There’s an alarming trend in the city: Coronavirus cases are on the rise as winter nears. The mayor is warning of tighter restrictions. Source: New York Times
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Virus Cases Spike Again in N.Y.C. as New Restrictions Are Considered
By Gotham Rex on November 9, 2020
The surge could threaten the city’s halting recovery, including its success at reopening public schools and allowing limited indoor dining. Source: New York Times
New York State Election Results: What We Know Today
By Gotham Rex on November 6, 2020
Republicans were ahead in key congressional races in the state, with mail-in ballots yet to be counted. Source: New York Times
1.1 Million New Yorkers Voted Early. Lines and Covid Didn’t Stop Them.
By Gotham Rex on November 2, 2020
New York City residents were enthusiastic about their first chance to cast early ballots in a presidential election, but 88 polling sites weren’t enough. Source: New York Times
Halloween in N.Y.C.: When Trick-or-Treating Is Scary, for Real
By Gotham Rex on October 30, 2020
Some New Yorkers are trying to find a way to celebrate Halloween despite concerns about the spread of the coronavirus. Source: New York Times
Astor Place Cut Hair for Warhol and De Niro, but Won’t Survive the Pandemic
By Gotham Rex on October 27, 2020
Astor Place Hairstylists has been a beacon of cool for decades, but the virus devastated its business. Source: New York Times
Eight Small New York Theaters Sue Cuomo Over Pandemic Restrictions
By Gotham Rex on October 26, 2020
The lawsuit argues that if bowling alleys, casinos and gyms can open, why can’t performance venues with fewer than 200 seats? Source: New York Times
Surprising Census Results in N.Y.C.
By Gotham Rex on October 21, 2020
The self-response rate was higher than predicted, equaling the 2010 count despite what the mayor called “so many more challenges in the way.” Source: New York Times
Chirlane McCray Won't Run For Brooklyn Borough President
By Gotham Rex on October 16, 2020
Chirlane McCray, who had considered running for borough president, said she wants to focus on helping the city recover from the pandemic. Source: New York Times
Why Parents in This High-Performing School District Chose All-Remote Learning
By Gotham Rex on October 14, 2020
In a heavily Asian-American district of Queens, two-thirds of families have chosen not to send their children back to school. Source: New York Times
N.Y.P.D.’s Top Latino Official Resigns After Clashing With Mayor
By Gotham Rex on October 13, 2020
Chief Fausto Pichardo told colleagues that he felt insulted by Mayor Bill de Blasio during a turbulent time for the city, a police official said. Source: New York Times
How a Feud Between Cuomo and de Blasio Led to a Chaotic Virus Crackdown
By Gotham Rex on October 12, 2020
The mayor pushed out a plan, only to have the governor override him, causing unnecessary confusion for thousands of business owners and school parents. Source: New York Times
As N.Y.C. Jails Become More Violent, Solitary Confinement Persists
By Gotham Rex on October 12, 2020
Even as Mayor Bill de Blasio has emptied out the city’s jails, the number of people who are placed in punitive segregation each year has remained about the same. 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