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‘We need to abandon once and for all the idea that homelessness is a choice, and that people are not in shelters because they don’t know better. The problem is…

ByJosiah Haken 8Comments

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Feb 2021

Health Opinion Transportation

Opinion: Street Safety, Protected Bike Lanes Must Be Part of New York’s COVID Recovery

‘With vaccine distribution ramping up…and the state preparing to help employers bring workers back into the office, it’s safe to say biking will be the habit of even more New…

ByJimmy Van Bramer 1Comment

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Feb 2021

Economy News

Proof-of-Work Requirements May Keep Eligible Immigrant Workers From Vaccines, Advocates Worry

Those who are eligible for vaccination because of their jobs must present documentation of their work, like an ID card, a letter from their employer or a pay stub—what one…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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Feb 2021

Uncategorized

¿A quién se ha vacunando hasta ahora en Nueva York?

Los datos demográficos publicados por la alcaldía el 31 de enero reforzaron la preocupación de que el esfuerzo de distribución de la vacuna no ha hecho lo suficiente para llegar…

ByNicole Javorsky 0Comments

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Feb 2021

Health Immigration Justice News

COVID-19 Vaccination Begins in Hudson County Jail, But Half of ICE Detainees Refused

Half of the detainees refused to receive the vaccine, with some complaining that they were not given any information about the shot they were offered.

ByDaniel Parra 0Comments

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Feb 2021

Government

Opinion: City’s Family Enrichment Centers, Crucial Amidst Pandemic, Need Greater Support

‘Primary prevention—working with families further upstream to avoid child safety issues altogether—represents the future of child welfare services, but thus far the city is going it alone, with no financial…

ByAndrew Hevesi

ByDavid Hansell 0Comments

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Feb 2021

Comunidades de habla hispana Health Justice

Empieza vacunación contra COVID-19 en cárcel condado de Hudson, pero la mitad de los detenidos por ICE se negaron

La mitad de los detenidos se negó a recibir la vacuna y dicen que no se les dio información, el director de la cárcel dice que se ha dado información.

ByDaniel Parra 0Comments

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Feb 2021

Uncategorized

Epidemic Effect: New York’s First Nepali Restaurant Temporarily Closed, as Others Struggle

Several of the Nepali businesses in and around Jackson Heights are closed or only party operational.

ByKishor Panthi for Khasokhas Weekly 0Comments

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Feb 2021

Housing and Homelessness News

Advocates Call for Stronger Rental Assistance Programs to Stem Pandemic Evictions

A coalition of housing and homeless advocates, along with the city’s top real estate group, are calling for the city and state to expand and improve three key rental assistance…

BySadef Ali Kully 2Comments

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Feb 2021

Uncategorized

Queens Beauty Salons Facing Steep Crisis Due To Coronavirus

Undoubtedly, the industry is one of the sectors hit hardest by the pandemic.

ByLuz Karine Vargas for Queens Latino 0Comments

Opinion: New York City has a Homelessness Problem—But it’s Not What You Think

Opinion: Street Safety, Protected Bike Lanes Must Be Part of New York’s COVID Recovery

Proof-of-Work Requirements May Keep Eligible Immigrant Workers From Vaccines, Advocates Worry

¿A quién se ha vacunando hasta ahora en Nueva York?

COVID-19 Vaccination Begins in Hudson County Jail, But Half of ICE Detainees Refused

Opinion: City’s Family Enrichment Centers, Crucial Amidst Pandemic, Need Greater Support

Empieza vacunación contra COVID-19 en cárcel condado de Hudson, pero la mitad de los detenidos por ICE se negaron

Epidemic Effect: New York’s First Nepali Restaurant Temporarily Closed, as Others Struggle

Advocates Call for Stronger Rental Assistance Programs to Stem Pandemic Evictions

Queens Beauty Salons Facing Steep Crisis Due To Coronavirus

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