Mayor expands testing for COVID-19, NYCHA residents prioritized
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the city will be opening up to six additional Covid-19 testing sites at or near NYCHA buildings, one of which is the Belvis Health Center…
Publicolor eases shift to online learning for students and parents
With the coronavirus posing a multitude of challenges to many students and parents, NYC non-profit Publicolor is providing online tutoring, stipends and food delivery to families to help assist. COLOR…
City promises tablets to NYCHA seniors in Mott Haven
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Wednesday the city will provide tablets with internet service to seniors living in NYCHA housing in Mott Haven. De Blasio said the tablets, provided in…
Delivery workers scrounge for protective equipment
For a couple of weeks after COVID-19 began tearing through New York City, it was hard for Israel Veliz, the owner of City Tamale in Hunts Point, to get a…
Updated list of Bronx Covid-19 testing sites
A new testing site for coronavirus opened in Morrisania on Friday. Testing is available in the parking lot of Gotham Health at 1225 Gerard Avenue. The clinic is part of…
Longwood grocers jacking up prices during COVID-19 pandemic, claims community group
But supermarkets deny it, say they’ve just stopped sale pricing Supermarkets in the South Bronx have been serving a side of sticker shock along with the usual food staples, claims…
Bronx coalition aims to raise $10 million for residents hurt by virus’ impact
Bronx community, political and business leaders have announced an initiative to raise $10 million to assist Bronx residents and businesses most in need as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Mayor announces indicators to track coronavirus
The Yankees were supposed to play a three-game set against the Texas Rangers this week if Major League Baseball had not been put on hold by the coronavirus. But Mayor…