They were once Democrats and Republicans. But fears for their children in the pandemic transformed their thinking, turning them into single-issue voters for November’s midterms. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Coronavirus Reopenings”
Small Business Owners Are Still Struggling in New York
By Gotham Rex on July 29, 2022
“I feel like it’s 50-50,” said the owner of a Brooklyn coffee shop who is finding it hard to rebound from the pandemic. Source: New York Times
How Did You Find Your Place in New York City?
By Gotham Rex on April 15, 2022
Apartment hunting in the city has never been easy, but as the pandemic eases, the search has become seemingly impossible. If you landed a new home recently, tell us your story. Source: New York Times
How Covid Changed the Clergy in New York
By Gotham Rex on April 9, 2022
As the city’s houses of worship begin to hold in-person services again, faith leaders reflect on what the pandemic has taught them. Source: New York Times
Tourism Begins to Revive in New York, but Not Among Chinese
By Gotham Rex on March 30, 2022
Chinese tourists are still barred from traveling abroad. But city officials forecast a 70 percent increase in tourism in 2022, including 8 million visitors from abroad. Source: New York Times
Preschoolers Can Shed Their Masks, Mayor Adams Says
By Gotham Rex on March 22, 2022
New York City plans to end the mask requirement for the city’s youngest children on April 4 if coronavirus cases remain low. Source: New York Times
Two Years Later, New York City’s Lessons from the Pandemic
By Gotham Rex on March 17, 2022
The city was slow to react, and the vaccine rollout was flawed. Poor neighborhoods still need help. But shutdowns and mandates saved lives. Source: New York Times
What Young New Yorkers Think About the End of the School Mask Mandate
By Gotham Rex on March 8, 2022
Some students said they were excited to finally shed their masks, but others felt unsafe and wanted to continue wearing them. Source: New York Times
NYC Ends Pandemic Mandates Despite Concerns That It Is Moving Too Quickly
By Gotham Rex on March 4, 2022
Masks will no longer be required in public schools and proof-of- vaccination is no longer required for many indoor activities. Source: New York Times
New York City Is Rolling Back Pandemic Restrictions. Is It Too Soon?
By Gotham Rex on February 28, 2022
Mayor Eric Adams plans to end certain mask and vaccine mandates in hopes of restoring a sense of normalcy. Some health experts think he should wait. Source: New York Times
Retail Theft Rises, and N.Y.C. Small Business Owners Are Paying the Price
By Gotham Rex on February 28, 2022
In New York City, neighborhood stores are struggling to confront the crimes that have cascaded from the disruptions of the pandemic. Source: New York Times
As New York Revisits To-Go Drink, Liquor Stores Prepare for Battle
By Gotham Rex on January 31, 2022
Lawmakers are considering whether to permanently legalize to-go drinks, setting off a clash between liquor stores and restaurants. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Schools Cut Covid Quarantine to 5 Days for Most Students
By Gotham Rex on January 26, 2022
Longer isolation will still be required for some preschoolers. The change brings the school system’s policy in line with recent federal and state guidance. Source: New York Times
What Does Riding N.Y.C.'s Subway Look Like In a Pandemic?
By Gotham Rex on January 17, 2022
We talked to New Yorkers at stations in Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan. Their experiences riding the subway hint at the barriers to drawing back those who are not. Source: New York Times
New Yorkers Reflect on a Stressful Week Back at School Amid Omicron Wave
By Gotham Rex on January 7, 2022
Two dozen interviews with parents, educators and students revealed a range of opinions about whether schools should remain open. But most said the return to classrooms had been bumpy. Source: New York Times