Category: Features
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Soup Kitchen Survives Pandemic, Braces for Future
Published in Chelsea News. “The volunteers were dropping like flies,” said Nichole Guerra, Director of Development and Communications at the Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen. That was back in February, even before the city-wide coronavirus shutdown. Organizers from the Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen knew something big was coming. The kitchen’s volunteers were already opting to stay…
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Fighting to Rescue the Garment District
A 28-year-old refugee from Eritrea hopes to revive a struggling industry
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Keep Up the Momentum, Advocates Urge Voters
At an event hosted by Women Creating Change, an analysis of the election and what lies ahead for New York
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Health Tips for a Tense Time
NYC based health coach provides tips on caring for yourself during a tense time in the city.
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How A Souvenir Store Survives Without Tourists
Alper Tutus has owned Memories of New York for 35 years, and the pandemic has threatened his business.
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Chelsea Veterinarians Thrive Post-Quarantine
Published in Chelsea News While many New York industries have suffered greatly due to the pandemic in New York City — restaurants, small businesses, and tourism — animal hospitals and veterinarians have done surprisingly well. When Dr. Simone McLaughlin, now Medical Director at Bond Vet in Chelsea, biked to work every day from her home…
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The Role of Museums in Stopping Climate Change
A virtual discussion about how design can engage the public on environmental issues.
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Folk Art for Alzheimer’s Patients
The American Folk Art Museum has taken their Folk-Art Reflection Series for seniors with dementia to Zoom during the lock-down in NYC.
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The Nursing Home Card Project
An Upper West Side yoga instructor launches a project to send messages to nursing home residents isolated by the pandemic
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How a City Councilman Became a Union Boss to Fight For Freelancers Hit By Coronavirus
Former City Councilman Rafael Espinal advocates for freelancers during COVID-19 pandemic