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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...

More Restaurants Have Reopened In Lower Manhattan

More Restaurants Have Reopened In Lower Manhattan

Support the following establishments that recently ended their COVID hiatus and have unlocked their doors to serve the neighborhood: —Lekka Burger...

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,...

‘Do Not Drink Bleach’ Also Means ‘Do Not Gargle With Bleach’

‘Do Not Drink Bleach’ Also Means ‘Do Not Gargle With Bleach’

In April, we put out a PSA reminding everyone that drinking bleach does not, I repeat, does not cure COVID-19. That PSA still stands now, in June; it...

What Commuters Can Expect During New York City’s First-Phase Reopening

What Commuters Can Expect During New York City’s First-Phase Reopening

New York City is finally beginning to reopen for business, which means more commuters will be using public transit — about 200,000 per day,...

How To Get A Break From Debt Collectors If You Lost Income Due To COVID-19

How To Get A Break From Debt Collectors If You Lost Income Due To COVID-19

With many people suffering financial hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the last thing anybody needs is the added stress of being hounded by...

New York City’s Curfew Has Ended: What You Need to Know

New York City’s Curfew Has Ended: What You Need to Know

Mayor de Blasio lifted New York City’s unprecedented 8p curfew a day early, announcing on Sunday morning that the move was effective immediately....

Where You Can Get Tested For COVID-19 In Lower Manhattan

Where You Can Get Tested For COVID-19 In Lower Manhattan

As the city prepares for reopening, hospitals and urgent-care centers across the city are offering tests to determine if you have the coronavirus....

How To Safely Go To The Dentist

How To Safely Go To The Dentist

Dentists’ offices have officially been given the go-ahead to reopen in New York State, which is good news for anyone who needs a cleaning or more...

Where New Yorkers Can Avoid ATM Fees On Unemployment Debit Cards

Where New Yorkers Can Avoid ATM Fees On Unemployment Debit Cards

This is a challenging time for many New Yorkers who have lost work because of COVID-19, and it does not help matters to deal with ATM withdrawal fees...

COVID-19 Testing, Contact Tracing Now Available To All New Yorkers

COVID-19 Testing, Contact Tracing Now Available To All New Yorkers

All New Yorkers are entitled to universal COVID-19 testing as part of the New York City’s newly-launched Test & Trace Corps initiative, Mayor...