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Pirouettes in the Pandemic
Online classes helped this 13-year-old keep up her love of ballet, but she's ready to go in person, even with a mask
COVID Hits Houses of Worship from Many Angles
The pandemic has left houses of worship empty and virtual services test parishioners' faith and churches' sustainability
For the Disabled, Getting Vaccinated Can Be an Obstacle Course
New York City’s vaccine rollout makes an effort, but sometimes falls short of meeting the needs of people with disabilities
NYC High Schools are Reopening— and Not Everyone is Happy About It
Some argue that a return to the classroom is still too risky and complicated
Teen Artists Explore What “Home” Means
High school students curate an exhibit in the Bronx Museum, focusing on the positive aspects of their communities
Movie Theaters in New York City Can Reopen on March 5
The move signals economic relief for a struggling industry, but public health concerns remain strong
Are New Yorkers Masking Up on the Subway?
Most are, it seems, and the police are armed with $50 fines for those who won’t
The Snow Gods of Astoria Park
A pair of artists turn the white stuff into giant sculptures
Twitter Accounts Pick Up Some of the Slack for NYC’s Vax Site
VaccineFinder.NYC.Gov doesn’t aggregate appointments, so New Yorkers did it themselves
Astoria Restaurants Team Up with Nonprofits to Feed the Community
A unique three-way partnership that both feeds the hungry and helps restaurateurs
How the Bronx is Fighting Food Insecurity During a Pandemic
How local nonprofits work with the city to bring healthy produce to the Bronx
As Vaccine Appointments Are Abruptly Rescheduled, Hope Wanes
Due to her high-risk status for COVID-19, Donna Hartz, 66, of Rego Park, Queens, has adapted to only leaving her house for doctor’s appointments concerning her rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, Sjogren’s disease, diabetes, and small fiber neuropathy, among other autoimmune disease. “I’ve been in the house almost a year,” said Hartz, who tried registering to get […]
NYC Restaurant Week—the Takeout Version
This year’s event is more about survival than marketing