After losing her sister to the disease, Jona Tajonera wanted to help others. Now, she operates up to 20 testing sites across the city. Source: New York Times
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Police to Step Up Patrol of New York Subway, Adams Says
By Gotham Rex on January 6, 2022
As the subway tries to lure back riders, Mayor Eric Adams said that officers would more regularly patrol stations and trains. Source: New York Times
Scientists Endorse Covid Boosters, But to a Point
By Gotham Rex on January 6, 2022
Everyone should get a booster shot. In the long run, though, doses every few months aren’t a viable public health strategy, scientists say. Source: New York Times
As Omicron Infects Workers, Subway Service Suffers
By Gotham Rex on January 6, 2022
With coronavirus cases surging, about 21 percent of subway operators and conductors were absent this week, leading transit officials to suspend three lines and change schedules on others. Source: New York Times
Kathy Hochul Gives Her First State of the State Speech
By Gotham Rex on January 5, 2022
Gov. Kathy Hochul pledged $10 billion to boost the state’s decimated health care work force, proposed a new transit line, and directed funds to combat gun violence. Source: New York Times
What’s in Kathy Hochul’s Proposal on Housing, Economy and Climate
By Gotham Rex on January 5, 2022
The proposals, released as part of Ms. Hochul’s first State of the State address, reflected her priorities as she prepares to run for a full term as governor. Source: New York Times
Cuomo’s Criminal Sexual Assault Case Is Dropped
By Gotham Rex on January 5, 2022
The woman who said former Gov. Andrew Cuomo groped her was “credible,” the district attorney said, but proving the charge would be a challenge. Source: New York Times
New York Requested $1 Billion for Pandemic Rent Relief. It's Getting Far Less.
By Gotham Rex on January 4, 2022
The gap illustrates how severe the economic crisis has been in New York, and how aid programs may be falling short. Source: New York Times
Eric Adams Defends Choice to Keep NYC Schools Open Amid Omicron Surge
By Gotham Rex on January 4, 2022
Eric Adams, who took office as mayor on Saturday, enthusiastically backs keeping public schools open and has urged companies not to let their workers work remotely. Source: New York Times
City Schools Are ‘Staying Open,’ Mayor Eric Adams Says
By Gotham Rex on January 4, 2022
But the spike in Omicron cases has created trepidation for many parents. Source: New York Times
New York City Schools 'Staying Open' Despite Omicron, Mayor Says
By Gotham Rex on January 3, 2022
Covid cases soared in the week before the winter break, prompting the closures of 11 schools and over 400 classrooms. Source: New York Times
‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ on Broadway Is Pausing to Avoid Closing
By Gotham Rex on January 2, 2022
The musical’s producer, eager to avoid a permanent shutdown amid the virus surge, is attempting a self-imposed nine-week hiatus. Source: New York Times
Meisha Porter Had 3 Goals as N.Y.C. Schools Chief: ‘Open. Open. Open.’
By Gotham Rex on January 1, 2022
The departing New York City schools chancellor pulled off a big task in a short period of time: reopening the nation’s largest school district during a pandemic. Source: New York Times
Eric Adams Takes Office as New York City's Mayor
By Gotham Rex on January 1, 2022
Eric Adams, the city’s second Black mayor, faces difficult decisions over how to lead New York City through the next wave of the pandemic. Source: New York Times
Hochul Mandates Boosters For New York Public University Students
By Gotham Rex on December 31, 2021
Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled the measure as the fast-spreading Omicron variant continued to push the number of virus cases in the state to new heights with each passing day. Source: New York Times