New York/ Community & Society
Published on April 14, 2020
Top NYC news: 50 education employees die from virus; mayor mulls rent freeze; morePhoto: Jim Linwood/Flickr

Here's what you need to know about what's happening in New York City.

21 teachers among 50 New York City education employees dead of coronavirus

The 50 victims include teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators, a guidance counselor and others.

Read the full story on ABC11 WTVD.

‘It’s a time bomb’: 23 die as virus hits packed homeless shelters

The virus is spreading where social distancing is nearly impossible. But there's no staying at home when you do not have one.

Read the full story on The New York Times.

De Blasio considers NYC rent freeze, calls coronavirus greatest economic crisis since the Great Depression

New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio said on Monday he's considering implementing a rent freeze for some tenants, deeming the coronavirus the greatest economic crisis since the Great Depression.

Read the full story on Fox News.


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