A Hudson Valley oasis of Italian art debuts eight up-and-coming artists — and new wearable safety tech — upon its reopening. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)”
A Plan to Revive Gotham Bar and Grill
By Gotham Rex on July 21, 2020
The restaurant, which closed in March after 36 years, may be reborn if a deal from a former managing partner works out. Source: New York Times
Coronavirus Live Updates: C.D.C. Says Case Numbers Could Be 2-13 Times Higher Than Reported in Parts of U.S.
By Gotham Rex on July 21, 2020
The landmark deal in the European Union would issue grants to hard-hit members of the bloc. A temporary hospital in New York City that cost $52 million treated only 79 virus patients. Source: New York Times
This Hospital Cost $52 Million. It Treated 79 Virus Patients.
By Gotham Rex on July 21, 2020
Red tape and turf battles marked the race to create temporary hospitals for the coronavirus onslaught in New York. Source: New York Times
Coronavirus Live News Updates
By Gotham Rex on July 20, 2020
Teachers unions sue Florida’s governor over an order requiring schools to reopen despite surging cases. India recorded at least 40,000 new infections on Monday, its highest single-day total. Source: New York Times
Sheldon Silver, Former N.Y. Assembly Speaker, Will Finally Go to Prison
By Gotham Rex on July 20, 2020
Mr. Silver receives a sentence of 78 months after two trials. He had asked for home confinement, arguing that he was vulnerable to the coronavirus. Source: New York Times
Coronavirus Cases Live Updates: Republicans Meet with Trump Over Stimulus Bill
By Gotham Rex on July 20, 2020
Airlines, hotels and restaurants are lobbying for part of a new pandemic relief package. India recorded at least 40,000 new infections on Monday, its highest single-day total. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Enters Phase 4, but Restaurants and Bars Are Left Behind
By Gotham Rex on July 20, 2020
As the city reaches what should have been a momentous day, a wild weekend in Astoria shows the risks that bars can pose. Source: New York Times
Schools Beat Earlier Plagues With Outdoor Classes. We Should, Too.
By Gotham Rex on July 20, 2020
A century ago, children in New York City attended classes during a pandemic. It seemed to work. Source: New York Times
With Tourists Gone, St. Patrick’s Cathedral Pleads for Help
By Gotham Rex on July 19, 2020
The Manhattan landmark is struggling to pay its bills while the pandemic keeps visitors and Midtown workers away. Source: New York Times
Coronavirus Live News Updates: Trump Calls Fauci ‘Alarmist'
By Gotham Rex on July 19, 2020
President Trump calls Dr. Anthony S. Fauci “a little bit of an alarmist.” The White House seeks to cut billions from Senate Republicans’ next relief bill. During lockdowns around the world, premature births have fallen. Source: New York Times
A New Sticker Aims to Signal Safe Dining in the Pandemic
By Gotham Rex on July 18, 2020
For a fee, the nonprofit Safe Eats will help restaurants with health guidelines and reassure customers. But so far, there’s no guarantee that members will follow the rules. Source: New York Times
Frans Nieuwendam, Who Knew Style and Had It, Dies at 60
By Gotham Rex on July 18, 2020
He was a quiet force in fashion, though others knew him as the guy to try to impress on the rope line. He died of the novel coronavirus. Source: New York Times
Coronavirus Live Updates: ‘Red Zone’ Warning for 18 U.S. States
By Gotham Rex on July 18, 2020
With case counts rising — the daily record for new confirmed infections was broken for the 11th time in the past month — leaders across the country are looking at new restrictions. Source: New York Times
Mistrust of a Coronavirus Vaccine Could Imperil Widespread Immunity
By Gotham Rex on July 18, 2020
Billions are being poured into developing a shot, but the rapid timetable and President Trump’s cheerleading are creating a whole new group of vaccine-hesitant patients. Source: New York Times