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The global coronavirus pandemic has caused governments, corporations, and citizens to halt business as usual. With nearly three million infections  in at least 185 countries and territories, strict lockdown, remote work, self-isolation, and social distancing are the only effective measures that can be taken to prevent further spread of the virus. Those who were planning on appearing for an exam for Court Officer Trainees in April 2020 will also have to wait a little bit longer. The self-scheduled NYS Court Officer exam was set to run from April 15 to June 10. However, as the state remains in lockdown, the exam has been postponed. Here’s what you need to know. One Month Postponement The computer-based, multiple-choice exam that is administered by PSI Online is now scheduled to be held in May 13 to July 31. A spokesperson for the United Court System said that applicants are being updated with new information through cellphone messaging. The website and examination announ...

The New York Times has reported  that the novel COVID-19 virus has now infected more than one million people and killed at least 53,000 people in the United States. Amid growing concerns of the continued spread of the virus and the continued rise in the death toll, essential workers are risking their lives to ensure the country continues to function, and the general population gets what it needs despite stay-at-home orders. In New York, Governor Andrew Cuomo reduced the state’s workforce to only those who are deemed essential . Alongside healthcare workers and reporters, sanitation workers make up a significant part of the state’s essential workforce. Sanitation workers have one of the most dangerous jobs in the country , and that was before the coronavirus global pandemic! Here’s everything you need to know about the perilous but extremely important job of sanitation workers. What Sanitation Workers Do The City of New York Department of Sanitation (DSNY) is in charge ...