Despite New Rules, Mask Requirement Voluntarily Upheld Around Bushwick

Bushwick business owners are keeping the mask requirement in place, for now.

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Despite New Rules, Mask Requirement Voluntarily Upheld Around Bushwick

Bushwick business owners are keeping the mask requirement in place, for now.

Cuomo Lifts NY Mask, Social Distancing Rules

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is adopting CDC mask and social distancing guidelines for fully vaccinated New Yorkers.

State Judge Extends Eviction Moratorium Until October, Citing ‘Sudden High-Volume Influx of Eviction

The moratorium does little to protect the 14,000 tenants whose evictions began before the coronavirus pandemic.

Are you a New Yorker struggling with unemployment? Here are some resources to help

A list of resources to help New Yorkers facing unemployment

How safe is it to ride the subway? New studies suggest it may not be as dangerous as you think

Studies from Europe and Asia show that taking public transportation might not be a major cause of new coronavirus cases.

Prevent Another Outbreak: Coronavirus Testing Centers in Your Neighborhood

Coronavirus numbers are dropping, let's keep it that way. Get tested to protect your neighbors and stop the spread.

Bushwick Mutual Aid Feeds Over 2,ooo During Coronavirus Pandemic

When our government falls short, our grassroots organizations are there to pick up the pieces.

Cuomo Extends NY Stay-At-Home Order Until May 28

Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order Thursday night extending New York "PAUSE" until May 28.

Public Advocate Calls For Oversight and Data Protections in COVID-19 Contact Tracing Program

Williams sent letters to both Mayor de Blasio and Gov Cuomo citing both the “strong public health potential of contact tracing programs and the inherent risks associated with of private information"

1 in 5 NYC Residents Tested Positive for COVID-19 Antibodies in Preliminary Statewide Study Results

"Testing is going to be a major operation that happens from now until the situation is over. It's new, it's technical, it's complex"

Congresswoman Sends out Community Stakeholder Coronavirus Update

Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez, who holds New York’s 7th Congressional District seat, office has sent out a series of updates regarding COVID-19.

Brooklyn Renters are Organizing, Sharing Resources and Lobbying Cuomo on Facebook

Grove resident Matt Clifford created a Facebook page in which the city and state governments' response to the COVID crisis is sharply criticized and resources useful to impacted renters are collected.

Hospitality Under Siege: An Inside Look at How Bushwick Distilleries are Innovating to Survive

This column's opening entry profiles two business owners - a distiller and a sake brewer - and their navigation through the treacherous COVID waters of New York City.

Play this Dr. Fauci video game and Raise Money for NYC’s First Responders

Fauci’s Revenge is part of the #BeattheVirus campaign to raise $25,000 for New York City hospitals and first responders.

Daniel Teran of The Wheelhouse is Set to Send Hundreds of Weekly Meals to Brooklyn Hospitals

The restaurant industry is considered essential during this crisis, "we have a responsibility to make sure our neighborhoods are safe and fed."

Bushwick Nightly: Raving in the Time of Coronavirus

Bushwick venues are leaning in to live streaming to help you party during the Coronavirus Quarantine.