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Residential Gyms Are Reopening in NYC, but How Are They Keeping Employees and Patrons Safe?
Even though New York City formally entered Phase Four of reopening on July 20, the city ordered many indoor spaces, namely gyms, movie theaters, and restaurants, to remain closed after other states saw surges in COVID-19 cases linked to the reopening of these spaces....
A Guide to the Federal Reserve’s COVID-19 Lending Facilities
The Federal Reserve is the most independent arm of the federal government, yet it is perhaps the least understood by the general public. In controlling the nation’s monetary policy, the Fed attempts to maximize employment, monitor inflation, and regulate financial...
Crowdfunding for Small Businesses During COVID-19
Crowdfunding, a term which originated less than 15 years ago, has become a central part of the financial landscape, from film students on Kickstarter funding their thesis projects to widely shared GoFundMe campaigns for unexpected medical expenses. Crowdfunding has...
The Key Factor for Reopening Schools That We Aren’t Talking About
The questions of when and how to reopen schools and other indoor spaces has shaken the country. National and local media coverage as well as viral social media posts tend to focus on potential virus spread through direct contact among people. For example, observers...
Updates on Residential Housing: Evictions Paused Until October, but Uncertainty Persists
The New York Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence Marks extended a statewide pause on the execution of residential evictions to October 1. The measure provides some relief to those worried about losing their residence during the pandemic. However, the size and...
New York Small Businesses Are Suffering, but Business and Community Organizations Are Proposing Solutions
New York City is known for Wall Street, big law, and its corporate kings. However, New Yorkers are supported, fed, and entertained by mainly small businesses. They employ half of the city’s workforce and include 98% of the city’s employers. [1] While the city’s large...