by BFTS | May 23, 2020 | News
A large population of people already in poor health living on the street has serious coronavirus concerns. For those living in close quarters in city-run shelters, there’s the fear of exposure to COVID-19. The Department of Homeless Services has identified more than...
by BFTS | May 19, 2020 | Health And Wellbeing, News
The city has set up five sites where New Yorkers can get one of 140,000 free coronavirus antibody tests, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Sunday. New York City will test 140,000 everyday New Yorkers for COVID-19 antibodies as part of its Test and Trace Program to battle...
by BFTS | May 16, 2020 | Fight Hunger, News
Guide to Food Pantries and Meal Assistance in NYC Before the coronavirus pandemic, 1.2 million residents in New York City faced food insecurity. Now, with hundreds of thousands out of work, the number of hungry New Yorkers could double. A Siena College poll released...
by BFTS | May 11, 2020 | Insight, News
New York City Shelter Network Announces COVID-19 Recovery Plan for Low-income Families Amid the pandemic, New York City has to confront the social and economic damage brought on by COVID-19. With unemployment numbers at record highs, this and the reduced wages is...
by BFTS | May 11, 2020 | Insight, News
Unemployed New Yorkers Cling to Fragile Pandemic Safety Net Emma Craig, who made $200 a night singing in a Soho supper club, found herself navigating the unemployment maze as an independent contractor and negotiating a temporary rent reprieve while waiting weeks for...
by BFTS | May 10, 2020 | News
(CNN) Most Americans have never had to wear a mask for their health before, let alone while they shop for groceries or go for a run.So, even as businesses or states increasingly require them, rebellion is natural — to a degree, says Dr. David Aronoff, director...
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