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Washington Square Park from above and below

Even during the pandemic, people remain very active in the Black Lives Matter Movement, selling their arts, and playing music. 

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New York City, a place of refuge 

More than half of the people I photographed ventured out without their mask, which made me realize that the Covid-19 fatigue is real and settled

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The Paterson Great Falls: A Treasure to Behold  

The falls were designated a National Historic Park by President Barack Obama in 2009. 

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An ode to the young people of New York 

The goal of this photo essay is to capture the essence of the people that compose New York City and show the creative spirit New Yorkers carry.

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Sixty-Four Squares in Union Square Park

For the last 10 years, T.C. has sat in Union Square Park offering chess lessons and matches to passersby.

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Commuting in a pandemic world

People who rely on public transportation for their daily commute are potentially exposing themselves everyday.

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Battling food insecurities during a pandemic

New York City’s hunger crisis has been a widespread problem for years, but it’s gotten far worse due to the economic impact from the pandemic.

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App surveils Muslim community

Muslim Pro didn’t mention that they sent its users' data to X-Mode, the third party that allegedly sold data to the military’s counterterrorism unit.

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Adaptation

There are more than 27,000 restaurants, bars, and cafes in New York City. Or at least, there were before the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic

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Honk!: Cars earn a special spot in 2020

Even as more stringent restrictions were lifted, many people still prefer to enjoy some activities from the safety of their personal four-wheeled bubbles. 

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Working out looks very different during a pandemic

With gyms closing or on limited schedules, New Yorkers’ work outs have become more challenging and creative during COVID-19.

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One kitchen’s transformation in the age of isolation

Far from being a place to just enjoy meals, the pandemic has forced the residents to convert their kitchen table to serve their needs.

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Nursing homes are filled with sadness and loss during pandemic shut down

The very guidelines that have been put in place to protect the most vulnerable have backfired, causing significant mental and physical declines.

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The show goes on

The theatre industry creates approximately $13 billion dollars of tax revenue for the city of New York.

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Life with Alopecia

At 4 years old, my hair started to fall out in big clumps and my parents didn’t know what was wrong, so they took me to see a doctor.

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Loyal members help keep independent cinemas afloat

Although uncertainty continues, New York City’s remaining independent cinemas are hanging on due to their small size and outpour of support from loyal members. 

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Musicians deal with the reality of no live shows as covid takes center stage

A room full of strangers enjoying a live performance simultaneously was seen as innocent fun before, but after the covid-19 pandemic, live shows are now seen as super spreader events.

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 Black Friday’s Aftermath

This year, many retailers began to advertise those deals as early as October and offered many of them online, reflecting both the challenges that physical stores are facing and the sudden shift in how consumers prefer to shop.

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America Celebrates the Election

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New York celebrates historic win

Thousands took to the streets all over the five boroughs and across the US to celebrate the news, which came as a huge sigh of relief to millions after a tense week of unrest onset by delayed election results.

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BIDEN WINS

Although the Trump campaign continues to grasp at straws for anything that might challenge the legitimacy of the election outcomes, Biden supporters are reflecting on the historic impact of this day. 

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Biden win brings relief

 “I think that throughout Trump’s presidency we have lost sight of humanity,” she said.

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The energy of Election Day in New York City

Times Square remained peaceful even with Biden and Trump supporters sharing space. Photographers walked the streets for hours documenting the historic day. 

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Boarded up, buttons for sale and a Republican viewing party on Election Day in NYC

November 3, 2020 was like no other election day before. The streets in New York were oddly quiet and there […]

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Pennsylvania race narrows

In response to Trump's recent tweet and urgency on Wednesday to “Stop the Vote” demonstrators gathered in Philadelphia and marched into the night chanting “Count Every Vote”.

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Arab Americans of Dearborn vote Biden

 To many of them, the last four years of the Trump presidency, was characterized by marginalization of minorities, suppression of freedom of speech, and supremacist ideologies taking control of the state

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Amid national tension and uncertainty, Joe Biden scores big in Michigan.

“After a long night of counting, it is clear that we are winning enough states to reach 270 votes to reach the presidency,” said Biden.

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Three black women, three walks of life, one presidential election

Iyoniah Teague, 19  Iyoniah Teague said the morning of October 26th was one of the most nerve wracking moments of […]

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Voting in Clifton, New Jersey

Like most of the residents of this reliable blue state, Dayi casted her vote for Joe Biden.

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Taking the temperature of voters

In spite of the weather, early voters were determined to get their ballots in.

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Students wait and watch

Some students fear riots and are driven with anxiety, while others distract themselves until results are determined.

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Students strategize on mail-in or in-person voting 

The big decision for many college students is not who they will vote for but how they will cast their ballot

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Following American politics from the other side of the pond

Observing a national election while studying abroad can be a strange experience of both disassociation from the U.S. and an awkward experience of explaining American politics to others.

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Union Square polling site sees lower turnout, but passionate voters

“This is probably the most important election in the history of America.”

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Voting For The Lesser Of Two Evils

It isn’t about choosing the right president for the country, but rather picking the lesser of two evils for him.

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International students may choose other countries to study, if Trump is reelected

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NYU student flies over a thousand miles to vote

She feels personally affected by the rhetoric Trump encourages as a Jewish woman.

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Two coasts, two Biden votes

Though they represent completely opposite coasts, two students, Ahmed Yousif and Claire Cruz, are casting their first-ever votes this election […]

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Young voter from Maryland can’t find meaning in the vote

“I utterly despise both candidates."

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 Bilingual coordinator in Yonkers, N.Y. helps Spanish-speakers vote

Vanderlinde said he noticed that there were a number of voters who felt more comfortable when the instructions were explained to them in Spanish.

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Americans in China Watch and Worry

Undeterred by the time difference, Anna Rubsam is monitoring news websites, keeping updated far away from home in Iowa.

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To some voters in Stuytown, the president is “deplorable”

“I don’t think [Donald Trump] is a very nice human being."

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Soho Trump supporter cast his vote

His entire family voted for Donald Trump, believing that he “deserves a [another] chance.”

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Voting in Lower Manhattan

It was quick and easy.

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New Yorkers on edge as the city prepares for a turbulent election night

On the outskirts of Central Park, the engine of a bright yellow Halal cart hums and a man on a […]

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Denise Scudder says the stakes are high for Black Voters

What’s at stake in this election has kept Denise Scudder up at night. She said the future of her healthcare, […]

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In 2020, Election Day may rhyme with unrest. At least, that’s what officials fear

On the morning of Election Day, the atmosphere was so calm in the city that we could hear jigsaws cutting plywood boards and hammer blows.  

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Brooklyn polling site sees small crowd on Election Day

“It was so easy, I walked right in, voted, and walked right out.”

