Victor Rivera, the chief executive of the Bronx Parent Housing Network, one of the largest operators of homeless shelters in New York City, was accused of sexual abuse and financial impropriety. Source: New York Times
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New N.Y.C. Transportation Boss Has Big Agenda but Little Experience
By Gotham Rex on February 8, 2021
Hank Gutman, a retired lawyer, will lead the city’s efforts to build more bus and bike lanes and move away from car-clogged streets. Source: New York Times
After Abuse Allegations, $2 Billion Shelter Network Faces Scrutiny
By Gotham Rex on February 7, 2021
Mayor Bill de Blasio ordered a review of the groups that run New York’s homeless housing after The New York Times uncovered accusations of sexual and financial misconduct. Source: New York Times
A SoulCycle Instructor Got the Vaccine as an ‘Educator’
By Gotham Rex on February 2, 2021
The spin class teacher, Stacey Griffith, has since apologized. But to many, it was another example of wealthy or well-connected people cutting lines for doses. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Postpones Vaccine Appointments As Winter Storm Approaches
By Gotham Rex on January 31, 2021
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Black and Latino New Yorkers Trail White Residents in Vaccine Rollout
By Gotham Rex on January 31, 2021
Data showed that while 24% of city residents are Black, only 11% of vaccine recipients were. White New Yorkers received a disproportionate share of the shots. Source: New York Times
Indoor Dining Will Reopen in New York City at 25% Capacity
By Gotham Rex on January 29, 2021
Restaurants can seat customers inside starting on Feb. 14, over a month after Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo shut down service as virus cases climbed. Source: New York Times
How Mayor de Blasio Plans to Lead the City Out of the Pandemic
By Gotham Rex on January 28, 2021
The mayor announced an ambitious plan to help New York City recover, including vaccinating five million residents by June. Source: New York Times
Car Lanes to Become Bike Lanes on 2 Major New York City Bridges
By Gotham Rex on January 28, 2021
Mayor Bill de Blasio wants to add bike lanes on the Brooklyn and the Queensboro Bridges to encourage cycling as the city recovers from the pandemic. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Is Days Away From Running Out of Covid Vaccines
By Gotham Rex on January 20, 2021
“We will have literally nothing left to give as of Friday,” Mayor Bill de Blasio said. The next shipment is expected on Tuesday. Source: New York Times
New York Vaccine Supply Running Low, Officials Say
By Gotham Rex on January 15, 2021
Mayor Bill de Blasio said the city would run out of doses by next week. Source: New York Times
N.Y. Attorney General Sues N.Y.P.D. Over Protest Policing
By Gotham Rex on January 14, 2021
Letitia James says the police have used illegal and harmful tactics for years, and wants a federal monitor to oversee the department’s tactics at future demonstrations. Source: New York Times
The Red Tape Facing Older People Who Want the Covid-19 Vaccine
By Gotham Rex on January 14, 2021
A million city residents who are over 65 are now eligible to be vaccinated. But try making an appointment. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Will End Trump Contracts Over Capitol Riot
By Gotham Rex on January 13, 2021
The mayor said the city would cancel contracts with the Trump Organization for two ice rinks, the Central Park Carousel and the Trump Golf Links in the Bronx. Source: New York Times
In New York, Fallout From the Capitol Riot
By Gotham Rex on January 13, 2021
The son of a Brooklyn judge was arrested over his role in the riot, and Mayor Bill de Blasio said the city would review its ties with the Trump Organization. Source: New York Times