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Features & analyses

As New York City reopens, life seems (a bit) more promising

The health crisis keeps reshaping life in New York. Beyond the headlines, members of our community share their first-person accounts on navigating the outbreak and life post-pandemic. Today, meet Elizabeth, from Australia. She reflects on the wide array of emotions she has felt, from the stay at home order in March to the reopening in late July Now that we have reached summer, the days have grown longer, the streets have become busier, and stores and other businesses are continuing...

Portraits & interviews

Covid-19 in NYC: our community shares stories of quarantine and self-isolation. Today, meet Olga, from Ukraine

The pandemic is dramatically reshaping life in New York. Beyond the headlines, members of our community share their first-person accounts on navigating the outbreak.  Olga, who grew up in Ukraine, explains how sticking to a daily schedule helps her to feel less stressed Interview: Maria PyaternevaPictures: Olga Pustyntseva READ ALSO: NWNY Covid-19 resource list for immigrant women, from food access to reliable sources of information What are your feelings and fears? Watching the news about the pandemic repeatedly can be upsetting....

Portraits & interviews

Covid-19 resource list for immigrant women

Here are some resources we’ve compiled to help you navigate life in NYC during coronavirus, from food access and financial support to what you need to know and what to do while you’re stuck at home. Stay tuned for more updates on the blog Allie Ginwala COVID-19 GUIDANCE AND UPDATESFind out what you need to know, and make sure it’s coming from a reliable source For accurate and updated facts about what Coronavirus is, how to prevent the spread of...

Portraits & interviews

Covid-19 in NYC: our community shares stories of quarantine and self-isolation. Today, meet Montserrat, from Chile

The Covid-19 pandemic is dramatically reshaping life in New York. Beyond the headlines, members of our community share their first-person accounts on how they are navigating the outbreak Written by Maria Pyaterneva How are you dealing with quarantine itself? What are your feelings and fears?I am following up on all the same recommendations that everyone should. Some of them are: stay home as much as possible, don’t bring your hands to your face, wash your hands for at least 30...