Reports of homicides, rapes and burglaries are posing another challenge to regaining the confidence of passengers during the pandemic. Source: New York Times
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Over $150,000 in Fines Issued on First Weekend of New N.Y.C. Lockdown
By Gotham Rex on October 11, 2020
At least five houses of worship were given a summons in the neighborhoods where the coronavirus infection rates are the highest. Source: New York Times
Extra Pounds May Raise Risk of Severe Covid-19
By Gotham Rex on October 10, 2020
Even people who aren’t obese may be more likely to become seriously ill when infected with the coronavirus, the C.D.C. said. Source: New York Times
Domenic Parisi Dies at 76; He Sheared Nixon’s Locks
By Gotham Rex on October 10, 2020
Born in Sicily, he trained as a farrier but became a barber in New Jersey, where his most famous client was the former president. He died of the coronavirus. Source: New York Times
Carol Paumgarten, ‘Den Mother’ to a Dance Scene, Dies at 76
By Gotham Rex on October 9, 2020
Her sprawling studio, Steps on Broadway, has been a mecca for professionals, celebrities, children and just everyday people who want to dance. Source: New York Times
Maurice Edwards, Busy Figure in Theater and Music, Dies at 97
By Gotham Rex on October 9, 2020
He was involved with the Brooklyn Philharmonic for many years and performed both on Broadway and off. He died of the novel coronavirus. Source: New York Times
Cuomo’s Restrictions on Synagogues in Virus Hot Spots Can Go Forward
By Gotham Rex on October 9, 2020
“How can we ignore the compelling state interest in protecting the health and life of all New Yorkers?” asked a federal judge in Brooklyn. Source: New York Times
15% of Virus Tests Are Positive, and Few Wear Masks in One Orthodox Suburb
By Gotham Rex on October 9, 2020
Several towns with large ultra-Orthodox Jewish populations are seeing coronavirus case rates that are among the highest in New York. Source: New York Times
Is N.Y.C. ‘Over’? These Brand-New New Yorkers Don’t Think So
By Gotham Rex on October 9, 2020
Thousands of Americans move to New York each year, many of them seeking a fresh start. Even a pandemic couldn’t totally stop that. Source: New York Times
What to Know About N.Y.C.’s Virus Hot Spots
By Gotham Rex on October 9, 2020
After back-and-forth between the city and state, maps of virus hot spots subject to lockdowns were released, but residents remained confused. Source: New York Times
New N.Y.C. Virus Shutdown Brings Confusion, Anger and Lawsuits
By Gotham Rex on October 8, 2020
Parents, local officials and religious leaders bristled at the haphazard way the governor and mayor announced new restrictions, some of which contradicted each other. Source: New York Times
Backlash Grows in Orthodox Jewish Areas Over Virus Crackdown by Cuomo
By Gotham Rex on October 7, 2020
Rules that would have a pronounced impact on synagogues were met with protests and fires in a part of Brooklyn seeing an uptick in cases. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Imposes Tight Virus Rules on Areas Hit by Spikes Across State
By Gotham Rex on October 6, 2020
The plan was intended to curb the outbreak in areas, many with large populations of Orthodox Jews, that have had sharp increases in cases. Source: New York Times
What It’s Like Living in 9 Parts of N.Y.C. Facing a New Lockdown
By Gotham Rex on October 6, 2020
Residents in parts of Brooklyn and Queens were concerned over the threat of the virus and the effect a shutdown would have on schools and businesses. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Rejects N.Y.C.’s Shutdown Plan for Virus Spike, but May Offer Own
By Gotham Rex on October 5, 2020
The abrupt announcement caused confusion over the official response to the virus surge in some areas and threatened to deepen tensions with the mayor. Source: New York Times