Sneezeguards used to be the stuff of Vegas buffets and midtown lunch delis, but as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, they’re now essential equipment…
In This Pandemic, I Thee Wed
As the reality of coronavirus became obvious in March, getting married and having a wedding seemed like something that was completely off the table for…
With COVID Rates Increasing, Cuomo Announces New Restrictions
Starting Friday, New York State will require bars, restaurants and gyms to close at 10 p.m. and will cap the number of people allowed at…
De Blasio: ‘We Have to Stop’ Coronavirus Uptick in NYC
Over the weekend, people across the country pushed coronavirus to the back of their minds as they took to the streets to revel over Joe…
As Temperatures Drop, Neighborhood Bars and Restaurants Struggle
“Owning a bar in a fucking pandemic sucks– to be as succinct as possible,” says Abby Ehmann, 61.
A Coronavirus ‘Red Zone’ in Brooklyn Voted Very Red Indeed
As the sun set over south Brooklyn Tuesday is night, most polling sites were quiet. In contrast to the lines that plagued early voting sites,…
Costume Stores Say Halloween Shoppers Haven’t Been Scared Off
Just one day before Halloween, there’s a bit of a frenzy inside the Halloween Adventure Shop on 4th Avenue. Customers walk in carrying sopping wet…
Tattoos Have Gotten ‘a Little Bit Bolder’ During the Pandemic, This Artist Says
“Come up on the second floor, and then it’s the second door!” Juju told me over the phone when I asked how to get to…
COVID-19 Could Leave Lasting Effect On Mental Health In City Jails
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, jails and prisons have become hubs for infection, with crowded conditions that leave few opportunities for social distancing.…
LES Storm Protection Is Delayed As Covid Increases Demand For Parkland
The city’s plans to reconstruct a 2.5-mile stretch of parkland along the East River on the Lower East Side have been pushed back to next…