Business
Reporters at ICE rally in Flatbush, Brooklyn, a few weeks ago. Liena Zagare/BklynerPlease join us so we can keep going. my.bklyner.com [http://my.bklyner.com]. It was a little surreal when Governor Andrew Cuomo the other day listed [https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-signs-executive-order-mandating-businesses-require-office-personnel-decrease] out the
Business
We, like you, are still trying to figure out how to navigate this new reality we’ve found ourselves in. There are a lot of uncertainties, but one thing we know for certain is that we love our local restaurants and we want to support them in any and all
Bensonhurst
Surgical masks. (Unsplash.com)Fong and Zhou Supermarket in Bensonhurst and AAA Pharmacy in Midwood are turning away customers who aren’t wearing face masks — a policy that a spokesperson from the New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) says should not exist. “Business owners are not permitted
Bay Ridge
Bicyclist in Brooklyn, file photo/BklynerBikes have always been a source of free transportation, a way to exercise without a gym membership, and an excellent alternative to exploring the city on foot. At this strange crossroads, however, biking is also a necessity for thousands of Brooklyn residents deemed essential workers.
Announcements
The NYC Emergency Mgt warehouse where 400 ventilators arrived from the federal government. (Photo via the Mayor’s Office)Another day of quarantine! While you are quarantined at home, don’t forget to fill out your online census. [/2020-census-reminder/] Here’s your coronavirus briefing for today: * The new numbers: As
Business
We, like you, are still trying to figure out how to navigate this new reality we’ve found ourselves in. There are a lot of uncertainties, but one thing we know for certain is that we love our local restaurants and we want to support them in any and all
brownsville
Dez-Ann Romain, via Brooklyn Democracy Academy’s Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw8W6Cwnqr_/].Originally posted on Chalkbeat [https://chalkbeat.org/posts/ny/2020/03/23/a-brooklyn-principal-has-died-from-coronavirus-complications-principals-union-says/?utm_source=republish&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=republish] by Alex Zimmerman, Reema Amin, Christina Veiga on March 23, 2020 A
Central Brooklyn
Forsythia in bloom. Liena Zagare/BklynerAs our routines are upended by Covid-19, I would like to remind my fellow New Yorkers to guard their mental health as closely as they guard their physical health. Keeping your wits together and your sense of self strong bolsters your ability to fight this
COVID-19
The playground at Irving Square Park. (Paul Stremple/Bklyner)As the weather gets nicer, Mayor Bill de Blasio says he wants to keep playgrounds open, even as he puts forward plans to reduce the crowd density of outdoor space [https://www.newsday.com/news/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-cuomo-di-blasio-1.43383421] in New
COVID-19
Park Slope. Liena Zagare/BklynerBrooklyn enjoyed the kind of weather [https://www.timeanddate.com/weather/usa/brooklyn/historic] Friday, March 20 that makes for a perfect picnic, or afternoon bike ride or pickup-basketball game, and many Brooklyners instantly forgot [https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/brooklyn/ny-mccarren-park-bustling-amidst-coronavirus-20200321-z2bb2estxraj5gwlytgcxnpaeu-story.html#icb-path] every panicked
Announcements
Eric Adams meditating. (Photo via Adams’ office.)BROOKLYN – To reduce the spread of the coronavirus, we are told to “social distance”, “stay home”. But, humans are social creatures. Being alone will take a toll on mental health. [https://www.france24.com/en/20200323-post-traumatic-stress-confusion-and-anger-how-quarantine-affects-your-mental-health] Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams has been
Announcements
Photo via Gov Cuomo.Good afternoon! We hope you enjoyed the weekend in the comfort of your homes or six feet apart. Here’s today’s coronavirus briefing: * The number of cases in NYC has gone up to 12,339, including 3,494 in Brooklyn. There are a total of