Tag: New York City
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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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Chelsea Revisits Its Rougher Days
Published in Chelsea News Residents in Chelsea have become disgruntled due to a perceived increase in criminal activity and quality of life changes in the neighborhood since the pandemic swept through New York. Some have reported seeing drug use, drug dealing, robberies, stolen packages, public urination and prostitution, particularly on Eighth Ave. Chelsea resident Eric…
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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.