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The mortuary science professor who came ‘out of nowhere’ to help NYC

With New York City funeral homes overwhelmed by the coronavirus, a professor from an upstate town has been transporting bodies so families don't have to wait weeks for cremation services.

Read the full story on The New York Times.

New NYC legislation would pause restaurant evictions for a year

A group of bills introduced in the City Council on Wednesday concern issues such as rent, additional pay for grocery workers and paid sick leave for delivery workers

Read the full story on Eater NYC.

Professor arrested with gas cans at St. Patrick's Cathedral dies by suicide after release from Rikers due to COVID-19

Marc Lamparello, who was schizophrenic, had been released from Rikers Island as part of the city's effort to reduce the jail population due to the coronavirus.

Read the full story on ABC New York, WABC.

Nassau firefighters honor first responders with bagpipes, drums

Bagpipers and drummers from the Nassau County Firefighters Pipes and Drums gathered Wednesday night to salute health care heroes working the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Read the full story on ABC New York, WABC.

Blackout at Starrett City knocks out power to dozens of buildings

The fire department received reports Wednesday night of blackouts at 29 buildings in the sprawling 153-acre complex, with most of those outages centered around Pennsylvania Avenue and Elmira Loop, resulting in stuck elevators and numerous 911 calls.

Read the full story on New York Daily News.

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