Families Struggle to Send Lost Loved Ones Home to Mexico Amid Coronavirus Crisis
Final-wish homeland burials in Mexico and other countries are complicated by high costs and complex logistics — forcing agonizing waits for New Yorkers reeling from grief.
By Rebekah F. Ward. Published by THE CITY on July 9, 2020.
How Remote Learning Upended NYC Students With Disabilities and Their Families
Parents have morphed into teachers and therapists amid a pandemic. Meanwhile, many kids struggle through virtual special education. Here are some of their stories.
By Alex Zimmerman, Chalkbeat; Lauren Costantino; Rebekah F. Ward; Veronica Penney and Yoav Gonen. Published by THE CITY on June 17, 2020.
Remember Their Names: NYC Veterans Nursing Home Staff Leaks List of 48 Who Died
This story is part of “MISSING THEM,” THE CITY’s ongoing collaborative project to remember every New Yorker killed by COVID-19. You can participate: If you know someone who died or may have died due to the coronavirus, share their story here or leave us a voicemail at 646-494-1095.
By Yoav Gonen, Rebekah F. Ward, Beatriz Muylaert, Christine Chung, Virginia Breen, Veronica Penney, Anjali Tsui and Arusha Kelkar. Published by THE CITY on May 23, 2020.
