CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
Opinion: How You Can Help Save the Census Amid the COVID-19 Crisis
Luisa Borrell |
‘By taking these simple, yet critical steps, individuals can do their part during this crisis to ensure a successful census.’
The Max & Murphy Show
DOE Chancellor on What’s Next for City Schools Amid COVID
Jarrett Murphy |
A leading anti-hunger advocate also joined Max & Murphy to talk about how SNAP benefits and food pantries can be reinforced to address COVID’s economic fallout.
Health and Environment
COVID-19: Impactos en la salud mental y riesgo de suicidio
Daniel Parra |
Si bien la mayoría de líneas de asistencia de prevención al suicidio hasta el momento indican un aumento en el número de llamadas, esto no necesariamente indica mayores riesgos de suicidio.
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
Opinion: NYC Should Expand Credit Unions for Future Pandemics
Bilal Zenab Ahmed |
‘New Yorkers should move towards expanding credit unions, as a tool for welfare and social relief, because they are a far better alternative to large banks, for poor and working people. ‘
Government
Coronavirus Poses ‘Another Challenge’ to 2020 Census Count, Advocates Say
Jeanmarie Evelly |
With Census workers unable to conduct door-to-door outreach, they’re turning to other methods to get the word out during the pandemic, saying a full population count is more important now than ever.
Coronavirus
Group Urges Allowing Unlicensed Immigrants with Healthcare Experience to Work in Hospitals
Fernando Martínez for El Diario |
Hispanic Association of Health Professionals is calling for lawmakers to create temporary, flexible licenses so thousands of immigrant health professionals can be included in the COVID-19 emergency effort.
Age Justice
Opinion: Social Adult Day Care is Prepping to Move Online
Yvonne Ward |
‘Social Adult Day Care programs are looking at more advanced programming for socialization depending on the capabilities of the participants.
Coronavirus
Her Husband’s in ICE Custody. She Knew Something Was Wrong When He Didn’t Call.
Daniel Parra |
‘How is it possible to do social isolation in a detention center?’
Brooklyn
Chinese Laundromats Remain Open, Amid Fear and Shrinking Staffs
Lan Mu for World Journal |
Chinese owners of laundromats say they are worried more about their safety during the coronavirus pandemic, and some say they’ve had employees quit because they are afraid to come to work.
Coronavirus
NY’s 90-day Mortgage Waiver Has Big Limitations
Sadef Ali Kully |
It doesn’t apply to banks and servicers outside the state’s regulatory power. And it allows financial institutions to decide what ‘hardship’ is.
