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Contact Tracing: A Double Edged Sword

By TuAnh Dam on May 12, 2020 contact tracing, coronavirus, privacy, Technology Coronavirus, Healthcare, Multimedia, Politics & Policy, Video

Contact Tracing: A Double Edged Sword

What will post-coronavirus contact tracing look like in New York City?

On the Frontlines: “These Patients are Alone”

By TuAnh Dam on April 17, 2020 Coronavirus, Healthcare

On the Frontlines: “These Patients are Alone”

An internal medicine doctor talks about Covid-19 diagnoses, treatments, and closed doors

A Snapshot from the Bloodbank

By TuAnh Dam on April 9, 2020 coronavirus, New York Blood Center Coronavirus, Healthcare, Life in a Pandemic, Manhattan

A Snapshot from the Bloodbank

What it’s like to donate in the middle of an emergency and a pandemic

Data Reveals a Startling Trend: More African Americans and Hispanic Patients Die from COVID-19

By TuAnh Dam on April 8, 2020 News

Data Reveals a Startling Trend:  More African Americans and Hispanic Patients Die from COVID-19

New data released by the Bureau of Communicable Disease Surveillance System has highlighted a startling trend in coronavirus deaths: African American and Hispanic patients are the most heavily affected by the virus, although at this point, this information has been reported on only 63 percent of cases. In New York City, 34 percent of fatalities […]

On the Frontlines: “A Deserted Island of Death”

By TuAnh Dam on March 26, 2020 Coronavirus, Healthcare

On the Frontlines:  “A Deserted Island of Death”

A look at what it’s like for an emergency room doctor as she fights the battle against Covid-19

New York’s Restaurants and Bars To Close

By TuAnh Dam on March 16, 2020 Business, Coronavirus, NY City Scene

New York’s Restaurants and Bars To Close

Also gyms, movie theaters, and casinos—all to help slow the virus

New Yorkers—and Tourists— Brace for Impact as Cuomo Says Spread of Virus is Inevitable

By TuAnh Dam on March 3, 2020 Coronavirus, Manhattan, Public Health

New Yorkers—and  Tourists— Brace for Impact as Cuomo Says Spread of Virus is Inevitable

Visitors and vendors take safety precautions, but are taking it in stride

Harvey Weinstein Convicted of Rape and a Criminal Sexual Act

By TuAnh Dam on February 24, 2020 Cops & Courts, News

Harvey Weinstein Convicted of Rape and a Criminal Sexual Act

The media mogul was acquitted of the two most serious charges, but still faces up to 25 years in prison

Reading the Tea Leaves at the Harvey Weinstein Trial

By TuAnh Dam on February 23, 2020 Harvey Weinstein, New York Criminal Court Cops & Courts, News

Reading the Tea Leaves at the Harvey Weinstein Trial

The jury has been deliberating for days, but the case is far from over

The Waiting Game Continues: The View from Inside the Court Room

By TuAnh Dam on February 20, 2020 Cops & Courts

The Waiting Game Continues:   The View from Inside the Court Room

The jury for the Harvey Weinstein sexual assault trial deliberates for second day without reaching a verdict

Third Suspect in the Death of Tessa Majors Arrested

By TuAnh Dam on February 19, 2020 Barnard College, Morningside Park, Tessa Majors Cops & Courts, Manhattan, News

Third Suspect in the Death of Tessa Majors Arrested

The teenage boy will be charged as an adult for the murder of the Barnard freshman

A Second Suspect Is Arrested in the Murder of a Barnard College Student

By TuAnh Dam on February 15, 2020 Barnard College, Cyrus Vance Jr., Morningside Park, Tessa Majors Cops & Courts, Manhattan, News

A Second Suspect Is Arrested in the Murder of a Barnard College Student

A 14-year-old boy has been charged as an adult in death of Tessa Majors

Bill de Blasio endorses Bernie Sanders for President

By TuAnh Dam on February 15, 2020 Bernie Sanders, Mayor Bill de Blasio Politics & Policy

Bill de Blasio endorses Bernie Sanders for President

The mayor, who dropped out of the presidential race himself in September, will stump for Sanders in Nevada

Fans Pay Tribute to Kobe, but his Memory Particularly Resonates with Asians

By TuAnh Dam on February 7, 2020 Sports NY City Scene, Sports

Fans Pay Tribute to Kobe, but his Memory Particularly Resonates with Asians

As the Feb. 24 memorial is set for the NBA legend, fans in Asia pay tribute to his fighting spirit

A Day Before Kick-Off, Bars Get Ready for the Big Game

By TuAnh Dam on February 2, 2020 NY City Scene

A Day Before Kick-Off, Bars Get Ready for the Big Game

NYC strongholds for the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers expect large crowds

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