In a New York City borough where residents have long struggled to afford their homes, thousands are now threatened with eviction as state pandemic aid dwindles. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)”
What’s the Future of Outdoor Dining in New York?
By Gotham Rex on November 16, 2021
As the city debates a plan to make outdoor dining permanent, vocal opposition is growing in affluent, restaurant-rich neighborhoods like the West Village. Source: New York Times
NYC Says All Adults Who Want Booster Shots Should Get Them
By Gotham Rex on November 15, 2021
City officials asked health providers not to turn adults away, provided they met timing requirements, a move that comes as federal regulators consider expanding the eligibility pool for Pfizer-BioNTech’s booster. Source: New York Times
The M.T.A. Will Avoid Immediate Fare Hikes and Service Cuts
By Gotham Rex on November 15, 2021
Officials said that federal money, including the $1 trillion infrastructure bill, will help the M.T.A. keep fares stable for at least six months and avoid service cuts. Source: New York Times
Gov. Hochul Opens Vaccination Sites for Children 5 and Older
By Gotham Rex on November 13, 2021
Gov. Hochul expands access to shots beyond local offices and schools. Source: New York Times
New York to Stop Accepting Applications for Pandemic Rental Aid
By Gotham Rex on November 12, 2021
Officials said demand for the pandemic relief program was “far outstripping” available funds. Gov. Kathy Hochul has asked the federal government for almost $1 billion more. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Public Schools Open Vaccination Sites for 5- to 11-year-olds
By Gotham Rex on November 8, 2021
The first day of vaccinations for younger kids at their schools went fairly smoothly, though some clinics ran out of supplies. Source: New York Times
She Died With Long Covid. Should Her Organs Have Been Donated?
By Gotham Rex on November 7, 2021
Heidi Ferrer’s family feared her organs were unsafe. The case points to gaps in protocols for organ donation amid the pandemic. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Rats: They’re in the Park, on Your Block and Even at Your Table
By Gotham Rex on November 5, 2021
Reported rat sightings, health inspections finding evidence of rat activity and cases of a disease spread via rat urine are all up amid the pandemic. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Reaches an Agreement With Labor Unions on Vaccine Mandates
By Gotham Rex on November 4, 2021
The unions represent about 88,000 of the 160,000 employees covered by the city’s latest mandate, which requires all city employees to get vaccinated or face unpaid leave. Source: New York Times
C.D.C. Recommends Covid Vaccine for Younger Children
By Gotham Rex on November 2, 2021
With the agency director’s sign-off, children ages 5 to 11 could begin to receive the shots this week. Source: New York Times
Still Unvaccinated, and Now on Unpaid Leave
By Gotham Rex on November 2, 2021
About 9,000 city workers did not comply with a new vaccine mandate, but Mayor Bill de Blasio said the first day went smoothly. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Workers Face Suspension as Vaccine Deadline Arrives
By Gotham Rex on November 1, 2021
Mayor Bill de Blasio said the city was running smoothly despite the absences, and urged workers to get vaccinated and return to work. Source: New York Times
9,000 Unvaccinated N.Y.C. Workers Put on Unpaid Leave as Mandate Begins
By Gotham Rex on November 1, 2021
Mayor Bill de Blasio said thousands more did get the shot and that the first day of the vaccine mandate went smoothly, without significant service disruptions. Source: New York Times
Covid-19 and Children: How Often Do Vaccines Cause Heart Problems?
By Gotham Rex on November 1, 2021
The latest data is reassuring. Myocarditis remains very uncommon, and it is almost always mild and temporary. The heart risk from Covid-19 itself is far greater. Source: New York Times