Dr. Bassett ran New York City’s health department with acclaim through a series of crises. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Health Department (NYS)”
New York Hospitals Face Possible Mass Firings as Workers Spurn Vaccines
By Gotham Rex on September 24, 2021
With a Monday deadline looming, thousands of health care workers in the state are risking their jobs by not getting a coronavirus vaccine. Source: New York Times
Howard Zucker, Who Led Cuomo’s Pandemic Response, Resigns
By Gotham Rex on September 23, 2021
Dr. Zucker, the New York State health commissioner, came under fire for potentially helping obscure the coronavirus death toll in nursing homes and keeping health data from the Legislature. Source: New York Times
Is N.Y.C. Doing Enough to Slow 3rd Virus Wave? Experts Raise Doubts.
By Gotham Rex on July 21, 2021
On Wednesday, the city announced that all public hospital employees must be vaccinated or face weekly coronavirus testing. Source: New York Times
Keys, Wallet, Pepper Spray: The New Reality for Asian-Americans
By Gotham Rex on May 20, 2021
“I think it just speaks to the urgency that people are feeling.” Source: New York Times
Alexia’s Lifelong Nurse Has to Leave Her. Here’s Why.
By Gotham Rex on April 30, 2021
For the most fragile New Yorkers and those who care for them, turning 23 brings enormous consequences. Source: New York Times
This Pharmacist Had Covid-19 Vaccine Doses to Spare. So He Hit the Road.
By Gotham Rex on March 17, 2021
The pharmacist has started doing pop-up vaccination events at senior affordable housing facilities, possibly illuminating a new way to reach vulnerable groups. Source: New York Times
As Cuomo Reels, Pleas for Political Support Come From His Vaccine Czar
By Gotham Rex on March 14, 2021
Larry Schwartz, whom Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo put in charge of the state’s vaccination efforts, called some county executives about support for the governor. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Aides Rewrote Nursing Home Report to Hide Higher Death Toll
By Gotham Rex on March 4, 2021
The intervention was the earliest action yet known in an effort by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo that concealed how many nursing home residents died in the pandemic. Source: New York Times
New Allegations of Cover-Up by Cuomo Over Nursing Home Virus Toll
By Gotham Rex on February 12, 2021
In a leaked conversation, the governor’s top aide admitted that data was withheld on nursing homes, where more than 10,000 New Yorkers have died during the pandemic. Source: New York Times
9 Top N.Y. Health Officials Have Quit as Cuomo Scorns Expertise
By Gotham Rex on February 1, 2021
“When I say ‘experts’ in air quotes, it sounds like I’m saying I don’t really trust the experts,” Gov. Andrew Cuomo said of pandemic policies. “Because I don’t.” Source: New York Times
N.Y. Severely Undercounted Virus Deaths in Nursing Homes, Report Says
By Gotham Rex on January 28, 2021
The state attorney general, Letitia James, said the Cuomo administration likely omitted thousands of Covid-19 deaths of nursing home residents. Source: New York Times
How to Get the Coronavirus Vaccine in N.Y.C.
By Gotham Rex on January 16, 2021
There are multiple websites, disappearing slots and even attempts to game the system. Here’s our guide to what you have to do to get a dose in your arm. Source: New York Times
At Elite Medical Centers, Even Workers Who Don’t Qualify Are Vaccinated
By Gotham Rex on January 10, 2021
Administrators and young graduate students have been inoculated at leading research hospitals, contrary to state and federal guidelines. Source: New York Times
Will Indoor Dining End Next Week?
By Gotham Rex on December 8, 2020
The governor’s new criteria to roll back reopening include limits on restaurants in regions where hospitalization rates are rising. Source: New York Times