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Masked, Boarded Up, and Subdued: Election Day in Times Square

A few tourists and costumed characters did mill about, but most were wearing masks because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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NYU student casts ballot for Biden-Harris campaign 

For voter Annie Park, casting a ballot in person means making sure her vote is counted — and that her […]

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New Yorkers are ready to VOTE

As it started to get dark in NYC, voters became emboldened to show and tell people who they voted for and what groups they stood with.

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West Village streets quiet as voters brace for outcome

“These feel like the last hours of normalcy as prolonged uncertainty approaches.”

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Virginia Prepares for a Turbulent Election

As the 2020 election begins, growing fears of potential violence on and after Election Day have Virginians entering this week […]

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The Message of “Law and Order” Resonates with TriBeCa Mother

On the eve of election night, Diane Mollica took a subway to the Upper West Side, joining a line of […]

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Latino voter chooses Trump

The American people will speak

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Poll worker keeps it moving

Their small team is a diverse one.

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NYU sophomore casts ballot for Biden at dorm polling station

Time is key for the busy dance major, who must balance a full-course load on top of rigorous workouts and her job as an in-store shopper at a Whole Foods Market in Brooklyn.

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Elderly black voter does not take the right for granted

As 77-year-old Carolyn Mason sat in her kitchen filling out a mail-in ballot in October, she did not take for […]

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A reluctant voter makes a choice

With Trump as President, he believes American democracy would be further destroyed and the country would be more divided.  

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Smoke clears over Bay Area as voters take to the polls

Voting in person for the first time actually feels a lot better than voting by mail.

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Fears of violence in the aftermath of Election Day have citizens uneasy

Like many other American citizens, Weaver fears post-election violence from militia groups and other radicalized entities

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First time voters in Long Island worry about election outcome 

Her nerves were somewhat calmed after a smooth voting experience: there was little traffic on her way to the polls and there was no line once she arrived.

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The pandemic can’t stop Generation Z from voting

So many Americans just want to life to return to  normal. 

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Diverse Latino voters are making their presidential choice this election

The size and diversity of the Latino community makes it hard for any candidate to ignore them.

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Trump Tower mail in voter for Biden

“I think Joe Biden will win. God, knock on wood though,”

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For some, early voting means long lines and lots of rain

The unusually long wait time coupled with the rain and rowdy crowd made him wish he had voted by mail.

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Muslim and Arab Americans are ready for Election Day

With the elections looming, Muslim and Arab American voters across the United States are just as caught up in the stress and drama of the 2020 Presidential Election.

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Harlem sees rain showers, fast lines ahead of Election Day

The process proved easy and quick, with the longest wait time clocking in at around 20 minutes.

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Some voters are choosing not to vote

Throughout the United States, some voters have decided not to participate in the Presidential Election for a myriad of reasons.

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Puerto Ricans in Florida become key in the 2020 Presidential election 

Both candidates have been competing to win over the Latino vote in Florida and Puerto Ricans have proven to be a key demographic there, making up 27% of the overall eligible Latino voters in the state.  

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New York voters express their hopes and fears for the 2020 Election

Many feel it’s a do or die situation.

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Philadelphia embraces early voting

Philadelphians are voting in record numbers.

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Race and social justice fuel some black men to vote

For many Black male voters, the upcoming election feels like a life or death issue.

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Stakes are high for young women in the presidential election

The future looks uncertain for young women Democratic voters as election day nears.

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A New Generation of Poll Workers

“We came up with the idea to focus on recruiting high school and college students to become poll workers for the election.”

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North Jersey Democrats Hope to Make Recent Gains Stick

The Blue Wave came crashing.

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NY People: Artist, Joyce Ziyuan Jin

Joyce Ziyuan Jin is an illustration student at the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan.

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The Spirit of Little Haiti

till grappling with rampant gentrification and the coronavirus, many shops have gone out of business, sidewalks are scarcely populated, and the Cultural Complex, the center of Little Haiti’s cultural happenings, remains closed until further notice.

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NY People: A Sewing Story

Amanda Seal loves to sew.

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“Guerilla Flea Market” finds a home in Tompkins Square Park

The young activists were dealing in goods from their own closets, catering to fellow XR Youth NYC members and to visitors of Tompkins Square Park.

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Michigan militia planned to kidnap governor

It is unclear whether or not the individual’s motive was in direct retaliation to Whitmer's executive orders concerning the pandemic but the story is still developing.

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Pence debate response angers many in Jewish community

According to the Anti-Defamation League, antisemitic incidents in the United States have risen under Trump’s presidency, with a 12% increase from 2018 to 2019. 

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Biden’s back on the campaign trail after testing negative for COVID-19

Biden said that the president’s diagnosis showed the importance of taking the virus more seriously.

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NYC officials tell voters not to worry about recent glitches

Absentee ballots just went out in the mail last week and the problems quickly began.

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Voters sound off on Trump’s positive coronavirus test

One voter fears that the country will  go into chaos if Trump dies. 

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Small business owners hope for future relief

As of September 23, about one-third of the city’s restaurants and more than one-half of its bars have closed.

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NJ voters get ready for mail-in voting

According to NJ Spotlight News, about 4 million ballots are expected to be cast, and nearly all of them are likely to be mailed in or dropped off at secure locations. 

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New findings reveal that the NYPD violated human rights laws during peaceful protest

 This particular police crackdown has become known as one of the most aggressive examples of their interference in Black Lives Matter marches in New York City.

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Michigan voters debate the debate

The first presidential debate last night, marked by a clash of personalities and a heated exchange of verbal blows, consisted […]

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Brooklyn Book Festival held virtually

But the virtual format also discourages some people who don’t like online events

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NYC Restaurant owners worry about maintaining business during winter 

Following Mayor Bill de Blasio’s statement regarding indoor dining restrictions on restaurants, some restaurant owners and staff plan to march

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New Yorkers peacefully protest the grand jury verdict in the Breonna Taylor case

Despite pressure from the public for months following Taylor's shooting, an EMT shot dead as she slept in her bed during a botched warrant execution, all but one officer is being charged—and not for murder.

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Census flash mob dance on Times Square

Census data determines the allocation of trillions of dollars in federal funding to various programs within communities.

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Verdict on Breonna Taylor’s death sparks public outrage amid pre-existing racial tensions

As the public continues to express outrage and demand justice for Breonna Taylor, the justice system's role has also come under the microscope.

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The pandemic is causing mental health struggles for many Latinos

 Latinx, Black and Asian Americans have been the hardest hit throughout the pandemic.

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LaGuardia AirTrain construction will help unions, but could harm local residents

The construction could interfere with an ongoing environmental remediation and a community redevelopment project to revive Willets Point by building new affordable living.

