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COVID-19: Transformation of Westchester County Center into Temporary Hospital

COVID-19: Transformation of Westchester County Center into Temporary Hospital

Estefania Salinas, Staff Reporter May 7, 2020

The Westchester County Center known as the home of the Westchester Knicks, expositions, trade shows, and graduation ceremonies is expected to become a temporary hospital site for COVID-19 patients. The...

Show Me The Money: Qualifying For A Stimulus Check

Show Me The Money: Qualifying For A Stimulus Check

Maya Wiggins, Impact Staff May 7, 2020

Due to the shut down of many businesses, non-essential people find themselves in a finical crisis. Although many people are out of work, there are still bills that have to be paid. This is where the...

Sports Fans Will Not Attend Events Without A Coronavirus Vaccine

Sports Fans Will Not Attend Events Without A Coronavirus Vaccine

Dan Rebain, Impact Staff May 4, 2020

While sports commissioners along with government and medical experts debate when to reopen sports leagues, a majority of Americans would stay home because of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). A  substantial...

Brush Up On Your Skills With These Free Digital Courses

Brush Up On Your Skills With These Free Digital Courses

Jillian Simmons, Impact Staff May 2, 2020

While everyone is quarantined in their homes, many people have found themselves being bored with the same routine day in and day out as they wait for the world to open up again. While all this free time...

How the Mav Market Continues to Help

How the Mav Market Continues to Help

Chevaughn Hurst, Impact Staff May 2, 2020

The Mercy College Mav Market is a food and resource pantry that is dedicated to making a difference during this difficult time. The pantries are located at the Dobbs Ferry, Manhattan and Bronx campuses,...

Former Pakistani Diplomat Speaks On COVID-19 at Mercy Event

Former Pakistani Diplomat Speaks On COVID-19 at Mercy Event

Amber Perez, Impact Staff April 30, 2020

As part of it’s International Speakers Series, the Center for Global Engagement featured a presentation by ambassador and former Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations, Ahmed Kamal. The...

The Ongoing Unemployment Crisis During COVID-19

The Ongoing Unemployment Crisis During COVID-19

Valerie Lopez, Managing Editor April 30, 2020

Within the past six weeks, a staggering 30 million Americans have filed for unemployment as of April 27, 2020 according to the U.S. Department of Labor since COVID-19. This has been the highest rate...

Dealing with a Pandemic A Challenge For Residential Adjustment Center

Dealing with a Pandemic A Challenge For Residential Adjustment Center

Maya Wiggins, Impact Staff April 30, 2020

During this pandemic, it is not recommended for anyone to be outside unless it necessary. The only people that are allowed out are essential workers. Cities have shut down, non-essential people currently...

Users Weigh The TikTok Security Risk

Maya Wiggins, Impact Staff April 30, 2020

Tiktok has become the most popular social media platform. There are more users on TikTok than there are on Facebook. The app is for all ages, but is mostly used by teenagers. Users can create short videos...

Walking Into The Nightmare

Walking Into The Nightmare

Julianna Ilise, Impact Staff April 26, 2020

Every morning, as she walks through the Emergency Room doors, she's fearful of what she is about to walk into. The patients. Herself. Her family. The act of risking it all stays on her mind while walking...

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