The impact of COVID-19 on New Yorkers is devastating, with nearly 900,000 residents losing at least three people to the virus. With the recent release of the New York City Housing and Vacancy Survey, conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau on behalf of the city, these stark numbers are brought to light. It’s as if a tornado tore through the beloved neighborhoods of New York, leaving behind a trail of loss and heartbreak. The survey acts as a microscope, zooming in on the lives affected by this unprecedented crisis. While we know that COVID-19 has been taking lives across the globe, this survey shines a spotlight specifically on the personal toll experienced within one city. Now we must ask ourselves, how can we support these grieving communities? Are there resources in place to aid those who have suffered multiple losses? The results of this survey urge us to take action and deliver the support that these New Yorkers desperately need. To explore more about this eye-opening survey and its implications, delve into the underlying research.
