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Rachel Lindy Baron

Rachel Lindy Baron

Rachel is a reporter for Bklyner and recent Brooklyn transplant who is a bit obsessed with food.
Apr
23
Solidarity, Not Charity – Flatbush United Mutual Aid

Solidarity, Not Charity – Flatbush United Mutual Aid

Volunteers Christina Das and John Wasserman volunteering with People in Need. Courtesy of Nowshin Ali.New mutual aid groups, grassroots
4 min read
Apr
22
Hiring Begins for New, Non-Medical Jobs At Public Hospitals

Hiring Begins for New, Non-Medical Jobs At Public Hospitals

Health + Hospitals Kings County ER. Liena Zagare/BklynerNYC Health + Hospitals, the city’s public hospital network, is currently hiring 500
1 min read
Apr
17
New COVID-19 Testing Center for Healthcare Workers Opens in Brooklyn

New COVID-19 Testing Center for Healthcare Workers Opens in Brooklyn

Medgar Evers college. File Photo/BklynerA new COVID-19 testing site for healthcare and essential workers opened today at Medgar Evers
2 min read
Apr
15
During COVID-19, Internet is a Blessing – Unless You Need Verizon

During COVID-19, Internet is a Blessing – Unless You Need Verizon

Verizon Fios truck. File photo/BklynerOver the past month, internet access has helped New Yorkers maintain a vague semblance of
4 min read
Apr
10
Surviving COVID-19 With Puppets

Surviving COVID-19 With Puppets

Cow, the title character of Cow and COVID19: Don’t Lose Your Sh*t! Courtesy of Isabelle Garbani.Equal parts
3 min read
Apr
10
Pay-it-Forward: How Restaurants are Keeping Their Brooklyn Neighbors Going 

Pay-it-Forward: How Restaurants are Keeping Their Brooklyn Neighbors Going 

Yemen Cafe owner Akram Nassir delivering meals to healthcare workers with his son, Gabriel. Courtesy of Akram Nassir.Our local
3 min read
Apr
06
How One Independent Bakery Is Holding it Together — And Giving Back

How One Independent Bakery Is Holding it Together — And Giving Back

While some restaurants and cafes have pivoted to a takeout-only model to stay afloat since the governor mandated the closure
4 min read
Apr
02
Bells of Hope Will Sound Tomorrow for the Victims of Coronavirus 

Bells of Hope Will Sound Tomorrow for the Victims of Coronavirus 

Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph in Prospect Heights. Courtesy of John Quaglione. Parishes across Brooklyn and Queens will toll their bells
2 min read
Apr
02
Need a Friend Right Now? Adopt, Foster A Cat Or Two

Need a Friend Right Now? Adopt, Foster A Cat Or Two

Cats for adoption at Brooklyn Animal Action. Courtesy of Brooklyn Animal Action. If you’re considering fostering or adopting a
3 min read
Mar
31
Moving In The Age Of Coronavirus – More Folks Are Staying Put

Moving In The Age Of Coronavirus – More Folks Are Staying Put

NYC Great Movers team wearing face masks. Courtesy of NYC Great Movers.Moving house is a strenuous, logistically complex process
4 min read