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Here are more of today’s headlines:
1st of its kind PPE store now open in Herald Square
A first-of-its-kind New York City boutique that sells COVID-related safety products for homes and businesses is now open in Herald Square.
CV-19 Essential sells everything from cell phone sanitizers and portable air purifiers to plexiglass dividers and UV lights, and the public is encouraged to check out the store’s Safe Zone Interactive Experience Center where they can try out the gadgets.
Struggling merchants around Yankee Stadium plead with team to help
Merchants located near Yankee Stadium in the Bronx are struggling as professional baseball games are being played without fans, and on Thursday, they joined with officials from the 161st Street Business Improvement District to plead with the team for help.
The protesters said the Yankees have rejected requests to help the local souvenir shops and sports bars that have been decimated by the shortened season and the coronavirus pandemic.
MTA warns warns nationwide impact without $12 billion in federal funding
The MTA, with its budget in shambles amid a record drop in ridership, is continuing to plead for $12 billion in federal aid and outlining the catastrophe that could follow without the bailout.
On Thursday, officials warned the agencies major national suppliers that all contracts are in jeopardy without the federal funding. And that’s in addition to proposed service and workforce cuts.
NY Film Festival uses drive-in theaters to bring movies to the masses
The New York Film Festival normally takes place at Lincoln Center, but this year, like so many other events, it’s going virtual amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Still, organizers have also found a way to show some of the movies to hundreds of people at a time, at drive-in movie theaters. Call it a back to the future approach, a retro way of showing films that started to die out more than half a century ago.
NYPD officers have controversial response when asked about masks at NYC subway station
A freshman at NYU called out two NYPD officers not wearing masks at a subway station in Brooklyn and now their not-so-friendly response is drawing some scrutiny.
In-person learning delayed for most NYC students
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that the city will be delaying in-person learning for some students. There will be a phased-in reopening instead that will happen by grade levels and happen over the next two weeks. On Monday, September 21, 3-K, Pre-K, and early education sites will open including District 75 for special education. The following Tuesday on September 29, K-5 and K-8 schools will reopen. Finally, on Thursday, October 1, middle and high schools, secondary schools, transfer/adult schools will reopen.
Annual SummerStage Jubilee goes virtual amid coronavirus pandemic
The annual SummerStage Jubilee is going virtual amid the coronavirus pandemic, with a full lineup of entertainers set to perform via live stream starting Thursday at 8 p.m. The City Parks Foundation hosts the free benefit concert supporting programs in parks, with the hour-long digital event featuring exclusive musical performances by Sting, Norah Jones, Trey Anastasio, Rufus Wainwright, Leslie Odom Jr., Rosanne Cash, Emily King and PJ Morton.
Viral video shows Florida protesters demand Target customers remove their masks
A viral video from a Target in Florida has sparked outrage across the internet. It shows protesters against wearing masks parading through a Target store, yelling for other customers to remove their masks.
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