Top NYC news: City to increase burial assistance; 7.5 million free masks to be distributed; more

Top NYC news: City to increase burial assistance; 7.5 million free masks to be distributed; morePhoto: O Palsson/Flickr
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Published on May 05, 2020

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

Paramedic honored after death while volunteering in NYC

A retired Colorado paramedic who died from coronavirus after volunteering to help combat the pandemic in New York City was being honored Sunday as his body was returned to Denver.

Read the full story on ABC News.

A New York City police officer was filmed punching a bystander during arrests while enforcing social distancing measures

An NYPD officer identified as Francisco Garcia was filmed violently punching a man named Donni Wright on Saturday.

Read the full story on Business Insider.

New York City to increase burial assistance as coronavirus takes toll

The city is expanding its burial-assistance program as the number of families seeking help to cover funeral expenses has climbed during the pandemic, which has disproportionately hit lower-income and immigrant communities.

Read the full story on The Wall Street Journal.

New York City will distribute 7.5 million free face masks

New York City has a sufficient supply of PPE to address the novel coronavirus pandemic for the first time since March, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday.

Read the full story on PBS NewsHour.

Teen befriends elderly neighbor during lockdown by communicating with Post-It notes

The New York City teen and the 84-year-old woman have grown close during their correspondence.

Read the full story on Yahoo News.


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