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Republican Senate majority poised to replace RBG with Trump’s pick

Now some Democratic voters fear what will come next. 

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Politically divided family can agree on one thing, rallies are bad during a pandemic

But they butt heads on just about everything else.

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New Yorkers are vulnerable to mental issues due to pandemic

Racial and demographical disparities also play a significant role in New Yorkers' health issues during the pandemic.

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Healthcare professionals struggle with Trump’s decisions during pandemic

President Trump has not followed CDC guidelines for face-covering, and social-distancing measures by holding large in-person, indoor campaign rallies.

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Californians threatened by wildfire blame climate change

As temperatures slowly climb to hotter degrees, it has escalated the amount of dry shrubbery and organic matter that fuels fires.

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Trump voters unfazed by morality of Trump’s Covid response

On March 19th, Trump admitted to Woodward that he wanted to downplay the risk of the virus because he didn’t want to cause a panic.

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Trump rallies continue, despite the rising Covid-19 death toll

But his supporters feel that, although the virus has struck 7 million Americans,  Trump has done a fine job handling a once in  a lifetime pandemic.

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Latinos weigh in on President Trump’s management of the pandemic

Latinos have been a major target of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Fast track vaccine causes fear

 According to a recent poll by National Public Radio, just 49% of Americans now say they will get vaccinated when one is made available; 44% say they won't.

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It’s business as usual at McSorley’s Old Ale House

The Irish pub has adapted well to the Covid-19 pandemic

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A celebration of Black trans lives

Event attendees gathered in New York City’s Hudson River Park to hear from community activists, watch live performances and drag shows, eat, dance and socialize. 

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Trump defiance to hold indoor rallies amidst COVID-19 sparks polarized responses 

Since the onset of the pandemic, Trump has downplayed the severity of the virus and made contradictory claims against public health officials guidelines.

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NYC Cafes and restaurants try and survive the pandemic

Not every business has been able to stay afloat.

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A typical afternoon at Shade Bar NYC

Due to COVID-19, the business has slowed down at Shade.

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Brutal rape compels women to protest, demand rights

Most women who came out to show their strength in numbers and register dissent felt this was a pivotal point in the sexual politics space.

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West Village staple, Caffe Reggio, remains open for outdoor dining in the wake of coronavirus restrictions 

The neighborhood staple enters a new era as it adapts to coronavirus restrictions and stretches into the street for out-door dining; a sign that the hustle and bustle of Greenwich Village life is far from over.

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Fort Greene’s Dino adds outdoor dining to keep business flowing

Business has been steady since the reopening of the restaurant on June 22 and there have been no layoffs.

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Some Latinos feel the pressure of four more years of Trump

Even with the lack of popularity Trump has in the Latino community, there are still those who are supporting him.

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COVID-19 hampers Fashion Week for photographers

Photographers, hampered by safety orders, minimal programming, and travel restrictions to New York State, largely didn’t go.

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Crown Heights – Franklin Avenue

Episode 1. Crown Heights activists fight for sunlight, fear gentrification despite lack of affordable housing,

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Soho -Elizabeth Street Garden

Episode 2: Treasured green space vs affordable housing for seniors

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Sunset Park-Industry City

Episode 3: Developers believe the rezoning will bring new jobs, while residents fear those new opportunities will attract wealthier households and displace a part of Brooklyn many hold dear.

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Inwood

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

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On the heels of revelation that Trump downplayed the covid threat, voters question rallies resuming

The widening schism between Trump supporters and non-Trump supporters is all too apparent in recent times, especially as they relate to his recent rallies.

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Black men, despite political and religious views, feel pain of racism and cling to hope

“Taking care of myself is in itself an act of resistance.”

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Asian Americans struggle to find their place in a Black and white world

When the murder of George Floyd inspired nationwide protests over the summer Asian Americans felt a call to action that overrode cultural norms that discourage complaining and speaking out. 

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Film and theater industries pivot towards diversity

Initiatives like BFRJ and the Academy’s industry access guidelines seek to increase access for marginalized groups and reconstruct the historically white/male system of power at the heart of Hollywood and Broadway, by providing more training and growth opportunities for people of color.

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Memories of stop and frisk, racial profiling and microaggressions drive activists to protest

As a black woman in America she said she is in constant danger of a police encounter that could go wrong.

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Hope in the midst of racism

The disproportionate police brutality rates show that the shards of racial inequality remain firmly rooted in the U.S

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America’s racial reckoning has left black and brown people grappling with painful emotions

“It’s not our problem to fix, because we didn’t create the system."

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Overburdened mothers in Pakistan are relieved as schools reopens

Connectivity issues and frequent power breakdowns have added to the misery.

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Students from different parts of the world struggle as schools reopen during a pandemic

“I think the quality of teaching, and also the class, has significantly dropped down."

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Special needs students face learning obstacles during Covid-19

Pulling students from classes and holding interventions now have to meet CDC safety guidelines, which interfere with the crucial connections teachers need to make with these students. 

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The new normal for school life is abnormal in Michigan

As teachers and students prepare to resume school, "normal" seems like a distant memory.

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California School District Parents and Teachers Clash About Return to School

Some staff members have already returned to campus. During this time, a number of staff members have contracted COVID.

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A tribute to the mask pioneers

Wearing a face mask became a stigma  for Asian people in this country, but many continued too wear one to protect their health and the health of their community. 

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Air pollution in China rebounds to pre-COVID level

Other countries are expected to follow suit

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ICE takes aim at international students

ICE is now threatening to deport any international student who will have only online classes next semester.

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Chinese students trapped by new ICE policy

For the tenth consecutive year, China remained the largest source of international students in the US, making up 33.7% of all foreign students in 2019,

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New ICE policy adds more turmoil to the lives of international students

Unless one class is held person, international students will be deported.

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Lawsuits follow ICE policy barring international students who are taking online classes

According to The Chronicle of Higher Education, more than half of the universities are planning for in-person teaching for next semester.

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Black Lives Matter painted in front of Trump Towers

Among the painters,  the  de Blasio, his wife, and  Rev. Al Sharpton, a prominent voice in the fight against police brutality and systemic oppression.

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Economists say the US needs a bold, generous fiscal response. Congress is likely to disappoint. 

Over 150 of the nation's top economists penned an open letter calling for “immediate, bold action” to get ahead of the country's coronavirus-induced economic plunge.

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Overseas Singaporeans have pandemic obstacles to voting

Many have to brave the pandemic, travel to a different state, or even country, serve a 28-day quarantine to make their ballot count.

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 Tour ticket vendors miss the hustle and bustle of Times Square

With no tourists in sight, these two ticket vendors have been out of a jobs.

