500 Grocery Boxes Delivered In Brooklyn Amid Coronavirus

"We will get through this crisis by continuing to look out for one another," said Councilman Robert Cornegy, who helped the delivery drive.

GoFundMe Helps Bed-Stuy Ambulance Service During Coronavirus

A GoFundMe dovetails with Bedford-Stuyvesant Volunteer Ambulance Services' recent call for donations to help keep running through outbreak.

Bed-Stuy Church Helps Pay Off $4M Medical Bills Amid Coronavirus

"This is not forgiveness of a debt, this is freedom from a debt," said Concord Baptist Rev. Gary Simpson about erasing 4,500 medical debts.

Bed-Stuy's Volunteer Ambulance Service Calls For Coronavirus Help

Donations will help the Bedford-Stuyvesant Volunteer Ambulance Services — the "Vollies" — escape a growing financial bind in the pandemic.

Bed-Stuy Area Suffers More Than 600 Coronavirus Deaths

Newly-released city data shows about 9 percent of reported coronavirus cases in the zip codes covering Bed-Stuy ended in death.

Bed-Stuy Marcy Houses' Coronavirus Deaths Near City's Top: Data

At least 21 residents in the storied Marcy Houses have died of coronavirus, according to newly-released city data.

Bed-Stuy Area Coronavirus Cases Top 6K, Data Shows

There are more coronavirus cases in the zip codes covering Bed-Stuy than those in Wyoming, Montana and Idaho combined, according to data.

Bed-Stuy Left Out Of City's Open Streets Social Distancing Effort

Another 12 miles of streets are slated to be closed for foot and bicycle traffic across the city starting Thursday, but not in Bed-Stuy.

Bed-Stuy Councilman Delivers Food After Coronavirus Recovery

Robert Cornegy, who is running for Brooklyn borough president, has been making more appearances outside his district since his illness.

Churches Open Coronavirus Test Sites This Week

The state will open 24 temporary COVID-19 test sites in an effort to expand testing for low-income communities of color.

Bed-Stuy Food Pantry Will Open Temporary Coronavirus Warehouse

The Campaign Against Hunger needs extra space to distribute nearly 2,000 bags of food a day.

City Will Hand Out Free Coronavirus Masks At Bed-Stuy Park

Saratoga Park will be one of several parks Tuesday where city workers will distribute free protective masks.

At Least 5 Employee Coronavirus Deaths At BK Hospital: Report

The coronavirus is taking a toll on non-medical employees at Brooklyn Hospital Center and other hospitals, according to a report.

This City Block Is Central Brooklyn's Only Open Street

NYC's "Open Streets" plan will give BK pedestrians 1/20 of a mile more freedom by closing a street running through Callahan-Kelly park.

NYCHA Coronavirus Concerns Remain Weeks Into Pandemic

A trio of prominent New York City politicians, including Mayor Bill de Blasio, visited the Marcy Houses amid concerns over impact on NYCHA.

PPE Arrives For Frontline Coronavirus Bed-Stuy Ambulance Service

"We’re out there fighting every day,” said the minority-run Bed-Stuy Volunteer Ambulance Corps' commander.

City Opens Brooklyn Walk-In Coronavirus Test Site

Gotham Health in East New York opened Friday a community testing facility for residents over 65 with preexisting conditions and others.

Protect NYCHA Residents From Coronavirus, Say Brooklyn Pols

Borough President Eric Adams passed out masks to NYCHA residents on Tuesday and called for a comprehensive plan to help the community.

City Donations Help Bed-Stuy Food Pantry Meet Coronavirus Demand

The Campaign Against Hunger, no longer struggling with pandemic demand, received pilgrimages Tuesday from mayor and borough president.

Family Dollar Coronavirus Warnings Shut Off After Complaints

Irritation over all-hours outdoor announcements at Bed-Stuy store boiled over among neighbors staying at home.

Store's Coronavirus Message Keeps Bed-Stuy Neighbors Awake

"It couldn’t be worse at this point,” said a neighbor losing sleep to loud, after-hours social distancing warnings from a Family Dollar.

3 Tips To Reduce Coronavirus Risk: NYC PSA

Spoilers: Now might be the time to quit smoking and start eating more plants.

Bed-Stuy Area Tallies At Least 1,500 Coronavirus Cases: Data

About one in 10 of Brooklyn's confirmed coronavirus cases hailed from a zip code covering Bed-Stuy, new city data shows.

4 Brooklyn Playgrounds Close Over Lax Coronavirus Distancing

This is why New Yorkers can't have nice things during the coronavirus outbreak — people keep flouting social distancing guidelines.

Bed-Stuy Nonprofit Launches Coronavirus Food Drive

"We have to put food and supply banks in our community," said Antoine Cassidy, whose nonprofit hopes a food drive will give a "fresh start."

Social Distancing Fight Kills Elderly Woman | Coronavirus Latest

A roundup of today's coronavirus news.

Brooklyn Pastor Dies From Coronavirus, Diocese Says

Father Jorge Ortiz-Garay, 49, is the first Catholic priest to die from coronavirus in the United States, a Brooklyn Diocese release stated.

'This Is Real': Forklift Moves Body Near Coronavirus-Hit Hospital

A horrified man watched as hospital workers loaded a shrouded body onto a truck outside a Brooklyn hospital Sunday, video shows.

'Unprecedented' Coronavirus Rush Daily At Bed-Stuy Food Pantry

Much-needed donations two weeks ago helped keep food deliveries going at The Campaign Against Hunger, but supplies run low day-after-day.

Brownstone Rooftop 'Singalong' To Show Unity Through Coronavirus

A Brooklyn-wide singalong Thursday invites people to stretch their vocal chords and harmonize from atop their rooftops.

Borough President Leads Meditation Class For Anxious New Yorkers

Borough President Eric Adams posted the 19-minute guided meditation video on YouTube in hopes of easing anxiety over the outbreak.

Bed-Stuy Food Pantry Strains Under Coronavirus Rush

"It’s getting really difficult,” said Melony Samuels, founder of The Campaign Against Hunger, which needs donations and volunteers.

Woodhull Hospital Opens New 'ExpressCare' Clinic

The clinic will offer fast health care for patients with non-life threatening problems and help them forgo an emergency room trip.

'We Have A Rat Crisis:' Eric Adams Defends Boozy Death Traps

Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams defended his support of alcohol vat rat traps that incensed animal rights activists say are cruel.

Trump Public Charge Rule Could Leave Bed-Stuy Hungry: Experts

Bed-Stuy, one of the city's hungriest areas, is not a top participant in SNAP. Experts fear that's because immigrants are scared to enroll.

Rat Sightings Rise In East Bed-Stuy Despite City's $32M Effort

Parts of Bed-Stuy and Bushwick saw sightings increase despite being the target of the city's $32 million rat attack plan.

Mysterious Noise Causes Hangover-Like Headaches In Bed-Stuy

Drew Robbi says a continuous and painful sound has been plaguing one Bed-Stuy block for more than a month.

New CityMD Urgent Care Center Opening On Fulton Street

A new CityMD urgent care center is slated to open this summer in Bed-Stuy.

Bed-Stuy Schools Shuttered For Flouting Measles Vaccination Rules

Health Department officials also report 57 New Yorkers have received summons for not seeking Measles vaccinations, the city announced.

Brooklyn Parents Taking Kids To 'Measles Parties,' Officials Say

Health Department officials have received reports that parents are purposefully exposing their unvaccinated children to the measles.