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‘Shrinking my world really small’: How New Yorkers are coping with long COVID
An estimated 500,000 New Yorkers suffer from COVID’s lingering effects, with 1 in 5 saying the condition significantly limits their activities.
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Caroline Lewis
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Goldman, Schumer push IRS to get NYC businesses COVID funds years after they applied
Rampant fraud halted the employee retention tax credit, while legitimate businesses were forced to close.
By
Michelle Bocanegra
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NYC’s graduating ‘COVID babies’ reflect as high school ends
Gothamist interviewed students who are speaking at their commencement ceremonies about the message they hope to convey to classmates.
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Jessica Gould
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Gov. Cuomo's top-down COVID approach was an 'unnecessary mistake,' report says
But the report, released on Friday and commissioned by Gov. Kathy Hochul, says the former governor's policies for nursing homes reflected “the best understanding of the scientific community at the time."
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Caroline Lewis
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NJ commission echoes federal findings on botched veterans home response during pandemic
The State Commission on Investigation found state officials and administrators failed to keep staff and residents safe.
By
Michelle Bocanegra
Arts & Entertainment
Owners fight to save historic Theatre 80 on St. Marks Place
The East Village venue, which is crammed with memories and cultural artifacts, could soon become the latest casualty of the coronavirus pandemic.
By
Katerina Barton
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Queens food pantry La Jornada scrambles to find new home
The food pantry has served thousands of residents at its Queens hub since opening in the early days of the pandemic.
By
Arun Venugopal
Arts & Entertainment
Pandemic porch concerts in Brooklyn evolve into a new music school
A musical tradition that began as a solo act during the loneliest days of the pandemic has blossomed into a boisterous ensemble that’s helping to develop the next generation of musicians.
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Jessica Gould
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Masks are requested, but not mandated, in New York City schools as COVID cases surge again
“We urge you to take the following proven precautions to protect your family and our communities: wear a mask," a letter from the schools chancellor and health commissioner read.
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Sophia Chang
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NJ immigrant fund distributes $18M, but thousands who suffered COVID-related economic harm await help
The state Department of Human Services said state employees and five nonprofit partners are combing through remaining applications.
By
Karen Yi
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