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Hospital Ship USNS Comfort Arrives in NYC Harbor

City officials spent the morning welcoming the massive 1,000 bed ship which will be housing non-coronavirus patients as NYC hospitals experience overwhelming amounts of patients

Hospital Ship USNS Comfort Arrives in NYC Harbor

Hospital Ship USNS Comfort Arrives in NYC Harbor

City officials spent the morning welcoming the massive 1,000 bed ship which will be housing non-coronavirus patients as NYC hospitals experience overwhelming amounts of patients

Hospital Ship USNS Comfort Arrives in NYC Harbor

The USNS Comfort floating hospital ship arrived in New York City on Monday morning. The 1,000 bed ship which has not been seen in the NYC since the 9/11 terrorist attacks will be treating non-coronavirus patients as city hospitals continue to be overwhelmed with new patients.  

Mayor Bill de Blasio and Governor Cuomo were both at Pier 90 to welcome the ship as…

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Alec Meeker
Written by Alec Meeker

Alec Meeker has been the publisher of Bushwick Daily since 2018, bringing a fresh and creative approach to local journalism. With a love for storytelling and a deep connection to North Brooklyn, Alec leads the team in covering the art, culture, and community that make the neighborhood special. From spearheading innovative reporting projects to hosting pop-up events that bring neighbors together, Alec keeps Bushwick Daily at the heart of the local conversation.

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