The Brooklyn Museum and El Museo del Barrio will reopen to the public on Sept. 12. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Coronavirus Reopenings”
In N.Y.C., Pressure to Delay In-Person Schooling
By Gotham Rex on August 19, 2020
Mayor Bill de Blasio may be the only big-city mayor attempting to bring students into classrooms this fall, but many educators are worried about the plan. Source: New York Times
Museums and Other New York Cultural Institutions Can Open Aug. 24
By Gotham Rex on August 14, 2020
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said that museums would be allowed to open at 25 percent capacity and with timed ticketing in place. Source: New York Times
Cuomo: NYC Museums, Other Cultural Institutions Can Open Aug. 24
By Gotham Rex on August 14, 2020
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said that museums would be allowed to open at 25 percent capacity and with timed ticketing in place. Source: New York Times
Older Children and the Coronavirus: A New Wrinkle in the Debate
By Gotham Rex on August 14, 2020
A new report from South Korea throws into question an earlier finding regarding transmission by older children. Source: New York Times
How Trump’s Push to Reopen Schools Backfired
By Gotham Rex on August 13, 2020
Distrust of the president and his motives hardened the conviction of some educators that teaching in person was unsafe, helping drive union opposition. Source: New York Times
Rave Under the Kosciuszko Bridge: Are Illicit Parties Endangering N.Y.C.?
By Gotham Rex on August 8, 2020
Videos and photos posted on social media of a number of parties show few guests abiding by social-distancing guidelines. Source: New York Times
New York Is Positioned to Reopen Schools Safely, Health Experts Say
By Gotham Rex on August 7, 2020
Transmission, even in New York City, is well below thresholds experts say are safe, but issues like adequate ventilation to combat aerosol spread of the virus remain. 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
How to Choose the Right New York City Suburb
By Gotham Rex on August 7, 2020
Set your priorities — walkable town, easy commute, good schools, waterfront access or something else? Then start exploring. Source: New York Times
Can N.Y.C. Reopen Schools? The Whole Country Is Watching
By Gotham Rex on August 5, 2020
The city’s low infection rate has raised hopes that students can return to classrooms next month. But many obstacles remain. Source: New York Times
Is Riding the Subway Safer Than Dining Indoors?
By Gotham Rex on August 3, 2020
In major global cities where the pandemic has ebbed, it appears that public transportation may not be as risky as nervous New Yorkers believe. Source: New York Times
American Museum of Natural History Announces September Reopening
By Gotham Rex on July 30, 2020
The museum said it is planning to reopen on Sept. 9, pending permission from state and city officials. Source: New York Times
$25,000 Pod Schools: How Well-to-Do Children Will Weather the Pandemic
By Gotham Rex on July 30, 2020
“This is our emergency fund,” said one parent considering a pod school. “And this is our emergency.” Source: New York Times
Children May Carry Coronavirus at High Levels, Study Finds
By Gotham Rex on July 30, 2020
The research does not prove that infected children are contagious, but it should influence the debate about reopening schools, some experts said. Source: New York Times