A doomsday plan could slash subway service by 40 percent, eliminate bus routes and cut jobs if the M.T.A. doesn’t get billions in federal aid. Source: New York Times
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C.D.C. Pleads With Americans to Stay Home on Thanksgiving
By Gotham Rex on November 19, 2020
Even as the White House downplays the coronavirus threat, health officials warned against traditional gatherings with those from outside the immediate household. Source: New York Times
Danish Study Questions Use of Masks to Protect Wearers
By Gotham Rex on November 18, 2020
Masks prevent people from transmitting the coronavirus to others, scientists now agree. But a new trial failed to document protection from the virus among the wearers. Source: New York Times
How Republicans in N.Y. Are Responding to the Election
By Gotham Rex on November 17, 2020
Many of New York State’s top Republicans have stayed largely silent about President Trump’s refusal to concede. Source: New York Times
How New York Reacted to Biden’s Win
By Gotham Rex on November 9, 2020
In heavily Democratic New York City, Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s victory over President Trump predictably drew jubilation. Source: New York Times
What Biden’s Win Could Mean for New York: 5 Takeaways
By Gotham Rex on November 9, 2020
A Biden presidency could bring more recovery funds to the city and boost plans to build a new rail tunnel under the Hudson River. Source: New York Times
Cheers Erupt on N.Y.C. Streets After Biden’s Victory Is Declared
By Gotham Rex on November 7, 2020
People honked horns, danced and celebrated in the city, which is President Trump’s hometown but had turned its back on him. Source: New York Times
New York State Election Results: What We Know Today
By Gotham Rex on November 6, 2020
Republicans were ahead in key congressional races in the state, with mail-in ballots yet to be counted. Source: New York Times
How Long Will the Counting Drag On in New York?
By Gotham Rex on November 4, 2020
While the presidential race in the state was called on election night, more heavily contested races may take a while longer. Source: New York Times
Business Partner of Giuliani Associate Is Expected to Plead Guilty
By Gotham Rex on October 28, 2020
David Correia was charged with duping investors in a start-up he founded with Lev Parnas, an associate of Rudolph W. Giuliani. Source: New York Times
Four Months After First Case, U.S. Death Toll Passes 100,000
By Gotham Rex on May 28, 2020
Scientists are revising the timeline of how the virus spread. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos said she would direct public school districts to share federal aid with private schools. Source: New York Times