Miscellaneous

New York City Beaches Have Reopened. Here’s What You Need To Know.

New York City Beaches Have Reopened. Here’s What You Need To Know.

Eight public beaches have reopened in the city, according to the mayor's office, which means New Yorkers have the opportunity to go for a swim and...

Schools Are Giving Out Three Free Meals A Day Through The Summer

Schools Are Giving Out Three Free Meals A Day Through The Summer

At the beginning of the pandemic, the Department of Education launched a grab-and-go lunch program to ensure that kids across the five boroughs...

An Overview Of Businesses You Can Expect To Open In Phase 2

An Overview Of Businesses You Can Expect To Open In Phase 2

New York City’s second-phase reopening starts Monday, June 22, which means the following types of businesses are legally permitted to...

What Restaurants Need To Know About The Second-Phase Reopening

What Restaurants Need To Know About The Second-Phase Reopening

The second phase of New York City's gradual reopening begins June 22, and many restaurants will be able to serve patrons in outdoor-dining...

Having Trouble Paying Rent? This Nonprofit Can Help.

Having Trouble Paying Rent? This Nonprofit Can Help.

One in five New York City residents lives in poverty, and the coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated the difficult situations of so many New...

This Is No Time To Cozy Up: You Still Have To Stay 6 Feet Apart

This Is No Time To Cozy Up: You Still Have To Stay 6 Feet Apart

Last week, we sent a little reminder that,  though the city has started to reopen, the pandemic is nowhere near over, and you are still required to...

Here Are Some Free Webinars To Guide Small Businesses For The First-Phase Reopen

Here Are Some Free Webinars To Guide Small Businesses For The First-Phase Reopen

To help businesses better prepare for New York City’s first-phase reopening, the Department of Small Business Services is offering two webinars...

Here’s A Map Of Our Hand-Sanitizing Stations In Lower Manhattan

Here’s A Map Of Our Hand-Sanitizing Stations In Lower Manhattan

Our latest effort in supporting the neighborhood's COVID-19 era reopening is threefold: last weekend, the Downtown Alliance added social-distance...

Loans For The Paycheck Protection Program Just Became More Forgiving

Loans For The Paycheck Protection Program Just Became More Forgiving

There is still time to apply for the Paycheck Protection Program, the federal-loan initiative from the Small Business Administration that...

Friendly Reminder: You’ve Still Gotta Wear A Mask

Friendly Reminder: You’ve Still Gotta Wear A Mask

As the weather gets warmer and the city inches closer to a full reopening, it’s easy to forget that we’re still in the grips of a pandemic. The...

What To Do If Your Employer Isn’t Following Post-COVID Safety Guidelines

What To Do If Your Employer Isn’t Following Post-COVID Safety Guidelines

An estimated 400,000 New Yorkers are expected to return to their jobs during the first-phase reopening of non-essential businesses. Although shops,...

With The Absentee-Ballot Deadline Extended, There’s Still Time To Cast Your Vote Safely

With The Absentee-Ballot Deadline Extended, There’s Still Time To Cast Your Vote Safely

If you haven’t had a chance, there is still time to cast your vote via absentee ballot for the June 23, 2020 primary election. This week, because...