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NYC News Service: Black-Owned Businesses Get Hit Hard
New York City has a disproportionately low amount of black business owners, and the coronavirus crisis threatens to make that number even smaller. [Read more]
NYC News Service: The Easter Bunny Stayed Home
Dave Lebrone has spent the last 20 Easters knocking on people’s doors in full bunny attire. He sings, dances, paints faces and brings laughter to children and adults alike. This year, he’s staying home. [Read more]
NYC News Service: Spring Break Is No Vacation
This year as I sit at home scrolling, I also see the CUNYverse posting pictures of sweatpant-clad days at home, students probably wearing the same outfits they’ll be in for their upcoming break. The beach will be out of reach, even for late arrivals. [Read more]
NYC News Service: If You Thought Trader Joe’s Was Crazy Already, Wait ‘Til You See it During the Coronavirus
At Trader Joe’s, pasta, frozen vegetables and famous Peanut Butter Filled Pretzels were scarce during the lunch rush on Friday, March 13, as lines to get into the stores went down the block in Lower Manhattan. [Read more]
NYC News Service: Social Media Distancing (roundups)
Twitter and Instagram roundups concerning the novel coronavirus.