The state is banking on a variety of less disruptive mandates, even as public health experts and other officials warn that such measures may not be enough. Source: New York Times
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Who Will Succeed Mayor de Blasio? N.Y.C.’s Future May Ride on the Answer
By Gotham Rex on November 19, 2020
Next year’s mayoral election will decide who will steer New York City through a difficult recovery from the pandemic. Source: New York Times
Subway Service Could Be Cut 40% if No Federal Aid Arrives
By Gotham Rex on November 18, 2020
On Wednesday, transit officials announced some new details of proposed service cuts, including slashing weekend service and eliminating bus lines, to address its multibillion-dollar budget hole. Source: New York Times
Danish Study Questions Use of Masks to Protect Wearers
By Gotham Rex on November 18, 2020
Masks prevent people from transmitting the coronavirus to others, scientists now agree. But a new trial failed to document protection from the virus among the wearers. Source: New York Times
What to Know About the Future of Tourism in N.Y.C.
By Gotham Rex on November 18, 2020
The industry has been hit so hard it could take years to come back. “It’s going to be a very slow build initially,” the tourism chief said. Source: New York Times
Who’s Coming to Thanksgiving? N.Y. Sheriffs Say It’s Not Their Business
By Gotham Rex on November 17, 2020
The governor’s order limiting gatherings in homes to 10 people was met with a backlash from law enforcement, particularly in Republican areas. Source: New York Times
Immunity to the Coronavirus May Last Years, New Data Hint
By Gotham Rex on November 17, 2020
Blood samples from recovered patients suggest a powerful, long-lasting immune response, researchers reported. Source: New York Times
Tourism May Not Fully Recover in NYC Until 2025 Due to Coronavirus Pandemic
By Gotham Rex on November 16, 2020
A new forecast projects a rebound in visitors starting in mid-2021 and taking at least four years to return to pre-pandemic totals. Source: New York Times
I❤️NY in Crisis: How Do Tourist Shops Survive With No Tourists?
By Gotham Rex on November 16, 2020
After the coronavirus lockdown wiped out tourism in the city, souvenir stores remain empty. Source: New York Times
‘Rumble in the Bronx’ Fight Club Drew 200. The Sheriff Shut It Down.
By Gotham Rex on November 15, 2020
The fight club would have been illegal even before the pandemic. Parties in Manhattan and Brooklyn this weekend were also closed down for violating pandemic rules. Source: New York Times
Did It Hit 3%? Why Parents and Teachers Are Fixated on One Number
By Gotham Rex on November 15, 2020
Weeks after he managed to reopen the New York City school system, Mayor Bill de Blasio is facing fresh questions about if and when to close it. Source: New York Times
Missing From State Plans to Distribute the Coronavirus Vaccine: Money to Do It
By Gotham Rex on November 14, 2020
The government has sent billions to drug companies to develop a coronavirus shot but a tiny fraction of that to localities for training, record-keeping and other costs for vaccinating citizens. Source: New York Times
8 Months After Virus Hit, an Ominous Sign: Long Lines for Testing Again
By Gotham Rex on November 13, 2020
As the outbreak surges around the country, the testing delays show the basic public health challenges that the country still faces. Source: New York Times
Homeless Men Moved Into a Tourist Hotel. What Followed Was Unexpected.
By Gotham Rex on November 13, 2020
The hotel-turned-shelter became a flash point on the Upper West Side, but helped the men find a sense of belonging. Now they might be moved. Source: New York Times
As Coronavirus Cases Spike, Should Indoor Dinning be Allowed When Classrooms Close?
By Gotham Rex on November 13, 2020
Science increasingly suggests classrooms can be kept open safely. But dining rooms pose a different problem. Source: New York Times