May 26, 2020 By Michael Dorgan Police are looking for a man who allegedly burglarized a restaurant in East Williamsburg earlier this month and stole a laptop. On May 16, at around 1 p.m., the suspect broke through the front door of Aura Cocina Diner, located at 315 Meserole St., according to police. The thief… Read more »
May 25, 2020 By Michael Dorgan The Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn will re-open churches for limited services this week. The diocese, which covers Catholic churches in Queens and Brooklyn, will resume prayer services, funerals, baptisms, and weddings from May 26. A maximum number of 10 people will be permitted to attend the ceremonies and… Read more »
By Michael Dorgan, May 23, 2020 The number of New Yorkers that have died from COVID-19 in a single day has dropped below 100 for the first time in two months, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced today. The governor said that 84 people across New York died from the virus Friday – marking a significant milestone… Read more »
May 22, 2020 By Michael Dorgan The number of New York City children inflicted with a rare and potentially deadly illness linked to the coronavirus has risen to 89, according to the NYC Health Department. The illness, which doctors have labeled Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome or (MIS-C), can cause inflammation of organs, leading to organ failure… Read more »
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat, a nonprofit news organization covering public education. Sign up for their newsletters here: ckbe.at/newsletters By Christina Veiga, Chalkbeat Every public school student in New York City will soon receive more than $400 to help pay for food while school buildings are shut down, regardless of family income. Through a federal… Read more »
May 21, 2020 By Allie Griffin New York City is on its way to reopening as early as June 1 as it inches closer to defeating the coronavirus, Mayor Bill de Blasio said today. The Big Apple is on track to enter phase one of its reopening soon, he said. “It’s clear as a bell,”… Read more »
May 21, 2020 By Allie Griffin New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer wants the city to open beaches and pools — and refuted the mayor’s pool-less plan for summer in the Big Apple. Mayor Bill de Blasio has prohibited swimming at city beaches — which would normally open for the season this Memorial Day weekend… Read more »
May 20, 2020 By Michael Dorgan Schools not going to be out for summer for many New York City kids this year. The city has announced that around 178,000 students will be taking part in its summer learning program starting July. The extra teaching will be for students who failed to reach grade-level standards this… Read more »
May 20, 2020 By Michael Dorgan Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that Memorial Day services to honor those who have died while serving in the military will be allowed to go ahead this weekend – with restrictions. Ceremonies with a maximum of 10 people in attendance will be permitted, the governor said at a press… Read more »
May 18, 2020 By Michael Dorgan Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that New York’s major league sports teams can get back up and running– although without spectators. The governor said the state will help sports franchises reopen if they can make it economically viable to do so under the condition. “Hockey, basketball, baseball, football, whoever… Read more »