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Temporary Burials Possible for COVID-19 Victims, But NYC Park Trenches Plan Denied
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner says it is not considering temporary burials in New York City parks after a top city official tweeted that trenches would likely need to be dug in the parks for the bodies of COVID-19 victims. NYC Council Health Committee chair Mark Levine initially said in series of tweets Monday morning that the city…
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What to Do If You're Laid Off Due to Coronavirus Closures
Many in Connecticut are facing and fearing lay offs as the states impose closures of restaurants, theaters, gyms and schools to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The Connecticut Department of Labor confirms it is seeing an uptick in unemployment-related activity related to the coronavirus. If you’re one of those people — or you’re worried you’re going to be laid...
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NY Gov. Reveals State Hand Sanitizer Amid Price Gouging, COVID-19 Fears
New York now has its own state hand sanitizer, and it’s packaged by prisoners. The state sanitizer “NYS Clean” was revealed in a press conference on the spread of coronavirus in New York held by Gov. Andrew Cuomo Monday morning. Around 100,000 gallons a day of the product is due to be distributed to places like schools, the MTA, not-for-profits…
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Bruce Springsteen Tribute Band Pulls Out of Trump Inauguration Party
The B Street Band, a Bruce Springsteen tribute band from New Jersey, has announced it is withdrawing from performing at Donald Trump’s inauguration gala.