COVID-19 spawns food relief efforts
Workers clad in gloves and masks are handing out thousands of free meals daily across
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Andrew Yang pledges $1 million in coronavirus relief to the Bronx
Former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang is bringing some financial relief to the Bronx and
Hunts Point food wholesaler expands deliveries
For the first time in the company’s 28-year existence, anyone within a 50-mile radius of its Hunts Point headquarters can go to their website and place an order.
Coronavirus testing stations in Bronx identified
Lincoln and Jacobi Hospitals and two community-based health centers in the Bronx have been identified as coronavirus testing sites by the NYC Health and Human Services Corp. Appointments are required for all testing.
Elected officials consider ways to lighten Covid-19’s heavy load
Food distribution market workers are equivalent of ‘first responders,’ says councilman Elected officials are weighing
Ritchie Torres tests positive for Covid-19
City Councilman Ritchie Torres announced on March 17 that he has tested positive for the coronavirus. Torres is considered a frontrunner by many in the race to replace Rep. Jose E. Serrano in the 15th congressional district, which includes the South Bronx.
Coronavirus takes toll on local restaurants
Delivery apps are urging customers to select “contact-free delivery” when making purchases to avoid the spread of the virus. After selecting the no contact option, deliveries will be left at the door instead of exchanging hands.
Virus hampers efforts at full census count
Isha Sumner was confronted with something she didn’t expect on Thursday: silence. As a local
Amid coronavirus fears, campaigns shift outreach strategies
Candidates in the race for Congress in the South Bronx are shifting the way they run for office, amid fears stoked by the coronavirus pandemic and after Mayor Bill de Blasio urged candidates on Thursday to suspend all door-to-door canvassing in a Queens race.