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May
28
Briefing 5/28: Some Boro Park Businesses Have Reopened, Sunset Park Memorial Wall & More

Briefing 5/28: Some Boro Park Businesses Have Reopened, Sunset Park Memorial Wall & More

Photo: Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography OfficeIt’s Thursday! The coronavirus is still out there. Please stay safe and practice social
2 min read
May
28
NYC To Begin Phase 1 Of Reopening In First Or Second Week Of June, Mayor Says

NYC To Begin Phase 1 Of Reopening In First Or Second Week Of June, Mayor Says

Photo: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office.NEW YORK CITY – As the number of deaths and the rate of hospitalizations is
3 min read
May
27
Briefing 5/27: Funeral Homes Facing Lawsuits, NYC To Expand Free Hotel Access & More

Briefing 5/27: Funeral Homes Facing Lawsuits, NYC To Expand Free Hotel Access & More

Our heroes. (Photo: Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office)It’s Wednesday! The weather is beautiful outside. Remember to wear a
1 min read
May
26
Briefing 5/26: Some Reopenings, Small Landlords Want Relief & Doctor’s $10,000 Heirloom Stolen

Briefing 5/26: Some Reopenings, Small Landlords Want Relief & Doctor’s $10,000 Heirloom Stolen

Photo: Zainab Iqbal/BklynerIt’s Tuesday! I hope you enjoyed your long weekend. I took a stroll outside and saw
2 min read
May
26
Neighbors Give Back To Their Own Southern Brooklyn Immigrant Community

Neighbors Give Back To Their Own Southern Brooklyn Immigrant Community

Brooklyn Immigrant Community Support – Distribution at Good Shepherd Church. (Photo via Rathkopf Photography [https://www.rathkopf.com/], with permission) SOUTH
5 min read
May
22
Briefing 5/22: Field Hospital Shuts Down, Working 24 Hours Straight & Giving Back

Briefing 5/22: Field Hospital Shuts Down, Working 24 Hours Straight & Giving Back

Photo: Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography OfficeIt’s finally Friday! Sunday is Eid al-Fitr and Monday is Memorial Day. The weather
1 min read
May
22
A Power Teacher Duo Gives Back With Brooklyn Cares

A Power Teacher Duo Gives Back With Brooklyn Cares

Levin with her kids holding the Brooklyn Cares logo on their stoop. (Photo via Levin)BROOKLYN HEIGHTS – Two teachers from
4 min read
May
21
Briefing 5/21: Charter School Fighting For Survival & A Brooklyn Baker Dies From Coronavirus

Briefing 5/21: Charter School Fighting For Survival & A Brooklyn Baker Dies From Coronavirus

A person getting tested for the coronavirus. (Photo: Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office)It’s Thursday! The weather is lovely
1 min read
May
21
Feeding The City, One Meal At A Time

Feeding The City, One Meal At A Time

When the COVID-19 pandemic started, the City knew that feeding those in need was going to have to be a
6 min read
May
20
Briefing 5/20: Blood Shortage, Another Large Gathering & Downplaying The Severity Of Coronavirus

Briefing 5/20: Blood Shortage, Another Large Gathering & Downplaying The Severity Of Coronavirus

Spring flowers. (Photo: Sandy Mui/Bklyner)It’s Wednesday! The weather is a bit cooler today. We hope you are
2 min read