The spin class teacher, Stacey Griffith, has since apologized. But to many, it was another example of wealthy or well-connected people cutting lines for doses. Source: New York Times
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Andrew Yang Says He Has Tested Positive for the Coronavirus
By Gotham Rex on February 2, 2021
Mr. Yang, a New York mayoral candidate who had suspended in-person events after a campaign staff member had tested positive, said he was experiencing mild symptoms. Source: New York Times
Missing in School Reopening Plans: Black Families’ Trust
By Gotham Rex on February 1, 2021
Deep-seated mistrust among Black families toward their public school districts is holding back school reopening, even as Black children suffer inordinately from remote learning. Source: New York Times
20 Inches of Snow Could Fall on a City Already Quieted by the Pandemic
By Gotham Rex on February 1, 2021
New York found itself in the midst of a nor’easter that was on track to be one of the city’s heaviest storms ever. Source: New York Times
Why Some Suburban Businesses Are Thriving During the Pandemic
By Gotham Rex on February 1, 2021
A new crop of customers — people who once commuted to the city but now work from home — is helping some businesses stay afloat. Source: New York Times
9 Top N.Y. Health Officials Have Quit as Cuomo Scorns Expertise
By Gotham Rex on February 1, 2021
“When I say ‘experts’ in air quotes, it sounds like I’m saying I don’t really trust the experts,” Gov. Andrew Cuomo said of pandemic policies. “Because I don’t.” Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Postpones Vaccine Appointments As Winter Storm Approaches
By Gotham Rex on January 31, 2021
Source: New York Times
Black and Latino New Yorkers Trail White Residents in Vaccine Rollout
By Gotham Rex on January 31, 2021
Data showed that while 24% of city residents are Black, only 11% of vaccine recipients were. White New Yorkers received a disproportionate share of the shots. Source: New York Times
Andrew Brooks, Who Developed a Covid Spit Test, Dies at 51
By Gotham Rex on January 31, 2021
His breakthrough helped millions get their results quickly in the early days of the pandemic, when tests were scarce and lines were long. Source: New York Times
Sylvia Lieber, Creative Kindergarten Teacher, Dies at 102
By Gotham Rex on January 30, 2021
She gave 5- and 6-year-olds an early introduction to classical music and museum art — and taught them where milk comes from. She died of complications of Covid-19., Source: New York Times
Corky Lee, Who Photographed Asian-American Life, Dies at 73
By Gotham Rex on January 29, 2021
Mr. Lee was determined to correct history that left out Asian-Americans, and to document their present-day lives and struggles. He died of Covid-19. Source: New York Times
Indoor Dining Will Reopen in New York City at 25% Capacity
By Gotham Rex on January 29, 2021
Restaurants can seat customers inside starting on Feb. 14, over a month after Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo shut down service as virus cases climbed. Source: New York Times
What It’s Like to Give the Covid Vaccine
By Gotham Rex on January 29, 2021
A doctor couple is working to get disadvantaged communities “their fair shot at getting the shot.” Source: New York Times
Jerry Brandt, Whose Music Clubs Captured a Moment, Dies at 82
By Gotham Rex on January 28, 2021
Energizing Manhattan night life, he opened the Electric Circus in 1967 and the Ritz 13 years later. He died of Covid-19. Source: New York Times
How a Potter’s Field Became a Civil Rights Leader’s Resting Place
By Gotham Rex on January 28, 2021
Relatives of Scott Green are among the hundreds of families who have buried their loved ones on New York City’s Hart Island. Source: New York Times