Last spring, at the height of the coronavirus pandemic, each day felt worse than the day before. This spring brings tangible hope.
Author: Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, Rockland/Westchester Journal News
‘I am a better mom’: After quitting their jobs during the pandemic to care for family, here’s how it changed these women
When COVID-19 hit, some moms quit their jobs to provide child care. From Girl Scout meetings, to cooking, to night school, here’s how they’ve changed.
Dating is ‘a double edged sword’ amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but some find love
Amid COVID-19, some are happy to remain single so they can stay safe; some want to find love, while others are just looking for someone to talk to.
What their selfie obsession revealed about the psychology of the pro-Trump rioters
Dozens of rioters were photographed smiling, brandishing vandalized items inside the U.S. Capitol building. Experts explain the lack of concern.
Long lost friends, family members are reconnecting during the pandemic; here’s why
Many are reaching out to long lost friends, family members during the pandemic. Experts say that’s a natural antidote to social isolation.
Community support, Black Lives Matter movement have helped local Black-owned businesses
Between February and April, 41% of Black-owned businesses shuttered compared to their white-owned counterparts. But there are signs of a revival.
Go to work or care for your child: Pandemic has forced women to drop out of the workforce
Four times as many women as men left the workforce in September. Four women share their stories of choosing child care over their jobs.
NY bakery leads the charge to hire workers others deem unemployable
Companies such as The Body Shop are using Greyston Bakery’s model to hire workers, including those who have been incarcerated.
Without an ‘ounce of empathy’: Their stories show the dangers of being Black and pregnant
Black women are dying in childbirth 2.5 times more often than white women, according to data from the National Center for Health Statistics.
Her bat mitzvah was rescheduled twice: How to cope when coronavirus cancels milestone celebrations
Cancellation or postponement of social events take a financial toll and can be mentally, emotionally challenging.