Nearly all the buildings remained open, following city guidelines that say only those schools with two cases in different classrooms will shut. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Shutdowns (Institutional)”
How New Yorkers Found Resolve After 6 Months of Pandemic Hardship
By Gotham Rex on September 23, 2020
It is not a tale of triumph. Fear persists about what lies ahead. But small transformations have unfolded that reveal the grit and gifts of the city’s people. Source: New York Times
9 of Every 10 Restaurants and Bars in N.Y.C. Can’t Pay Full Rent
By Gotham Rex on September 22, 2020
A survey conducted by an industry group found that many establishments were still facing a financial crisis even after opening for outdoor dining. Source: New York Times
Pandemic Puts N.Y.C. Hotels on the Brink: ‘A Complete Washout’
By Gotham Rex on September 21, 2020
Several big hotels in the city have announced that they are closed for good, and some experts say that more shutdowns are coming. Source: New York Times
Party Selfies and Hazmat Suits: Inside SUNY Oneonta's Coronavirus Outbreak
By Gotham Rex on September 16, 2020
More than 670 students, about 10 percent of the population at SUNY Oneonta, became infected, forcing the campus to be shut down. Source: New York Times
A Few Students Threw Parties. Now an Entire SUNY Campus Is Shut Down.
By Gotham Rex on September 3, 2020
Nearly 400 State University of New York, Oneonta, students tested positive for the coronavirus less than two weeks after classes began. Source: New York Times
New York City Delays Start of School to Ready for In-Person Classes
By Gotham Rex on September 1, 2020
The city’s 1.1 million children will not have any in-person classes until Sept. 21. Most children will not start remote classes until that date. Source: New York Times
Why New Jersey’s Plan for In-Person Schooling Is Falling Apart
By Gotham Rex on August 28, 2020
Growing numbers of districts are going online only, citing teacher shortages, ventilation issues and delayed guidance from the state on the virus. Source: New York Times
Reopened Schools Find Health Risks in Water After Covid-19 Lockdowns
By Gotham Rex on August 27, 2020
A number of schools found the bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease in their water, and experts say more should expect to see it. Source: New York Times
As Summer Wanes, New Yorkers Worry About Covid Comeback in the Fall
By Gotham Rex on August 26, 2020
The coronavirus has retreated in New York, but the rituals of September are disrupted, and a sense of foreboding remains about a possible second wave. Source: New York Times
Unemployment Is Rampant. So This Theater Is Giving Freelancers Money.
By Gotham Rex on August 24, 2020
Several hundred workers are receiving $1,000 relief payments from the Public Theater. Source: New York Times
Outdoor Dining Is a Hit, but N.Y.C. Restaurants Face 'Apocalyptic' Times
By Gotham Rex on August 23, 2020
Nearly 10,000 restaurants have set up outdoor seating in New York City. They are struggling to stay alive until indoor dining returns. Source: New York Times
New York's Private Commuter Bus Companies Are Worried About the Future
By Gotham Rex on August 18, 2020
One company has suspended all operations for the first time in 150 years. Others have drastically reduced service and are pleading for financial help from the federal government. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Schools Can Reopen, Cuomo Says, Making It One of Few Big Cities With In-Person Classes
By Gotham Rex on August 7, 2020
In a long-awaited announcement, the governor says schools can welcome back students if the rate of infection in their communities remains low. Source: New York Times
Power Outages From Isaias for 1.6 Million Could Last Several Days
By Gotham Rex on August 6, 2020
Officials said the power losses could last several days, as the disaster shaped up to be the worst to hit the region since Hurricane Sandy in 2012. Source: New York Times