New York City|News|
NYC Comptroller Launches Online Coronavirus Resource Guide
Comptroller Scott Stringer's guide provides links to government resources for seniors, tenants, business owners and freelancers.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
- New York City, NY
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
The Met Donates Lab Equipment To NYC Hospitals
The Metropolitan Museum of Art's stockpile of equipment such as masks, gloves and chemical-resistant suits will be donated.
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Harlem, NY|News|
City College Dorms Should House Coronavirus Patients: Lawmaker
An Upper Manhattan City Councilmember suggested the Harlem college as a site to house coronavirus patients who can't isolate at home.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Broadway Extends Shutdown To At Least June 7
People with tickets to Broadway shows through June 7 are eligible for refunds.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Porsche Driver Crashes Into 4 Parked Cars In Midtown, Police Say
The driver of a 2014 Porsche Gemballa Mirage GT crashed his expensive car twice on 11th Avenue.
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
Retired NYPD Sergeant With Coronavirus Symptoms Dies On UES
Retired NYPD sergeant Yon Chang told a police officer he was diagnosed with coronavirus hours before he was found dead.
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
Piano Player Brings UES Block Together With Nightly Concerts
Musician Cameron Hart says his music is helping to "break down the distance" felt by New Yorkers forced to stay in their apartments.
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Harlem, NY|News|
Man Stabbed To Death On Harlem Corner, Police Say
The man, who was not identified, was found early Tuesday morning on West 154 Street and Saint Nicholas Avenue.
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
DoorDash Covers Delivery Fees For Mount Sinai Hospital Workers
42,000 workers get unlimited free delivery in a partnership to benefit healthcare workers on the front lines of the coronavirus crisis.
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Harlem, NY|News|
Harlem Hospital Nurses Demand Better Protective Equipment
The New York State Nurses Association organized a rally in front of the public hospital Tuesday.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
USNS Comfort Crew Member Contracts Coronavirus: Reports
The crew member's positive test was revealed the day military officials said the facility would accept coronavirus patients.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
USNS Comfort Will Treat Coronavirus Patients, Officials Say
Trauma patients who test positive for coronavirus are being treated in an isolated section of the hospital ship, military officials said.
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Harlem, NY|News|
Harlem Subway Station Reopens Following Fatal Fire, MTA Says
An MTA conductor was killed while guiding passengers to safety after the fire broke out.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Headspace Gives NYers Meditation To Survive Coronavirus Shut Down
New Yorkers can access free guided meditations, mindfulness workouts and sleep aids from the California-based company.
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New York City|News|
NY May Be At Peak Of Coronavirus Outbreak, Cuomo Says
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo extended the stay-at-home order through the end of April as the coronavirus outbreak nears its peak.
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
Mount Sinai Execs Take Pay Cut To Offset Coronavirus Costs
Mount Sinai executives slashed their own pay as much as 50% as the system deals with an influx of coronavirus patients.
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Harlem, NY|News|
Motorcyclist Dies In 3-Vehicle Henry Hudson Parkway Crash: Police
A motorcyclist was thrown from his vehicle and then hit by a driver on the highway near West 139th Street in Harlem.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
NY Public Library Launches Virtual Book Club With WNYC
Library members can download this month's book, "Deacon King Kong," for free using the library's e-reading app.
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
UES Chef To Donate Meals To NYC, NJ First Responders
Chef David Burke is retooling his catering business to deliver meals to first responders and healthcare workers in the NYC area.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Redevelopment Of Former MTA HQ To Generate $1B For Transit
The former MTA headquarters at 347 Madison Avenue will be redeveloped by a private builder, earning $1 billion for MTA capital projects.
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