New York City|News|
Majority Of NY Freelancers Lose Work Due To Coronavirus: Study
Four in every five New York freelancers reported losing contracts or gigs, with 50% reporting losses of more than $5,000.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
- New York City, NY
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Hospital Ship Comfort To Relax Screening Protocols, Officials Say
The 1,000 bed hospital ship will now screen patients at its Manhattan pier following reports that it was treating just 20 people.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Javits Center Hospital Will Now Take Coronavirus Patients: Trump
The 2,500-bed hospital facility created at Midtown Manhattan's Javits Center will treat patients ill with coronavirus.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
NYC Michelin-Star Restaurant To Feed Healthcare Workers
Eleven Madison Park is using its kitchen to cook 2,000 meals per day for healthcare workers.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Midtown Coronavirus Cases: City Releases Data By Zip Code
Two new COVID-19 heat maps show confirmed cases, by range and percentage, in New York City zip codes.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
Harlem Coronavirus Cases: City Releases Data By Zip Code
Two new COVID-19 heat maps show confirmed cases, by range and percentage, in New York City zip codes.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
UES Coronavirus Cases: City Releases Data By Zip Code
Two new COVID-19 heat maps show confirmed cases, by range and percentage, in New York City zip codes.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Hotels To Add 10,000 Beds To NYC Hospital Capacity, Officials Say
Converting hotels into hospitals will allow hospitals to expand ICU capacities, city hospital officials said.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
Ex-NYPD Chief To Oversee NYC Medical Equipment During Coronavirus
Former NYPD Commissioner James O'Neill was named a senior advisor to the city for the coronavirus crisis.
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New York City|News|
Coronavirus May Lead To Mass Rent Strikes In NYC: Advocates
New Yorkers are losing incomes and few landlords are being flexible when it comes to payment, tenant organizers said.
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New York City|News|
NYC Community Health Centers Get $3M In Coronavirus Aid: Senators
Health centers and public hospitals will receive supplemental funding from the federal Department of Health to aid in coronavirus efforts.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Open or Closed? Let Local Customers In Midtown Know
We’re publishing a simple open-or-closed directory for Midtown and Hell's Kitchen Businesses. Here’s how to get listed.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
Open or Closed? Let Local Customers In Harlem Know
We’re publishing a simple open-or-closed directory for Harlem Businesses. Here’s how to get listed.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Open or Closed? Let Local Customers On The Upper East Side Know
We’re publishing a simple open-or-closed directory for Upper East Side Businesses. Here’s how to get listed.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
Police To Question Second Person For Harlem Subway Fire: NYPD
MTA conductor Garrett Goble died in the fire as he was leading passengers to safety.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
UES Lawmaker To Hold Virtual Constituent Talks During Quarantine
City Councilmember Ben Kallos is moving his "First Friday" meetings with constituents to Zoom.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
Police Question Man For Deadly Harlem Subway Fire: Report
MTA conductor Garrett Goble died in the fire as he was leading passengers to safety.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Javits, Comfort Should Treat Coronavirus Patients: Councilman
The chair of the City Council's health committee said plans to use the facilities for only non-coronavirus patients are "unsustainable."
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
NYC Nearing Deals To Rent Hotels For Hospital Space, Mayor Says
New York City hotels will be rented out and turned into makeshift hospitals as the city fights the outbreak of coronavirus.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Empire State Building's Siren Lights Creep Out New Yorkers
The Midtown skyscraper's spire was lit up in red with a siren-like effect that many New Yorkers found unnerving.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
