No cases of the new coronavirus variant have been confirmed in the U.S., but leaders said they were using existing safeguards and watching closely. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Connecticut”
How the $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill Could Impact New York
By Gotham Rex on November 15, 2021
The bill, which President Biden is expected to sign Monday, is likely to fund road and bridge repairs, water infrastructure upgrades and airport expansions. Source: New York Times
Saving the Connecticut Farm That Helped Spark M.L.K.’s Dream
By Gotham Rex on November 12, 2021
Summers spent working on a tobacco farm in the 1940s opened a teenage Martin Luther King Jr. to a world beyond the Jim Crow South. Source: New York Times
Bobby Valentine, Ex-Mets Manager, Wants to Be the Mayor of Stamford
By Gotham Rex on October 23, 2021
The mayor’s race in Stamford has been flooded with money and intrigue, thanks largely to the flamboyant presence of Bobby Valentine, a first-time candidate and former Mets and Red Sox manager. Source: New York Times
Inside Rikers: Dysfunction, Lawlessness and Detainees in Control
By Gotham Rex on October 11, 2021
With a staffing emergency disrupting the basic functions of the jail system, detainees have had free rein inside. Source: New York Times
Commuter Trains Have Kept Rolling. Will All Those Riders Ever Return?
By Gotham Rex on August 28, 2021
Transit agencies in the New York City region are having to reinvent their railroads to adapt to the shift away from going to the office every day. Source: New York Times
Tropical Storm Henri Brings Power Outages and Record Rain to Northeast
By Gotham Rex on August 22, 2021
The storm was expected to continue dumping rain across the region through Monday night, prompting flood watches in several states. Source: New York Times
Coastal Connecticut Towns Recommend Henri Evacuations
By Gotham Rex on August 21, 2021
Power companies said downed trees might leave hundreds of thousands of customers without electricity for as long as three weeks. Source: New York Times
Is Remington’s $33 Million Offer Enough to End Sandy Hook Massacre Case?
By Gotham Rex on July 29, 2021
Lawyers for families of those killed in the mass shooting say they are moving “full-steam ahead” after the company did not allow for full access to its internal documents. Source: New York Times
The $8 Billion Question: Which Towns Will Cash In on Marijuana?
By Gotham Rex on July 19, 2021
After legalization, municipalities in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are deciding whether to permit cannabis businesses to open. Source: New York Times
The Family That Buys Together Stays Together
By Gotham Rex on July 10, 2021
Seismic shifts in how families live and work, brought on by the pandemic, are creating a surge of baby boom households with multiple generations. Source: New York Times
Scarred but Resilient, New York City Tiptoes Toward Normalcy
By Gotham Rex on May 19, 2021
The city reopened hesitantly, as New Yorkers balanced caution with a desire to embrace the freedom of prepandemic life. Source: New York Times
Sudden Decision to Reopen Leaves New Yorkers Dizzy and Divided
By Gotham Rex on May 4, 2021
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut will reopen in two weeks, and some residents are exhilarated, while others are dubious. Source: New York Times
Beer? Money? States and Cities Offer Incentives to Get Vaccinated.
By Gotham Rex on May 3, 2021
State employees who get vaccinated in Maryland are eligible for a $100 payment, while Detroit is giving out $50 prepaid debit cards to those who give someone a ride to a vaccine site. Source: New York Times
N.Y., N.J. and Connecticut to Let Many Businesses Fully Reopen Mid-May
By Gotham Rex on May 3, 2021
Restaurants, offices, retail stores, theaters, museums, barber shops, amusement parks and gyms and fitness centers will all be allowed to operate at full capacity for the first time since restrictions were adopted last year to prevent the spread of the…