As the coronavirus continues to impact the daily lives of Boston residents, thousands are left experiencing a complete loss or severe reduction of income. The City Council tackled this financial uncertainty during their weekly meeting by hosting a conversation about how the City can offer relief to those suffering during this unprecedented public health crisis. Read More…
Tag: COVID-19
Food Insecurity Increases During Coronavirus Pandemic
As the coronavirus outbreak continues to impact the City of Boston, an increase of hoarding food supplies have wiped grocery store shelves clean and left vulnerable residents worried about feeding their families. During their weekly meeting, the City Council addressed the increase in food insecurity among residents and discussed possible solutions. While parts of Eastern Read More…
North End Waterfront Health Combats Isolation Lows During the Easter Holiday
North End Waterfront (NEW) Health is combating COVID-19 in a unique way. The health center hosted a competition among its staff who sought to find the most creative Easter bonnet. “Everybody at the health center has been working hard over these past several weeks,” said CEO Jim Luisi. “With the continued isolation, most of them Read More…
A Message from NEW Health: Acknowledging Loss
We as a global community have experienced great loss. Loss of life, loss of income, and loss of how things used to be. Our lives have changed drastically since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Emergency orders have been issued. Businesses have closed their doors and groceries are flying off the shelves faster than stores Read More…
Tips for Staying Sane in Isolation
After a long week of evading airport closures and traveling across several countries, I am under self-quarantine and here is how I’ve stayed sane during isolation. With the recent ‘stay at home‘ advisory, I thought you might enjoy some of these tips! Work From Home It goes without saying that most people who are undergoing Read More…
City Council Holds First-Ever Virtual Meeting; Thanks Boston Residents for Their Resilience
Following the official closure of Boston City Council on March 16th, the weekly meeting was hosted virtually for the first time ever. Facing some technical difficulties with video and audio issues, the City Council meeting pressed forward with many representatives joining remotely. “It is important that our work continue,” City Council President Kim Janey stated. Read More…
Supporting the Neighborhood During a Time of Social Distancing
Now, more than ever, Bostonians must come together to support one another during this ever-evolving global pandemic. But how can we come together while remaining apart? The important thing to remember is to remain calm. There’s no need to panic stockpile toilet paper or snatch up every bottle of hand sanitizer to ensure you remain Read More…
In the Face of Racism and Misinformation, City Council Confronts Coronavirus Pandemic
Councilor Ed Flynn (District 2) brought forth a resolution at this week’s city council meeting for Boston to support its Chinese and Asian communities during the COVID-19, also known as coronavirus, outbreak. As the coronavirus continues to impact cities across the United States, the economic impact has effected Boston’s Chinatown the hardest. Councilor Flynn encouraged Read More…