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Criminologists question what it means to “defund the police”

Cutting down community police interactions and replacing them with neighborhood vigilantes is risky. 

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Corporate bankruptcy: ‘A story that’s not going away’

A pullback in consumer spending has hit retail stores hard.

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Beijing reopens as the second wave of coronavirus dies down

People gather in shopping centers, dance in parks, and cram into subways during rush hours.

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Protests continue on Independence Day

Protestors burnt textbooks and demanded history to be rewritten

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Masks or no masks?

The Trump administration's journey.

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Los Angeles activists take to the streets again

They demanded justice for Alex Flores, a 34-year-old Latino who was killed by police last November.

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Staten Island city council candidate canvasses the black community on eve of Independence Day

As he knocked on doors, searching for votes, Richards told African American and African residents that over policing is impacting negatively the community.

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Varsity Flu

The coronavirus pandemic has left high school senior Sonja Gunderson dealing with much more than online classes and a virtual graduation.

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Rail travel in China is popular during the pandemic and filled with safety measures

But the pandemic has altered what train travel looks like.

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Brazilian international student caught in US travel ban.

She has no idea when it will end or when she will get to attend Fordham University in person.

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MTA faces crisis following COVID shutdown

Its operating budget, estimated at $17 billion for 2020, is projected to lose 45% of its funding, primarily due to the loss of ridership in the first half of the year.

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Easter Market goes back to its roots

Detroit's once bustling tourist attraction is now a small farmer's market.

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After NYC passes it’s budget, protestors clash with police

This was after the City Council passed it's budget including the $1 billion protesters were asking authorities to cut from the NYPD budget.

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NYC’s new budget cuts police funding

The budget was announced as demonstrators camped in City Park for the past week.

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China’s Airline Industry Aims to Lure Back Passengers with Unlimited Flight Pass

The campaign, called “Wild Your Weekends,” offers passengers unlimited weekend trips throughout China by the end of 2020 for 3,322 yuan (approximately $473).

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US corporate debt soars during coronavirus outbreak

A total of  724 businesses filed for bankruptcy in May, up 48 % as compared to the same month in 2019, said a report by legal-services firm Epiq Global.

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In Singapore, gay pride goes online

Instead of making a political statement in varying hues of pink, few Singaporeans attended small group gatherings in pink t-shirts.

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The Hair Room reopens

The Jersey City hair salon reopened this week after a three month shutdown.

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A second wave of the coronavirus creates travel woes in Beijing

A second wave of COVID-19 has hit Beijing.

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Despite a few bumps, NYC is social distancing more than not

Pavement Pieces found that the daily social distancing related complaint numbers were lower in the reopening, compared with the period of lockdown.

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Backyard music lessons

As long as the Seattle weather permits she plans to continue this way, leaving a hand sanitizer pump at the student’s piano and wiping down instruments after each lesson.

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Babies amongst the opioid crisis

Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome is the fate of many babies born addicted to opioids.

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Experts say ISIS exploits chaos of global pandemic to rebuild

 Ever since the coronavirus pandemic started in late 2019, ISIS has been using the crisis to gather its fighters in Syria and Iraq and reorganize to become stronger.

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Cutting through COVID

Some barbers make house calls.

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NYC’s city hall is “occupied”

They say they are not leaving until June 30th.

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The daily boom of fireworks startles New Yorkers

 The persisting fireworks have prompted several theories on social media about their origin and purpose.

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Moms lead kids in Black Lives Matter protests

"I felt compelled to create a safe space where the kids felt safe to express themselves and be on the right side of history."

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Sierra Leone activists protests the rape and killing of a 5-year-old U.S. Citizen in Freetown

The death of Kadija has sparked protests across the country’s capital as activists are calling on the government to be clamp down on fighting rape against girls and women.

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Late Support for Black Lives Matter Thrusts Brands into Damage Control

Dozens of companies have taken actions that range from social media posts to new products to more diverse boards.

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Venezuelan government leaves residents stranded in U.S. during pandemic

Venezuela’s airspace is closed to foreign and domestic flights, following direct orders from Maduro’s administration. Since then, they have sent monthly announcements extending the restriction. 

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Vulnerable communities fear eviction as COVID-19 rent morotorium comes to an end

Forty five percent of LatinX and Black tenants reported to have no confidence in being able to pay June's rent.

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Beijing is China’s new epicenter for the coronavirus

The outbreak is believed to have stemmed from Xinfadi, a food market in Fengtai district, Beijing.

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Fathers unite for justice on Father’s Day

A father led protest for racial justice was held in front of Pasadena City Hall.

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On the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth, marchers say too little has changed

"My father was only five when segregation ended and I'm still here marching for the same stuff that he marched for.

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Sounds and sights from NYC Juneteenth march

Pavement Pieces · NYC Juneteenth march Thousands of demonstrators across New York City marched in honor of Juneteenth yesterday and […]

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Juneteenth protestors march from Brooklyn to Manhattan

Thousands of New Yorkers gathered at Cadman Square park  yesterday, to prepare for a long day of protesting. The protests […]

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Staten Island paints “Black Lives Matter” on Richmond Street

It was the borough’s way of marking the commemoration of Juneteenth yesterday. 

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Clock is ticking for NYC restaurants even as outdoor dining resumes  

Social distancing efforts have devastated New York City’s restaurant industry but the crisis is just beginning.

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New Yorkers march in celebration of Juneteeth and in protest for racial justice

Protestors say they are tired of continuing to have the same fight for their rights and freedom.

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Juneteenth picnic in Jersey City

The city’s Mayor Steve Fulop signed an executive order on Wednesday to make Juneteenth an official city holiday. 

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Brazil’s legacy of racism gets the spotlight in wake of George Floyd’s death

The legacy of racism in Brazil has been brutal.

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Supreme Court saves DACA

President Donald Trump tweeted his disfavor and urged the public to  reelect him.

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What’s next for Seattle’s Autonomous Zone?

Some organizers are worried that the area is turning into a "block party" for curious Seattleites, and losing the momentum of a political movement.

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Protesters march to defund Los Angeles Police Department

The main message of the demonstration was to destroy systematic racism in the U.S and defund the police.

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D.C. black owned business thriving as consumers look to “buy black”

During the month of June there have been more searches for black-owned businesses throughout the country.

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Michigan hair salons are back in business

Stylists are working a staggered schedule and only allow up to 10 people total in the salon at a time to minimize the spread of COVID-19. 

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Seafood markets in China lose business over new COVID-19 scare

 About 1,200 miles away from Beijing, the reopening in Sichuan was promising. But the salmon cutting board news hits the seafood markets and restaurants hard.

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Simmering tensions between Africans and African Americans in Staten Island ease

Over the years, music, sports and intermarriages have played a part in improving the relationship between the two communities. 

