One of the best parts of my job is having the opportunity to highlight the remarkable initiatives that grow out of people trying to help one another through a crisis. Here are some articles on some of the amazing people I have had the pleasure to interview while in quarantine.
A Brooklyn College student is drawing talents from around the world for the virtual orchestra he is arranging from his Iowa home. https://www.brooklynpaper.com/brooklyn-college-virtual-orchestra/">https://www.brooklynpaper.com/brooklyn-...
A Williamsburg butcher shop is serving complimentary containers of broths and stocks to hungry Brooklynites. https://www.brooklynpaper.com/williamsburg-butcher-shop-feeds-hungry-neighbors-supports-fellow-businesses-during-pandemic/">https://www.brooklynpaper.com/williamsb...
A Brownsville catering company is mass-producing healthy meals to donate to local shelters, nursing homes and frontline workers. https://www.brooklynpaper.com/brownsville-catering-company-mass-produces-meals-for-borough-wide-distribution/">https://www.brooklynpaper.com/brownsvil...
Noticing a lack of reliable information on the city& #39;s food banks and testing sites, two young Brooklynites took it upon themselves to compile a searchable list now online at http://www.covidaid.nyc"> http://www.covidaid.nyc https://www.brooklynpaper.com/brooklynites-launch-coronavirus-resource/">https://www.brooklynpaper.com/brooklyni...
And last but not least, patrons of Park Slope& #39;s La Bagel Delight are paying in advance to treat hospital staff to a free meal. https://www.brooklynpaper.com/la-bagel-delight-healthcare-workers/">https://www.brooklynpaper.com/la-bagel-...