With more companies adopting hybrid work, New York City’s economy, which relies on commuters and full office buildings, faces an uncertain future. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)”
New Drug Slashed Deaths Among Patients With Severe Covid, Maker Claims
By Gotham Rex on April 11, 2022
A late-stage trial was halted after strong early results, according to the company, but the data have not yet been published or peer-reviewed. Source: New York Times
On Day 100, Mayor Adams Has Covid-19
By Gotham Rex on April 11, 2022
Eric Adams tested positive after a series of public events promoting his first 100 days as mayor. He reminded eligible New Yorkers to take antivirals. Source: New York Times
Eric Adams, N.Y.C.’s Mayor, Tests Positive for Coronavirus
By Gotham Rex on April 10, 2022
Mr. Adams has been focused on reopening the city after cases rose during the Omicron surge over the winter. Source: New York Times
Will the Virus Cooperate With Broadway’s Spring Rebound?
By Gotham Rex on April 10, 2022
It will be the busiest April for Broadway openings in more than a decade. But some of its biggest stars have been sidelined by positive tests. Source: New York Times
Mayor Adams’s First 100 Days: A Focus on Crime, Covid and Crises
By Gotham Rex on April 10, 2022
Eric Adams has served as a cheerleader for New York City’s revival while taking an aggressive stance against homeless encampments and signs of lawlessness. Source: New York Times
New Jersey Republican Stronghold Has State’s Worst Virus Death Rate
By Gotham Rex on April 10, 2022
Ocean County, a predominantly white and middle-class community in central New Jersey, also has low vaccination rates. Source: New York Times
How Covid Changed the Clergy in New York
By Gotham Rex on April 9, 2022
As the city’s houses of worship begin to hold in-person services again, faith leaders reflect on what the pandemic has taught them. Source: New York Times
Artists and musicians are getting a new source for aid in the New York State budget.
By Gotham Rex on April 8, 2022
Performers who have been negatively impacted by pandemic regulations will be able to apply for assistance. Source: New York Times
Why a Coronavirus-Flu ‘Twindemic’ May Never Happen
By Gotham Rex on April 8, 2022
Scientists are exploring a theory suggesting that exposure to one respiratory virus helps the body fend off competing pathogens. Source: New York Times
Sarah Jessica Parker Tests Positive for Coronavirus
By Gotham Rex on April 7, 2022
Parker’s co-star, Matthew Broderick, who is also her husband, had tested positive earlier this week, and has been out of the show since Tuesday. Source: New York Times
New Omicron Subvariant Reaches New York: Should I Worry About BA.2?
By Gotham Rex on April 7, 2022
The Omicron subvariant BA.2 is causing an increase in infections, especially in Manhattan. But hospitalizations have yet to rise. Source: New York Times
Matthew Broderick, Starring in Broadway’s ‘Plaza Suite,’ Tests Positive
By Gotham Rex on April 6, 2022
Broderick’s positive test result comes as coronavirus cases have once again been rising in New York City, and a number of Broadway shows have been affected Source: New York Times
The Prosecutors Who Are Heading For the Door
By Gotham Rex on April 4, 2022
In every borough, the lawyers in district attorneys’ offices are leaving because of burnout, rising workload and modest salaries. Source: New York Times
Hochul Says Second Boosters Are Offered at New York Vaccination Sites
By Gotham Rex on April 3, 2022
Government officials move to get ahead of an uptick in cases fueled by the highly transmissible Omciron subvariant. Source: New York Times