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Hong Kong’s national security law imposes the question: to flee or to stay?

A Hong Kong resident speaks on her fears.

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China resorts to street vending to revive its economy

These vendors have now become the last hope of the Chinese government, who fears social unrest caused by the dire unemployment situation.

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The East Village is open! Well, sort of

Now that phase one of reopening has commenced, the vice grip of fear Covid-19 had on the city seems almost a thing of the past, at least for the people on East Ninth Street

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Pepper spray, beatings and arrests was police response to protests

Using police brutality to shut down protests calling for an end to police brutality left kids as young as 15 and women as old as 45 caught in the crossfire.

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My trip home during the pandemic

“I am taken onto an ambulance, without anyone explaining anything to me. I don’t know where it is taking me to.”

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Artists share virtual support for Black Lives Matter protests

Created both by amateurs and professionals, a vast collection of artworks rapidly spread on social media with hashtags such as #blacklivesmatter, #georgefloyd, #icantbreathe, #saytheirnames and #BLM.

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Protestors gather at 6 a.m. to fight for racial justice

Protestors gathered in the West Village at sunrise.

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Inside CHAZ, Seattle’s Autonomous Zone

After two weeks of clashes between police and protestors throughout the city, Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best said law enforcement officers boarded up and left the East Precinct in "an exercise in trust and deescalation.”

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Popular India Square “won’t be the same again” 

In phase two of reopening, restaurants are allowed to have only outdoor sitting .   None of the restaurants at India Square have outdoor space so they will continue to have to depend on takeouts and deliveries. 

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Press freedom under siege as protests rock the nation

Journalists in the field reporting the protests are more likely to get assaulted or detained  by police.

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Feds will not raise its key interest rate until 2022 and project slow recovery

The Federal Reserve left its interest rates unchanged at zero at its June policymaking meeting and maintained a cautious projection […]

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Despite pandemic, thousands of Syrians protest against government as economy collapses

In Syria, which is in the final stages of a nine year civil war, the coronavirus is creating more pain […]

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Silent protests at McCarren Park

Greenpoint, Brooklyn residents hold nightly vigils in support of racial justice.

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On the frontline of two deadly viruses

Ghanaian biomedical scientist, Seth Agyeman, who worked on the frontline during the deadly Ebola outbreak in Liberia and Sierra Leone in West Africa, is now tackling Covid-19 in Ghana.

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NYC Protests Continue in Manhattan for Justice for George Floyd 

The protest crowd was diverse and brought people together from all different backgrounds and all over the city. 

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Bronx fish market struggles to stay afloat during pandemic

All of the vendors at the nearly two centuries-old market, is currently facing a threat unlike anything he’s seen in his 10  years as a wholesaler.

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Teens march for racial justice

Brooklyn teens lead a march across the Brooklyn Bridge

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Venezuelans leave behind a country in crisis only to encounter a new crisis in New York

 Venezuelans who have migrated to New York in the past two or three years have had to confront two crises in a short time frame.

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China promotes street vendors to reboot the economy

 Due to the outbreak of coronavirus, China’s economy shrank 6.8% in the first quarter compared with a year ago.

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For the developmentally disabled, COVID-19 brings new challenges

Lauren Wise is one of 1.3 billion people living with disabilities worldwide.

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Peaceful rallies in Jersey City call for justice for George Floyd

Marchers called for the end of police brutality as they chanted names of Black Americans who have been killed by police.

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Giving food to Staten island vulnerable communities during the lockdown

The neighborhoods are home to largely migrants, African Americans and less privileged communities. 

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George Floyd’s brother leads a memorial service in Brooklyn

“I am proud of the protests, but I am not proud of the destruction,” said Floyd.

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Hong Kongers gather despite COVID-19 ban on Tiananmen vigil

This is the first occasion that the vigil was banned in Hong Kong. 

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Army returns home after completing COVID-19 mission in New York 

Troops from all around the country helped civilian staff at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in Manhattan, and the Lincoln Center in the Bronx for more than six weeks.

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Harlem protest for justice

Protesters in Harlem march in honor of George Floyd.

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In Los Angeles, thousands protest for George Floyd

Los Angeles is one of over 400 hundred cities protesting the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black men who was killed by a police officer.

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Ailana’s life in quarantine

This 2nd grader is being home schooled. She is bored.

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Venezuela has another obstacle: the pandemic

The president imposed a nationwide quarantine on March 17 after the first case of COVID-19 was confirmed in the country.

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Protests continue in honor of George Floyd

After countless deaths at the hands of the police demonstrators are demanding reform and justice.

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City protests ebb and flow from solidarity to a war zone

As day turned to night, peaceful protests turned to looting, a common theme.

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Scenes from a Seattle protest

The city has been protesting for days over the death of George Floyd, an African American man who killed when a police officer knelt on his neck for over eight minutes.

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Music industry suspends operations today in solidarity with Floyd

Many companies have vowed to suspend business operations. Their employees will be given time off work to partake in community protests. 

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Fires and looting in Soho as protests continues

Soho was torn apart as police and firefighters struggled to keep up with crowds breaking into high-end stores and setting fires in the streets. 

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China’s two session political gathering sets priority for COVID-19 recovery

Ten years after, facing another global recession, the central authorities saw the pandemic  as “great timing” to develop “the new infrastructure,” which encompasses 5G, ultra-high-voltage power facilities, inter-city transport, new energy vehicle charging stations, big data centers, artificial intelligence and industrial internet.

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24-hour vending machines distribute masks to help Singapore contain the spread of COVID-19

The new reusable masks “are made of at least three layers of material, with a filtration efficiency of at least 95%, even after 30 washes,” according to the government’s website. 

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Getting married during COVID-19

A global pandemic can't stop weddings.

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New York City’s federal courts go remote and the incarcerated suffer

Defense attorneys are finding that these guidelines do not adequately protect the rights of their clients.

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From peaceful protest to chaos

As night fell and tensions rose.

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Police clash with demonstrators at Floyd protest in Flatbush

The protest was largely peaceful on Saturday afternoon in the Flatbush Area. But gradually became rowdy when some demonstrators pelted police officers with stones, bottled water and other objects.

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Australia’s Covid-19 tracing app struggles after launch

COVI9_19 Safe App is on not getting public by in.

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From Harlem to the Lower East Side, protestors march, scream and battle for racial justice

Clashes with police occurred across downtown Manhattan through the night.

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New York City erupts in cry for racial justice

Demonstrations will continue throughout the weekend and into next week.

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Racial divide deepen after days of grief and anger

My only option, though, like many generations of black Americans before me, is to somehow, someway find a morsel of hope to continue.

