New York is the first state to pass a new measure to protect struggling renters since the Supreme Court whittled away at existing shields against eviction. Source: New York Times
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When Will the Delta Surge End?
By Gotham Rex on September 1, 2021
The variant retreated unexpectedly in Britain and India, but has begun to rebound. The United States may take an even bumpier path, scientists said. Source: New York Times
New York Expected to Extend Eviction Moratorium to January
By Gotham Rex on September 1, 2021
New York could be the first state to protect struggling renters since the Supreme Court whittled away at existing shields against eviction. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C.’s Mayor Directs City Employees to Soon Return to Office Full-Time
By Gotham Rex on September 1, 2021
There are more than 300,000 city workers overall, but many of them are essential employees who have already been reporting to job sites. Source: New York Times
Covid Survivors More Likely to Have Kidney Problems, Study Finds
By Gotham Rex on September 1, 2021
In a study of veterans, Covid survivors were 35 percent more likely than other patients to have long-term kidney damage or declines in kidney function. Source: New York Times
Hochul Directs Funds for Covid Vaccine Booster Rollout in New York
By Gotham Rex on August 31, 2021
Gov. Kathy Hochul, who was sworn in as governor last Tuesday, has made clear that fighting the Delta variant is her top priority, Source: New York Times
New Jersey Woman Charged With Selling Fake Vaccine Cards
By Gotham Rex on August 31, 2021
The charges highlight how a black market for counterfeit Covid-19 vaccine cards has grown as the Delta variant fuels the latest wave of the coronavirus. Source: New York Times
N.Y. Legislature Expected to Extend Freeze on Evictions in Rare Special Session
By Gotham Rex on August 31, 2021
The moratorium, which was to expire on Aug. 31, is part of the state’s effort to help tenants struggling from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Source: New York Times
N.Y. Legislature Expected to Extend Freeze on Evictions
By Gotham Rex on August 31, 2021
The moratorium, which was to expire on Aug. 31, is part of the state’s effort to help tenants struggling from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Source: New York Times
New Jersey Ends Covid Unemployment Benefits
By Gotham Rex on August 30, 2021
Gov. Phil Murphy has decided to let the Covid-related benefits expire on Saturday, rather than use federal relief funds to extend them as the White House has suggested. Source: New York Times
Hochul Officially Announces Brian Benjamin as Lieutenant Governor
By Gotham Rex on August 30, 2021
After promising to be more transparent than her predecessor, Gov. Kathy C. Hochul also announced an updated coronavirus death toll for the state. Source: New York Times
How the Delta Variant Infiltrated an Elementary School Classroom
By Gotham Rex on August 27, 2021
A detailed study in California found that the variant easily spread from an unvaccinated teacher to children and, in a few cases, their families. Source: New York Times
NYC Outlines Safety Protocols for Schools This Fall
By Gotham Rex on August 26, 2021
The city’s school testing program will be smaller than last year, and only unvaccinated students will have to quarantine if exposed to the virus. Source: New York Times
How NYC Churches Are Dealing With Vaccines and the Delta Variant
By Gotham Rex on August 25, 2021
Emptied out by the pandemic, most churches in New York City do not require worshipers to be vaccinated. Rules vary from place to place. Source: New York Times
New York’s governor calls for a school mask mandate, and for teachers to face vaccine rules.
By Gotham Rex on August 24, 2021
Gov. Kathy Hochul said she would partner with “all levels of government” to implement a vaccine order. Source: New York Times