“They are like vultures in there. They treat people inhumanely. They need to close this indefinitely, lock it down,” said a woman pointing to Brooklyn’s…
When Rent Comes Due, Residents of Privatized Public Housing May Be Most Vulnerable
As New York City continues to progressively reopen and attempts to salvage the second half of summer, its public housing residents face looming evictions and…
New York’s List of Outbreak States Grows, But Are Mandatory Quarantines Actually Effective?
New York today added Kansas, Oklahoma, and Delaware to what is now a list of 19 states where Covid-19 is spreading rapidly. Travelers from the…
As Indoor Bars Remain on Ice, Beverly’s Closes and Others Struggle
Seven years ago, Leah Dixon co-founded a charming dive bar named Beverly’s on the Lower East Side. Featuring a flashy, pink neon sign and artwork…
Bike Ridership Continues to Rise During the Pandemic, Despite Road Blocks
If there’s one thing Cris Matos doesn’t miss about her life before the coronavirus pandemic, it’s the way she moved throughout the five boroughs of…
Students Can Still Get Free Meals— From the City and Elsewhere
As kids all over the city entered summer break on Monday, the New York City Department of Education decided to continue its Free Meals initiative.…
You Can Now Sit Down For Beer and Lobster Rolls at Riis Beach
Last week we reported that Rockaway Beach’s food vendors are returning, albeit only for takeout service. This week, some vendors on the other side of…
Can an App Predict a Covid Patient’s Likelihood of Death?
Dr. John T. McDevitt saw the coronavirus coming. His wife, Anna Grassini, had been hearing about Covid-19 from her family in Italy since February. She…
Bad Weather Leaves Outdoor Restaurants Stinging in the Rain
What’s worse than a rainy Saturday afternoon? A rainy first Saturday of outdoor dining after months of waiting. “That’s a pain,” said Jimmy, a bartender…
New York Workers and Scholars in Limbo Abroad as Trump Suspends Visas
Soon after Yukti visited India in February to get her H-1B visa stamp, American consulates around the world shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic.…