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COVID-19 fuels fruit packers strike in Washington State

Workers from six different fruit packing plants in Yakima County, WA have gone on strike in the past month.

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Boston springs slowly back to life

Unlike New York, the stranglehold the coronavirus had on the city is noticeably loosening its grip.

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A dictatorship called COVID-19

The city that never sleeps is in deep slumber.

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During pandemic, Rio de Janeiro residents fear police

 According to the National Institute of Public Security of Rio de Janeiro (ISP-RJ), the number of killings by state agents has soared  in the 22 years since the agency started tracking these deaths

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Recovering from drugs during a pandemic

Since the “social distance” order has been put into effect drug recovery programs as well as groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous have had to modify treatment all over the country in order to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

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  Covid-19 takes away the communal joy at Eid-al-Fitr celebration

Sunday’s prayers in the Mosque were the first in nearly three months with attendees. 

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South Africa’s lockdown exposes inequalities

Lockdown has brought this lingering inequality to the forefront as South Africans of different economic levels complain about different aspects of their lockdown experiences. 

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Churchgoers find spiritual growth through virtual services 

In a time where social distancing is needed to curb the spread of coronavirus, Lachlan and many other Christian churchgoers must now kindle spiritual community over a computer. 

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“I’m working with COVID patients tonight”

My mom normally treats people addicted to drugs, and since the virus outbreak, she also attends to medical-surgical patients. This was her first day treating coronavirus victims.

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Jewish traditions during a pandemic

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

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The Bible and Coronavirus

Finding a sense of meaning  has been especially true with the onset of the coronavirus which she believes was predicted in the Bible, especially by the use of the word “pestilence.”

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Doctor uses social media to give advice and hope

On occasion, her videos come with Snapchat characters dancing in the corner, fun text, and filters- all in the name of providing a smile.

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First Sandy, Now COVID: Lower East Side Activists Grapple With Construction for Climate Project

Despite the pandemic and community resistance, the East Side Coastal Resiliency Project is still on schedule for a 2025 completion date.

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Dating during a pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic is forcing some young couples in their  twenties to change their approach to dating and romance and to find new, creative ways to maintain their relationships.

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The last reponders

"We are the end point of death."

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When the pandemic hits a shelter for abused boys 

Aged five to 10 and all survivors of neglect, physical and sexual abuse, they are no strangers to traumatic experiences.

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Portugal contains the coronavirus despite Spain’s woes

In other words, Portugal responded to the coronavirus before the situation got out of control.

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Warm weather brings crowds to Prospect Park

Prospect Park, the second largest park in Brooklyn which surrounds  five neighborhoods, has become a popular gathering spot for many.

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New York coronavirus numbers continue to fall

There are 521 new cases of coronavirus reported on Saturday and 207 deaths, said Cuomo. Today, the same amount of deaths are seen since the number of deaths began to go up on March 27.

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Living through the pandemic while a loved one is behind bars

Isabel Castro last saw her husband in late February.  Before the pandemic, she visited Antonio Ramos Cruz every week at […]

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Pandemic ends all high school senior year traditions

The seniors of Bayfront Charter High School are mourning all the memories lost.

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Coronavirus might have caused the death of many children who were misdiagnosed 

Early recognition by pediatricians, referral to a specialist and critical care is essential.

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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.

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Coronavirus pandemic threatens border towns in Mexico

The spread of coronavirus has impacted the entire world. In Mexico, where Northern cities border the United States, difficulties are amplified as the region tackles the well-being of both countries during the pandemic.

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Pence’s press secretary tests positive for Covid-19

It is the second time the White House has announced a Pence staff member tested positive for the coronavirus. The first tested positive in March.

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During pandemic NYC tenants in limbo

With many tenants out of work and rent strike movements growing, it’s becoming more and more difficult to find any kind of historical precedent for the current crisis.

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Llamas could be coronavirus heroes

Llamas create antibodies that could be useful in the fight against COVID-19.

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Lawmakers, Legal Experts Clash Over Much Needed Business Interruption Insurance Coverage for Small Businesses

“I don’t see how a virus that shuts your business down is any different than a flood or hurricane.”

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Rent relief in NY, JetBlue’s flyover and Trump’s valet tests positive for coronavirus in today’s news

So far, New York has reported over 332,900 Covid-19 cases and more than 26,200 deaths.

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Coronavirus tears through the Navajo Nation 

It has the third-highest infection rate in the United States behind New York and New Jersey, and a per capita infection rate 10 times higher than Arizona. 

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In Singapore, spaces close, but restaurants open

Life is not the same for essential workers, who aren’t given a real choice between eschewing health risks and maintaining a livelihood.

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Press secretary calls Fauci testifying before congress “publicity stunt”

"We don't have time in the middle of a pandemic for publicity stunts," said McEnany.

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Harry Potter and the Magical Malady of the Movies

I’m part of “generation HP,” the era of kids who grew up watching the movies as their first introduction to the franchise rather than reading the books.

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Trump speaks to human loss, Cuomo lashes out at President’s comments

The president said that that people are dying in other ways, from drug abuse to suicide.

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PPE in the city

However, as more people are using the masks and disposable gloves to protect themselves from the virus, the more these single use items are littering the streets.

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Boring Politics is Good Politics – Especially in a Pandemic

Oh, how I long for leadership that is dull.

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Stuck: Life under quarantine in Rio de Janeiro

I feel stuck, but I want to feel free again.

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New York’s Emptiness

The city that never sleeps is dormant.

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What Temporary Means: Portraits of family at home

These pictures explore and exist in this limbo of time––joyful and memorable, but occasionally lonely and grim.

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Stockholm Stays Open

This is Stockholm during COVID-19.

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NYC now producing its own coronavirus test kits

De Blasio said that the first batch of 30,000 tests are expected to be delivered by Friday, May 8th

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Miss you, mom: Spending Ramadan together through a screen

A few days ago she told me “I was feeling sad when I thought about Ramadan but my fasts have been so easy and pleasant because of you”. Hearing her say that made my day.

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Life in front of a screen

Unceasingly, and even more than before the virus, the bright blue lights of our cell phones, computers and televisions have been there, sharing everything we do.

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Coronavirus and the Shincheonji

The outbreak of coronavirus cases in South Korea centered around the Shincheonji Church of Jesus in the city of Daegu.

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It’s The Little Things

 Finding Joy During the COVID-19 Crisis

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Biden denies sexual assault allegations

“They aren’t true,” said Biden in a statement issued on Friday. “This never happened.”

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Days In, Days Out: A doctor’s life during Covid-19

This is one doctor’s life during Covid-19: the atmosphere at the hospital and moments at home that bring us closer together.

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Contactless: Food Delivery amid COVID-19

This is a look into my unhealthy quarantine diet.

