Good morning! It’s a new day, which means we have new coronavirus numbers. As of 9:30 a.m., the total number...
Muslims And Jews Struggle To Observe Burial Traditions As Loved Ones Die In The Pandemic
BROOKLYN – Mohammad Qadeer, 55, loved to make everyone laugh. He loved being surrounded by the ones he adored the...
Briefing 4/2: All Playgrounds Shut Down, Boro Park With High Number Of Cases, E-Bikes Legalized
Good morning! It’s the second day of April and the number of people testing positive for the coronavirus is increasing....
Rep. Max Rose Deployed To The National Guard To Assist In Coronavirus Relief Efforts
STATEN ISLAND – Congressman Max Rose will be deployed to the National Guard today to assist in coronavirus response efforts....
Briefing 4/1: Death Toll Passes 1,000, More Ambulances, Rent Is Due
It’s April Fools Day, though there is nothing about the coronavirus that is a joke. Remember to keep staying indoors!...
Feeding The Hungry: Free Meals For Homebound Elderly
BROOKLYN – Before the coronavirus pandemic, Muslim Community Patrol and Services (MCPS) prepared and distributed 150 hot meals to the...
Boro Park Man Hoarded Medical Supplies, Coughed On FBI Agents
BORO PARK – A man was arrested by the FBI for allegedly coughing on the agents and lying about hoarding...
Briefing 3/31: USNS Comfort, More Deaths, Empty Streets
Good morning! It’s finally the last day of March. There’s still a coronavirus pandemic, so please continue staying at home....
Rep. Nydia Velázquez Diagnosed With ‘Presumed Coronavirus Infection’
BROOKLYN – Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez confirmed that she was diagnosed with ‘presumed coronavirus infection’ and is isolating herself in her...
Briefing 3/30: Coronavirus-Related Homicide, Biggie In Brooklyn, PAUSE Extended
Happy Monday! We hope your weekend was a great one from inside your homes. Here’s the latest on the coronavirus....
Briefing 3/27: 365 Deaths, Elon Musk To Donate Ventilators, ‘Play At Your Own Risk’
Happy Friday! There’s still a pandemic, so please stay home if you can. Staying at home can reduce the spread...
The Young Are Volunteering More As Those Over 50 Told To Stay Home
BROOKLYN – As the coronavirus continues to spread, young volunteers are stepping up to do their part in helping their...
Coronavirus-Related Hate Crime On The Subway
BARCLAYS CENTER – A man was arrested after spitting on and threatening an Asian man on the subway in a...
Briefing 3/26: Sakura Matsuri Canceled, Online Metrocard Exchange, & The Brooklyn Hospital Center On The Frontlines
Good morning! Hospitals need blood amid the coronavirus crisis. Have you considered donating? The new numbers are out. As of...
Town Hall On Coronavirus Aims To Reassure As Residents Look For Practical Help
SOUTH/WESTERN BROOKLYN – To help address the concerns of their neighbors amid the coronavirus, State Senator Andrew Gounardes and Council...