New York City was hit hard by the Corona crisis, plus protests against racism – sometimes accompanied by vandalism. The paralyzed metropolis should now slowly wake up again between two crises. Many clap, some cheer, still others hit pots, pans or tambourines: The every evening applause for hospital employees and other systemically important professionals has … Read more
For a long time, young people in China should go to study in the USA for at least one semester. Since the corona pandemic, however, more and more people have lost interest in foreign countries. By Steffen Wurzel, ARD-Studio Shanghai Wang Wenquan is studying Marketing in Shanghai. He has a casual apex, a small earring … Read more
Loosen or tighten lockdown? Wait. The federal and state governments will probably not decide on the “Corona winter timetable” until November 23. Prime Minister Dreyer concluded in Report from Berlin stricter contact restrictions. By Wenke Börnsen, tagesschau.de The federal and state governments want to draw an interim conclusion at the halfway point of the lockdown … Read more
After cases in Europe, unusually serious illnesses have now also been found in children in the USA. Symptoms are severe inflammation. It is still unclear whether there is a connection with the coronavirus. By Antje Passenheim, ARD-Studio New York At least 38 boys and girls in New York have an unknown syndrome. Three children died … Read more
The infection rate is also rising in New York – there are currently 30,000 infected people, the number of deaths is almost 300. The authorities are trying to prevent a collapse of the health system. By Peter Mücke, ARD-Studio New York Times Square – almost deserted. The Brooklyn Bridge – Tourist Free. The luxury boutiques … Read more
It is estimated that one in four New Yorkers now does not have enough money to eat healthily over the long term. How the pandemic is ramping up hunger and poverty in one of the richest cities in the world. By Peter Mücke, ARD-Studio New York The Masbia Soupkitchen in Flatbush is a mixture of … Read more
Because of the corona pandemic, New York City has moved its restaurant scene to the sidewalks and streets in many places – this has resulted in a street dining atmosphere in the metropolis. Some streets in Manhattan or Queens are lined with new wooden outdoor terraces these days. Sometimes they are brightly painted or decorated … Read more
Neither US President Trump nor challenger Biden can bet on getting a majority in New York’s fifth district, Staten Island. Both camps are almost equally strong. The followers are conciliatory towards each other. By Christiane Meier, ARD Studio New York You have to leave Manhattan behind to visit New York’s fifth borough, Staten Island. 20 … Read more
The USA is worst affected by the corona pandemic worldwide, especially the state of New York with its metropolis. But slowly cautious hope is spreading. Joe McHarris has hope again. Starting Friday, he’s allowed to reopen his little art shop in the village of Clinton, north of New York City. “Artisans’ Corner” had to remain … Read more
The price war has started: these days, motor insurers are using special offers to attract customers who are willing to advertise. Drivers can cancel their policies until the end of November. This year, changing insurance should be particularly worthwhile – because of Corona. From Notker Blechner, boerse.ARD.de Good news not only for accident statisticians: Because … Read more