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Hasidic South Williamsburg Resists the New Reality

A View of an Insulated Neighborhood During COVID-19

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Solace in Suburbia

Enjoying the hidden backyard sanctuaries around our house and going on my daily walks through our typically suburban neighborhood helped me keep my sanity and find solace.

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Puerto Rico rocked by 5.4 magnitude earthquake

The U.S. Geological Survey said the earthquake hit at 7:13 a.m. local time at a depth of nine kilometers near the coast of Pueñuelas and Ponce, a region still recovering from previous quakes that destroyed hundreds of homes. 

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Texas Reopens

Restaurants, retail stores, movie theaters and malls are back to business in Texas.

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New York schools shut for the rest of school year

The decision on summer school programming will not be made until the end of May.

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Remdesivir offers hope in the battle against COVID-19

Remdesivir seems to help patients recover quicker from COVID-19

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Puerto Rico plans to reopen parts of the economy

But the U.S. territory, as of last week, had the lowest coronavirus testing rate in the country, performing an average of 15 tests a day for every 100,000 people.

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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.

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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.

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A Central American Poet Explores Identity, Race, and Rhythm… Via Zoom

Since González’s readings rely heavily on body language as well as spoken words, Zoom’s tiny squares of visibility present a challenge.

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Tavern dishes out food, beer and thanks to truckers

Truck drivers — essential workers that have continued to deliver goods during the coronavirus pandemic — have pulled into this lot in Centerville, Ohio since late March to grab anything from burgers to pulled pork cooked by Mackenzie Manley, owner of Mack’s.

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A glimmer of hope for treatment drug, Florida set to reopen and DeBlasio loses his cool in today’s news

 Patients who have taken remdesivr, have shown improvement in their condition over a quicker period of time.

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Advocacy groups aim to stop Trump’s immigration ban

In a public statement, the plaintiffs have described Trump’s most recent executive order as “another unlawful attempt to upend the family-based immigration system that is fundamental to our society and shared prosperity.”

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Military stunt pilots, Trump urges governors to reopen schools and Cuomo’s 12 step plan in today’s news roundup

 According to the Washington Post, each team costs at least $60,000 per hour to have in the air with $20,000 of that just to fly the F-16 used by the squadrons. 

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Blue Angels and Thunderbirds salute essential workers

The mission was given the name “Operation America Strong” and is happening across the United States. 

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Virtual Education May Just Be a Non-English Speaking Parent’s Worst Nightmare

One of the biggest issues for teachers in minority-rich and low-income schools is how do they get participation and involvement from non-English speaking families?

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Trump is back at the podium

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

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COVID-19 challenges mental health

As people continue to physically isolate themselves to slow COVID-19’s spread, their mental health may come under greater risk.

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Prepping in the time of coronavirus

One of Charles’ YouTube videos about the start of quarantine, posted on a Monday morning in March, begins with drone footage of a burning building and people with gas canisters waiting in line for fuel.

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Apocalypse Now

Being confined in a tiny New York apartment, where the walls are so low there isn’t enough space to crawl up them, and realizing that butt-shaped indent on your sofa is never going away, can drive anyone stir-crazy in a snap.

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Trump cuts press conference short

Neither President Trump nor Vice-President Pence accepted any questions from reporters.

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An undocumented family navigates the pandemic

Undocumented workers are not counted in the millions of people who lost their jobs and mixed status families are suffering in silence.

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Paterson, New Jersey parents struggle to overcome education disparity during pandemic

The lack of virtual learning is only one of the hardships that low-income families face at this time. Students’ parents are getting let go from their jobs.

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Soho on pause

This is a look inside Soho during the shutdown.

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Trump disagrees with Fauci over country’s testing capacity

Trump said that he thinks the U.S. has done “a great job” testing for Covid-19, the disease caused by the virus, and claimed that the nation is more advanced than other counties. 

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Surviving the coronavirus

Rheamie Crenshaw tested positive for the coronavirus.

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Trump disagrees with Georgia Governor’s decision to reopen business

Kemp is allowing nonessential business such as spas, tattoo shops, hair salons, movie theaters and bowling alleys to reopen this week so long as they follow physical distancing orders.

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Losing a loved one to the coronavirus

What pains her the most is the thought of her aunt dying alone, away from family and surrounded by strangers. 

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Immigration, a White House visit, states reopen, testing, and the economy are the COVID-19 news of the day

With immigration being the strawman of the Trump presidency, the abrupt announcement comes as his administration faces growing criticism over its handling of the coronavirus outbreak. 

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Reporting during a pandemic

“When a crisis of this magnitude occurs, the journalist always has to run to the site of the crisis,” said Tarazona, who spoke in Spanish.

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Zombie genre feels real during pandemic

A live action scene plays out at the start of a new game, made up of reports about a mysterious outbreak, failures to contain the disease, riots erupting, and an oversized body bag covered in caution tape being loaded into a helicopter.

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Making masks to protect others

Many Americans are joining the mask making trend producing thousands off masks.

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Stuck in “Groundhog Day?” Embrace it.

The “nothing matters” vibe might be hovering over us most days; who cares if I’m not wearing pants or if I give myself a bad haircut?

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Wuhan reopens

Wuhan, the city in China where the coronavirus first emerged, has reopened after more than a 10 week lockdown.

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There’s still ‘Some Good News’ during pandemic

It’s hard to escape the reality of the coronavirus outbreak these days, but John Krasinski is here to give us […]

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New York’s numbers are decreasing, but “happy days are not here yet”

New York continues to be the hardest-hit state, followed by New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Michigan, which are also believed to have passed their peak of infections.

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Puerto Rican psychologists use telemedicine amid lockdown

Puerto Rico’s Legislature passed on Monday a joint resolution authorizing psychologists to use telemedicine to consult patients.

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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 […]

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A trip to the supermarket

This is a look inside Food Town in Prospect Park, Brooklyn during the pandemic.

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Pandemic closes dog parks

Social distancing is for the dogs.

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Mexico’s COVID-19 numbers are about to blow up

During this phase, the spread of the virus is expected to be extensive and the number of infections will rise steeply every day, making the chain of infection increasingly difficult to control both medically and socially.

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Trump’s plan to reopen America is announced

“Healthy Americans will now be able to return to work as conditions on the ground allow instead of a blanket shut down,” said Trump. 

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New York City’s budget becomes the latest victim of the pandemic

De Blasio said  that New York City is predicted to lose $7.4. billion in tax revenue in the next fiscal year, due to the pandemic.

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Music majors make music during quarantine

From finding out which computer angle picks up the best sounds of his drums to reworking an otherwise rigid practice schedule, Juilliard for Borden has never looked so different.

