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Top NYC news: Funeral home stored bodies on ice in trucks; mayor rebukes Orthodox Jews after funeral

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Published on April 30, 2020
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Internment survivor, beloved New York principal dies at 89

During World War II, Tadashi Tsufura and his family were forcibly relocated to Arizona. He later became a beloved educator in New York City.

Read the full story on The New York Times.

Funeral home stored bodies on ice in trucks after running out of space

A New York City funeral home used moving trucks loaded with ice to store dozens of bodies after running out of space, police officials said Wednesday.

Read the full story on NBC News.

City Council bill would offer restaurants relief from COVID-19

A City Council bill seeks to bar enforcement of personal liability provisions in commercial leases or rental agreements through at least September in cases where a tenant affected by COVID-19 defaults on lease conditions.

Read the full story on Real Deal NYC.

Orthodox Jews beset by virus grapple with mayor's rebuke

It started with a funeral that got out of hand. It ended Wednesday with some of New York City's Jews at odds with the mayor over his criticisms of the Orthodox community as it struggles to deal with the coronavirus.  

Read the full story on Houston Chronicle.


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