Thousands of workers in the city’s uniformed services are not yet in compliance with a vaccine mandate for city workers that takes effect Monday. Source: New York Times
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Where Eric Adams and Curtis Sliwa Stand On Vaccine Mandates
By Gotham Rex on October 26, 2021
Eric Adams has said he would like to “double down” on mandates, while Curtis Sliwa backs a voluntary approach. Source: New York Times
Biggest New York City Police Union Sues Over Vaccine Mandate
By Gotham Rex on October 26, 2021
The Police Benevolent Association of New York said it opposed a vaccine mandate for police officers that does not allow the option of being tested weekly instead of being vaccinated. Source: New York Times
Are Vaccine Boosters Widely Needed? Some Federal Advisers Have Misgivings.
By Gotham Rex on October 25, 2021
“In our hearts, I think people don’t quite agree with this notion of a booster dose,” said one leading vaccine expert. Source: New York Times
Their Jobs Made Them Get Vaccinated. They Refused.
By Gotham Rex on October 24, 2021
The willingness of some workers to give up their livelihoods helps explain the country’s struggle to reach herd immunity. Source: New York Times
C.D.C. Panel Recommends Covid Booster Shots for Millions of Americans
By Gotham Rex on October 21, 2021
Recipients of the Moderna and the J.&J. vaccines may receive extra doses, the committee said, although the shots continue to prevent illness and death. Source: New York Times
New York City Helicopter Noise Complaints Tripled During Last Year
By Gotham Rex on October 21, 2021
Complaints about commercial helicopters have soared in the last year, as the pandemic changed the rhythms of New York City and the people who live here. Source: New York Times
5 Takeaways From the First N.Y.C. Mayoral Debate
By Gotham Rex on October 20, 2021
Eric Adams and Curtis Sliwa traded attacks over past lies, a Brooklyn apartment and “buffoonery” on the debate stage. Source: New York Times
New York City mandates vaccines for all city workers, with no testing option.
By Gotham Rex on October 20, 2021
The new mandate will apply to more than 160,000 employees, including police officers, firefighters and sanitation workers, whose vaccination rates have lagged. Source: New York Times
New York City Mandates Coronavirus Vaccines for Its Workers
By Gotham Rex on October 20, 2021
Mayor Bill de Blasio says 46,000 unvaccinated city workers must get a coronavirus shot by November or lose their paychecks. Source: New York Times
De Blasio Announces Vaccine Mandate for All City Workers
By Gotham Rex on October 20, 2021
The new mandate will apply to more than 160,000 employees, including police officers, firefighters and sanitation workers, whose vaccination rates have lagged. Source: New York Times
As Borders Reopen, New York Wants Foreign Tourists Back, and Fast
By Gotham Rex on October 20, 2021
The city’s tourism marketing agency is starting a campaign in several countries to attract visitors after the long pandemic lockout. Source: New York Times
Racism Is Declared a Public Health Crisis in New York City
By Gotham Rex on October 19, 2021
The Board of Health passed a resolution directing the Health Department to work toward a “racially just recovery” from the coronavirus pandemic. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Board of Health Declares Racism a Public Health Crisis
By Gotham Rex on October 19, 2021
The Board of Health passed a resolution directing the Health Department to work toward a “racially just recovery” from the coronavirus pandemic. Source: New York Times
Live Performance Is Back, With New Rituals Joining the Old Ones
By Gotham Rex on October 19, 2021
Seeing theater these days can involve waiting in lines to show proof of vaccination and getting rapid coronavirus tests for young children. Many fans seem undeterred. Source: New York Times