New York/ Community & Society
Published on April 11, 2019
Top NYC news: Deadly super fungus spreading; fake mobsters tried shakedownPhoto: MrTMan/Flickr

Missed the the most recent top news in New York City? Read on for everything you need to know.

Drug-resistant fungus Candida auris spreads to New Jersey

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says a deadly, drug-resistant fungus is spreading around healthcare facilities and "a serious global health threat."

Read the full story on 6abc Action News.

New York City is worried about 'measles parties' as the disease spreads

The spread of measles in Brooklyn that led New York City to declare a public health emergency Tuesday has been fueled in part by measles parties.

Read the full story on USA TODAY.

Fake Mobsters Tried To Shakedown Former Owner Of New York City Pizza Joint

A New Jersey actor was hired to intimidate the owner and showed up wearing a "Sopranos"-style costume.

Read the full story on Newsradio 740 KTRH.

Wegmans, America’s Favorite Cult Grocer, Tries Its Magic in New York City

The nation’s top supermarket chain, Wegmans, sets it sights on Brooklyn’s affluent-yet-finicky shoppers.

Read the full story on Bloomberg.

The Difference Between Living in New York and San Francisco

One year ago, I moved from New York City to San Francisco and learned how very different these two cities are.

Read the full story on HuffPost.


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