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Kids Of Front-Line New Yorkers Can Get Free Child Care. Here’s How.

Kids Of Front-Line New Yorkers Can Get Free Child Care. Here’s How.

Last month the New York City Department of Education launched an initiative to open Regional Enrichment Centers — places where the children of...

Are You A Senior Who Needs Your Meals Delivered?

Are You A Senior Who Needs Your Meals Delivered?

UPDATE, Tuesday, April 14: The city is now transitioning the home-delivery initiative into its GetFoodNYC program. Dial 311 to register. They're...

PSA: Leo’s Bagels Has Reopened And Is Ready To Serve Up Perfection

PSA: Leo’s Bagels Has Reopened And Is Ready To Serve Up Perfection

A gut yontif to those of you going the unleavened route this week, though you may want to bookmark this public service announcement for later: Leo's...

Having Trouble Applying To The Paycheck Protection Program? Law Students Are Here To Help.

Having Trouble Applying To The Paycheck Protection Program? Law Students Are Here To Help.

Since April 3, small-business owners have had the opportunity to apply for funds allocated through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) — the...

Make Sure You Can Vote, Despite The Pandemic. Here’s How.

Make Sure You Can Vote, Despite The Pandemic. Here’s How.

UPDATE, May 5: A federal judge has reinstated the presidential race on the New York State ballot, joining several key local races for which your...

Schools Are Giving Out Three Free Meals A Day For New Yorkers Who Need Them

Schools Are Giving Out Three Free Meals A Day For New Yorkers Who Need Them

Last month the Department of Education launched a grab-and-go lunch program to ensure that kids across the five boroughs wouldn't go hungry since...

Michelin Is Helping You Turn Your Kitchen Into A Starred Dining Experience

Michelin Is Helping You Turn Your Kitchen Into A Starred Dining Experience

While Larry David is correct that self-isolation is the perfect opportunity to stay home, sit on the couch and watch TV, but should you grow...

If A Tiger Can Get Coronavirus, What About My Cat?

If A Tiger Can Get Coronavirus, What About My Cat?

On Sunday, a four-year-old Malayan Tiger named Nadia, who lives at the Bronx Zoo, tested positive for COVID-19. Nadia is believed to be the first...

How To Complete The 2020 Census — Even If You’re Living Remotely

How To Complete The 2020 Census — Even If You’re Living Remotely

April 1 might mark the official Census Day for all U.S. inhabitants, but that does not mean you've missed your chance to make it known to the...

Everyone Should Wear A Mask, CDC Says

Everyone Should Wear A Mask, CDC Says

A whole lotta mask talk has been happening over these past few weeks — Who should wear a mask and when? — and now the Centers for Disease Control...

Staying Fit While Staying Home: Virtual Online Classes From Lower Manhattan

Staying Fit While Staying Home: Virtual Online Classes From Lower Manhattan

In this time, cooped up in our apartments, we need to blow off some steam and try to work off all the desserts we’ve been learning to bake in our...

Attention, Downtown Restaurants: These Orgs Are Offering Help To You And Your Workers

Attention, Downtown Restaurants: These Orgs Are Offering Help To You And Your Workers

The following is a list of grants and opportunities to help New York City restaurants and workers in the face of the COVID-19 outbreak. We especially...