The record rainfall from Hurricane Ida appeared to damage every home on one block in Queens, where some families had lived for decades. Source: New York Times
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New Jersey’s Stunning Storm Toll Includes Many Who Drowned in Cars
By Gotham Rex on September 3, 2021
Hurricane Ida killed at least 25 people in New Jersey — more fatalities than in any other state — as the monster storm whipped its way onto the Gulf Coast and tore north to New England. Source: New York Times
When Will the Delta Surge End?
By Gotham Rex on September 1, 2021
The variant retreated unexpectedly in Britain and India, but has begun to rebound. The United States may take an even bumpier path, scientists said. Source: New York Times
How the Delta Variant Infiltrated an Elementary School Classroom
By Gotham Rex on August 27, 2021
A detailed study in California found that the variant easily spread from an unvaccinated teacher to children and, in a few cases, their families. Source: New York Times
In a Handful of States, Early Data Hint at a Rise in Breakthrough Infections
By Gotham Rex on August 17, 2021
With the arrival of the contagious Delta variant, Covid hospitalizations and deaths among vaccinated Americans also may have increased, according to preliminary figures. Source: New York Times
Lightning Strike at Bronx Beach Kills 13-Year-Old Boy
By Gotham Rex on August 13, 2021
The teenager, Carlos Ramos, was one of six people on Orchard Beach after lifeguards cleared the water with thunderstorms approaching on a blistering day, officials said. Source: New York Times
Breakthrough Infections and the Delta Variant: What to Know
By Gotham Rex on August 10, 2021
Scientific understanding of the coronavirus variant is changing quickly. Here’s a recap of the most important findings. Source: New York Times
Man Charged in Crash That Killed Lisa Banes, 'Gone Girl' Actress
By Gotham Rex on August 6, 2021
Ms. Banes, a film, theater and television actress who appeared in the thriller “Gone Girl,” died on June 14, days after she was struck by a man riding a scooter as she crossed the street in Manhattan. Source: New York…
C.D.C. Says Some Vaccinated Americans Should Wear Masks Again
By Gotham Rex on July 27, 2021
In communities with growing caseloads, vaccinated and unvaccinated people should return to wearing masks indoors in public areas, health officials said. Source: New York Times
How Accurate Is New York’s Covid Death Toll?
By Gotham Rex on July 14, 2021
The state’s methodology has allowed it to report 11,000 fewer coronavirus-related deaths than the count from the National Center for Health Statistics. Source: New York Times
Heart Problems After Vaccination Are Very Rare, Federal Researchers Say
By Gotham Rex on June 24, 2021
More than 1,200 cases have been reported, mostly mild and more often in young men and boys. The benefits of vaccination still far outweigh the risks, experts said. Source: New York Times
How the Virus Unraveled Hispanic American Families
By Gotham Rex on June 14, 2021
Deaths in Santa Clara County, Calif., highlight a terrible disparity of the pandemic: Covid-19 killed many Hispanic Americans at younger ages. Source: New York Times
Retired New York Police Officer Dies After Brooklyn Shooting
By Gotham Rex on June 8, 2021
The 57-year-old officer appeared to have been shot by accident after a scuffle broke out near a pizzeria in Kensington. Source: New York Times
C.D.C. Will Not Investigate Mild Infections in Vaccinated Americans
By Gotham Rex on May 25, 2021
At least 10,000 vaccinated people were infected with the coronavirus through the end of April. Now the agency has stopped pursuing the mildest cases. Source: New York Times
Essential New York Workers Honor Colleagues Killed by Covid-19
By Gotham Rex on May 21, 2021
The Sanitation Department unveiled a statue to the workers it lost during the pandemic. It is likely to be the first of many such memorials. Source: New York Times