Eight museums in Long Island put their exhibits online catering to quarantined children
By Kelly Alvarado About eight museums on Long Island have opened exhibits and spaces online since the COVID-19 outbreak, so parents can have tools to […]
Culture
Movie theaters on Long Island struggle to bring in revenue as films and film clubs move online
By Rabia Gursoy Meeting up with film lovers to enjoy a nice afternoon on April 4, Kaitlyn Champlin turns her computer camera on and takes […]
Burlington’s yoga scene brings people together despite social distancing
By Sabrina Liguori BURLINGTON, V.T. — Kathy McNames breathes in deeply, holds the air in her lungs, and breathes out again, plugging one nostril at […]
Jewish students across the globe stay united via Facebook
By Andrew Zucker Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts announced on March 12, that all classes would be moved online. While professors prepared for the shift, […]
Huntington’s Cinema Arts Centre offers virtual screenings and content during COVID-19 lockdown
By Josh Joseph Long Island mushroom enthusiasts looking forward to seeing Louie Schwartzberg’s documentary Fantastic Fungi may have been disappointed by the closure of all […]
Albany Institute of History and Art puts exhibitions and programs online during COVID-19 pandemic
By Joe McQueen This story has been updated. ALBANY, N.Y. – The Albany Institute of History and Art has put two of their exhibitions online […]
New York State builds a temporary field hospital at Aqueduct Racetrack to help with COVID-19 efforts
By Anthony Leon A resolution to build a temporary field hospital at the Aqueduct Racetrack in Jamaica, Queens, dedicated to treat people infected with COVID-19, […]
Relationships are strained as young couples separate and move back in with their families
By Noor Lone After being in a long-distance relationship for a year, Rafay Hassan was used to not being able to see his girlfriend in […]
The Taste of Cincinnati brings local culinary festival online
By Sara Ruberg CINCINNATI, OH.– Half a million people packed the streets of downtown Cincinnati last year over Memorial Day Weekend for The Taste of […]
Animal shelters on Long Island call for people to adopt and foster animals
By Deanna Albohn Animal shelters are seeing an increase in adoption and fostering rates across the country and the state during the COVID-19 pandemic. Last […]