When it was time to quarantine with parents, or give up a lease, renters often had to make quick decisions on what to do with all their stuff. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Shutdowns (Institutional)”
A Plan to Revive Gotham Bar and Grill
By Gotham Rex on July 21, 2020
The restaurant, which closed in March after 36 years, may be reborn if a deal from a former managing partner works out. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Enters Phase 4, but Restaurants and Bars Are Left Behind
By Gotham Rex on July 20, 2020
As the city reaches what should have been a momentous day, a wild weekend in Astoria shows the risks that bars can pose. Source: New York Times
With Tourists Gone, St. Patrick’s Cathedral Pleads for Help
By Gotham Rex on July 19, 2020
The Manhattan landmark is struggling to pay its bills while the pandemic keeps visitors and Midtown workers away. Source: New York Times
New York City Eases Into Phase 4 of Reopening, but Indoor Limits Remain
By Gotham Rex on July 17, 2020
Monday brings a new stage of activity to the city, allowing some places to reopen outdoors, while many activities inside, like restaurant dining, will still be forbidden. Source: New York Times
N.Y. Officials Halt Indoor Dining, Alarmed by Virus Rise in Other States
By Gotham Rex on July 1, 2020
Indoor dining in New York City had been scheduled to resume on Monday. Now, a return to summer normalcy will have to wait a little longer. Source: New York Times
New York’s Gay Bars Fear They Won’t Survive the Pandemic
By Gotham Rex on June 20, 2020
June is Pride Month, but high rents and little-to-no income mean establishments including the Stonewall Inn are “facing an uncertain future.” Source: New York Times
Missing Those Old Familiar Places
By Gotham Rex on June 18, 2020
Takeout and delivery are fine, but there’s no substitute for getting to eat and drink inside your favorite New York City restaurants and bars. Source: New York Times
De Blasio Says NYC Will Enter Phase 2 of Reopening on Monday
By Gotham Rex on June 18, 2020
As many as 300,000 workers are expected to get back to work as outdoor dining, in-store shopping and office work resumes. Source: New York Times
New York Flattened the Coronavirus Curve. Now They’re Dropping Their Guard.
By Gotham Rex on June 15, 2020
Gov. Cuomo warned that lax adherence to social-distancing rules meant to contain the coronavirus could lead him to slow New York City’s reopening. Source: New York Times
New York Philharmonic Cancels Fall Season
By Gotham Rex on June 10, 2020
The lost performances will cost the orchestra approximately $9 million in ticket revenue. Source: New York Times
Coronavirus Shutdowns: Economists Look for Better Answers
By Gotham Rex on June 6, 2020
Researchers are developing models for more targeted closings (and reopenings) that would curb the spread of infection at a less severe economic cost. Source: New York Times
Battered by Coronavirus Outbreak, NYC Finally Moves Toward Reopening
By Gotham Rex on May 29, 2020
As many as 400,000 people could return to work starting June 8, the possible first stage of the city’s recovery after two months of isolation and economic woes. Source: New York Times
New York City, Battered by Outbreak, Finally Moves Toward Reopening
By Gotham Rex on May 29, 2020
As many as 400,000 people could return to work starting June 8, the possible first stage of the city’s recovery after two months of isolation and economic woes. Source: New York Times
‘It’s the Death Towers’: How the Bronx Became New York’s Virus Hot Spot
By Gotham Rex on May 26, 2020
The borough has the city’s highest rates of virus cases, hospitalizations and deaths. Could more have been done? Source: New York Times