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Temporary Burials Possible for COVID-19 Victims, But NYC Park Trenches Plan Denied
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner says it is not considering temporary burials in New York City parks after a top city official tweeted that trenches would likely need to be dug in the parks for the bodies of COVID-19 victims. NYC Council Health Committee chair Mark Levine initially said in series of tweets Monday morning that the city…
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NY Gov. Reveals State Hand Sanitizer Amid Price Gouging, COVID-19 Fears
New York now has its own state hand sanitizer, and it’s packaged by prisoners. The state sanitizer “NYS Clean” was revealed in a press conference on the spread of coronavirus in New York held by Gov. Andrew Cuomo Monday morning. Around 100,000 gallons a day of the product is due to be distributed to places like schools, the MTA, not-for-profits…
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Bruce Springsteen Tribute Band Pulls Out of Trump Inauguration Party
The B Street Band, a Bruce Springsteen tribute band from New Jersey, has announced it is withdrawing from performing at Donald Trump’s inauguration gala.
