Tag: coronavirus
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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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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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Lessons from the Rat Academy
NYC Council Speaker Corey Johnson sponsored a virtual education session on rodent prevention.
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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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Looking for an Apartment through COVID-Goggles
Amid a pandemic, finding a New York apartment suitable to quarantine life isn’t easy.
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Hotels for the Homeless Spark New Controversy
Upper West Side leaders complain about a lack of community input.