A justice system based on face-to-face meetings has been limping along with virtual hearings, but officials are struggling with how to restart trials and grand jury proceedings. Source: New York Times
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N.Y.C. Is Set to Enter Phase 2 of Reopening
By Gotham Rex on June 18, 2020
The new level allows outdoor dining and some in-store shopping. Hair salons and barbershops can restart if they enforce social distancing. Source: New York Times
New Yorkers Are Backsliding on Social Distancing
By Gotham Rex on June 16, 2020
Many are disregarding rules, prompting state officials to threaten to reinstate restrictions to guard against another wave of coronavirus infections. Source: New York Times
New York Flattened the Coronavirus Curve. Now They’re Dropping Their Guard.
By Gotham Rex on June 15, 2020
Gov. Cuomo warned that lax adherence to social-distancing rules meant to contain the coronavirus could lead him to slow New York City’s reopening. Source: New York Times
How New York Is Restricting Police Tactics
By Gotham Rex on June 15, 2020
Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed three measures that overhaul police practices in the aftermath of protests that followed the killing of George Floyd. Source: New York Times
N.Y. Bans Chokeholds and Approves Other Measures to Rein In Police
By Gotham Rex on June 12, 2020
The state became the first to make major changes in police practices in the wake of George Floyd’s killing, which has spurred nationwide protests. Source: New York Times
From ‘Disgraceful’ to ‘Breathtaking’: La Guardia’s $4 Billion Makeover
By Gotham Rex on June 10, 2020
An airport long regarded as among the least inviting in the United States unveils an airy, art-filled terminal. Source: New York Times
Here’s What Led to N.Y.C.’s First Curfew in 75 Years
By Gotham Rex on June 2, 2020
“Nobody has seen anything like this,” said William Bratton, the city’s former police commissioner. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Protests Are Peaceful as Authorities Vow to Control Looting: Live Updates
By Gotham Rex on June 2, 2020
Mayor Bill de Blasio said a citywide curfew would be imposed for the rest of the week, from 8 p.m. each evening until 5 a.m. the next morning. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Will Have a Curfew, Cuomo Says: Live Updates
By Gotham Rex on June 1, 2020
As the city braced for more protests, the governor and the mayor moved to head off the kind of violence that has marred what have been mostly peaceful demonstrations. Source: New York Times
Can 8 Million Daily Riders Be Lured Back to N.Y. Mass Transit?
By Gotham Rex on June 1, 2020
Officials fear disastrous gridlock if people turn to cars because they remain concerned about getting the coronavirus on the subway and other public transit. Source: New York Times
Sparring and Schedules Offer Glimpse of Pandemic’s Partisan Lens
By Gotham Rex on May 30, 2020
The White House directly challenges the House’s new rules. President Trump plans to resume in-person fund-raising soon. New York City, Washington and Los Angeles plan to lift some restrictions. Source: New York Times
Battered by Coronavirus Outbreak, NYC Finally Moves Toward Reopening
By Gotham Rex on May 29, 2020
As many as 400,000 people could return to work starting June 8, the possible first stage of the city’s recovery after two months of isolation and economic woes. Source: New York Times
New York City, Battered by Outbreak, Finally Moves Toward Reopening
By Gotham Rex on May 29, 2020
As many as 400,000 people could return to work starting June 8, the possible first stage of the city’s recovery after two months of isolation and economic woes. Source: New York Times