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New York residents required to wear masks in public

Disobeying  this rule will not subject anyone to civil penalties, at least for the time being.

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Trump will announce state guidelines for reopening the country on Thursday

He said some states would be opening sooner than others, hopefully some as early as May 1st.

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The rise of the online workout

Gyms have gone online and those already on line are soaring during the pandemic.

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Cheers in New York City

Every evening at 7  p.m New Yorkers have been coming out to their windows to cheer for health care professionals, similar to movements like this all over the world.

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Trump stops WHO funding

President Donald Trump announced today that he would halt all funding to the World Health Organization.  “I’m instructing my administration […]

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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.

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Coronavirus flipped my world upside down

I wasn’t going to lose anything else to this deadly virus. I chose to fight for us.

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COVID- 19 found in Navy hospital ship sent to help victims

After a long night shift and a measly four hours of sleep, Hospital Corpsman Smith was woken up Wednesday by […]

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Easter

This is Easter Sunday in New York City during COVID-19.

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Anjelika Lazcano cares for the eldery during a pandemic

The shifts are long and hard.

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Spain struggles to adapt to the new normal of life during a pandemic

Spain waits for the quarantine to end.

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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.

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Coronavirus testing still lags

Despite having the most cases in the world, not enough tests are available.

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Checking in on Grandma During Lockdown

My grandmother Laura del Moral, 68, talks about how her daily routine has changed under Puerto Rico's month-long coronavirus lockdown, scheduled to end on Sunday

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Bernie drops out

The presidental campaign of Bernie Sanders has come to an end.

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Traveling to Australia during a pandemic

Jonathan Donald tells his story of traveling from New York to his native Australia during the pandemic.

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Emilija Corneva is a nurse battling the coronavirus

"I am ready to get sick."

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Trump continues to blame WHO for pandemic

But  Trump continued to dismiss the virus’s seriousness as late as February 27th.

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Trump threatens to withhold U.S. funding for WHO

Trump appeared particularly upset with WHO’s opposition with his decision to restrict travel from China because of the  coronavirus back in Jan. 31, saying “they were wrong.”

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The heart of Harlem struggles with social distancing

Most businesses are closed, reducing foot traffic. But essential businesses that remain open like the grocery stores and banks have created unavoidable crowds, putting people within close proximity of one another.

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New York May Have Reached its Apex in the Coronavirus Outbreak

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

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Puerto Ricans crowd supermarkets as government ramps us restrictions

The governer ordered businesses to bar anyone not wearing some sort of face mask from entering until further notice, and said scarves wrapped around the face would be admitted.

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Nurses pushed to the brink

With a staffing shortages, all nurses, no matter their speciality, are front line fighters in the pandemic.

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Living with an anxiety disorder during a pandemic

Will someone I love be contaminated? 

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New York’s coronavirus apex coming in just days

With a shortage of ventilators, medical staff and hospitals filled to capacity, the state is heading into the heart of the battle.

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Unemployment claims skyrocket

A record breaking number of Americans filed for unemployment last week.

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Puerto Rico quarantines hundreds of cops amid coronavirus lockdown

Officers lack protective equipment like gloves and masks to protect them from  the coronavirus. 

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#CardiForPresident

If anyone can take us through the Coronavirus, it just might be Cardi B. Try not to let that scare you.

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Coronavirus: An International Perspective

A personal look at the worldwide toll of the pandemic

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It’s Too Soon to Say Vietnam is Winning the War on Coronavirus

Early action has proven to be effective in containing the virus as of now, but does this mean Vietnam is out of the woods?

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USNS Comfort providing little comfort

⁣The ship was set to treat non-corona virus-related medical patients upon arrival, but 49 other restrictions on treatable aliments aboard the ship, as outlined by the United States Navy, is limiting who can get care. ⁣

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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.

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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.

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Millenials (Not) Gone Wild: Despite reports, many millenials are being responsible

“If I die, I die.” Three weeks ago, whether it was in preparation for a spring break trip, or planning […]

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Puerto Rico hospitals that turned away patients with Covid-19 symptoms will face penalties

Puerto Rico has reported 286 cases of the coronavirus and 11 deaths as of Wednesday. 

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Say Yes to the Pudding – Especially During Quarantine

Let’s be thankful for what our bodies give us, no matter the size, shape, or numeric relationship with gravity.

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East Village life slows to a crawl

This is the East Village during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Trump opposes a national stay-at-home order

When asked why the federal government hasn’t declared a national shelter-in-place order, Trump emphasized flexibility.

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I Can’t Be Productive Right Now and That Is Okay

And, well, a global pandemic is not exactly a mood-lifter.

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From Wuhan to New York City: A coronavirus story

 The flight arrived on Christmas Island late at night, and the evacuees were shuffled into large white vans, which took them to their accommodation, the detention center.

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Death toll in the US could be at least 100,000

The numbers represent a best case scenario, assuming full mitigations practices are put in place.

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Central Park’s East Meadow transforms into field hospital

This is a look inside the field hospital.

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International students go home

International students contributed nearly $41 billion to the country’s economy and supported 458,290 jobs during the 2018-2019 academic year. International students spend more than $5.3 billion a year statewide.

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USNS Comfort arrives in New York City

The medical ship will help relieve New York treatment facilities overwhelmed by the COVID-19 outbreak.  

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Cuomo wants health care professionals from outside the state to help New York

Cuomo pleaded for a national response to help with New York State’s coronavirus crisis by undertaking a balancing strategy within the healthcare system.

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Philadelphia photographer captures family life during the coronavirus pandemic

Everyone is adapting to new times. And this project marks a pivotal moment in the artist’s own life and career.

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Trump is looking at enforceable quarantine to slow coronavirus spread

Cuomo said he doesn't like the sound of enforceable quarantine and doesn't know what it really means

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Trump rises in poll as coronavirus spreads

Trump has his highest poll numbers of his presidency.

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Trump signs $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package

The largest economic stimulus package in modern U.S. history includes direct payments of $1,200 to many individual Americans, including those who earn up to $75,000, and an additional $500 per child.

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Stimulus package, ventilators, EPA and a war of words with the governors in today’s news

It was a day full of firsts.

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Going Home

It’s funny how a global pandemic forces you to rethink a lot of questions, including where home is.

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Racism towards Asian Americans escalates during pandemic

Donald Trump has called the coronavirus the "Chinese virus"

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The vanishing subway

Few riders remain, and the ones that do wear masks and latex gloves in an attempt to protect against contracting the virus.

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Tourism fades in New York City

With the closing of museums, Broadway theaters and restaurants, the coronavirus pandemic has slammed NYC’s tourism into a plunge.

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New York City: Ghost Town

Social Distancing in New York City.