Unlike their feuding predecessors, Mayor Eric Adams and Gov. Kathy Hochul appear to be getting along. They have their reasons. Source: New York Times
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Hochul Mandates Boosters For New York Public University Students
By Gotham Rex on December 31, 2021
Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled the measure as the fast-spreading Omicron variant continued to push the number of virus cases in the state to new heights with each passing day. Source: New York Times
Beleaguered by Omicron, New York Operates at Half Speed
By Gotham Rex on December 29, 2021
From subway lines to medical clinics to libraries, city businesses and services have been curtailed because of Covid. Source: New York Times
New York City Looks to Test More and Keep Classrooms Open
By Gotham Rex on December 29, 2021
The city said it would allow students who were exposed to Covid to remain in school if they test negative for the coronavirus and have no symptoms. Source: New York Times
NYC Schools Will Reopen with Ramped-Up Covid Testing to Limit Closures
By Gotham Rex on December 28, 2021
Instead of delaying the start of in-person school and pivoting to remote learning, New York City will aim to detect more infections while mitigating disruptions. Source: New York Times
New York Expands Covid Testing as Case Counts Grow
By Gotham Rex on December 27, 2021
This week, six million coronavirus tests will be delivered to schools, 13 new state testing sites will open, and five additional M.T.A. stations will begin offering testing. Source: New York Times
Policy Shortens Isolation Time for N.Y. Essential Workers Who Test Positive
By Gotham Rex on December 24, 2021
The new policy, announced on Friday by Gov. Kathy Hochul, is meant to help keep the ranks of employees in key industries from being severely depleted. Source: New York Times
Bosses Have a New Headache: How Long Should Sick Workers Isolate?
By Gotham Rex on December 24, 2021
Amid staffing shortages, companies are weighing conflicting guidance on when employees who have tested positive for the coronavirus can safely return to work. Source: New York Times
New York Reports a Record Number of Coronavirus Cases for One Day
By Gotham Rex on December 18, 2021
On Friday, state officials reported 21,027 new cases of the virus, the highest daily total since the earliest days of the pandemic. Source: New York Times
Deals Reached on 3 Major NYC Transportation Projects
By Gotham Rex on December 13, 2021
Elected officials announced deals on funding of a new international terminal at Kennedy Airport and improvements to commuter train service. Source: New York Times
New York Businesses Ordered to Require Masks Indoors or Vaccine Proof
By Gotham Rex on December 10, 2021
Some Republican officials criticized the move, which Gov. Kathy Hochul labeled a “wake-up call” to areas where vaccination lags. Source: New York Times
Who Wants to Be Governor of New York?
By Gotham Rex on December 8, 2021
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s resignation has led to a rush of candidates from both parties declaring their intent to run for the state’s highest office. Source: New York Times
Federal Scrutiny of Cuomo Widens to His Office’s Treatment of Women
By Gotham Rex on December 3, 2021
The Justice Department opened an inquiry into reports of sexual harassment and retaliation in the former governor’s administration. Source: New York Times
Upstate New York Hospitals Are Overwhelmed as Covid Cases Surge
By Gotham Rex on December 3, 2021
Health care officials say a “perfect storm” of new Covid cases, staff shortages and filled nursing homes has created a crisis. Source: New York Times
Five Omicron Variant Cases Confirmed in New York State
By Gotham Rex on December 3, 2021
“This is not a cause for major alarm,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said, adding that she was not announcing a shutdown or other drastic measures in response to the cases. Source: New York Times