Science increasingly suggests classrooms can be kept open safely. But dining rooms pose a different problem. Source: New York Times
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How Staten Island Became a Coronvirus Hot Spot
By Gotham Rex on November 11, 2020
Staten Island has bristled at coronavirus restrictions, but now has the highest positive test rate in the city. Source: New York Times
Second Coronavirus Wave in NYC: Is it Starting?
By Gotham Rex on November 10, 2020
There’s an alarming trend in the city: Coronavirus cases are on the rise as winter nears. The mayor is warning of tighter restrictions. Source: New York Times
Virus Cases Spike Again in N.Y.C. as New Restrictions Are Considered
By Gotham Rex on November 9, 2020
The surge could threaten the city’s halting recovery, including its success at reopening public schools and allowing limited indoor dining. Source: New York Times
How New York Reacted to Biden’s Win
By Gotham Rex on November 9, 2020
In heavily Democratic New York City, Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s victory over President Trump predictably drew jubilation. Source: New York Times
New York State Election Results: What We Know Today
By Gotham Rex on November 6, 2020
Republicans were ahead in key congressional races in the state, with mail-in ballots yet to be counted. Source: New York Times
Recreational Marijuana Legalized by New Jersey Voters
By Gotham Rex on November 3, 2020
Voters approved a constitutional amendment to legalize cannabis in New Jersey, putting pressure on neighboring states like New York. Source: New York Times
1.1 Million New Yorkers Voted Early. Lines and Covid Didn’t Stop Them.
By Gotham Rex on November 2, 2020
New York City residents were enthusiastic about their first chance to cast early ballots in a presidential election, but 88 polling sites weren’t enough. Source: New York Times
Virus Rate Fell to 2% From 34% in One Area. But Did Anything Change?
By Gotham Rex on November 2, 2020
Concerns have arisen that communities may be manipulating coronavirus positivity rates by discouraging sick people from being tested. Source: New York Times
How New York’s Small Cinemas Are Hanging On
By Gotham Rex on October 28, 2020
Despite the continued shutdown of the city’s movie houses, indie theaters just may survive: They are less reliant on Hollywood and have a loyal audience. Source: New York Times
Sanders and Warren Accuse N.Y. Democrats of False Advertising
By Gotham Rex on October 27, 2020
Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren say that their images were improperly used on a flier that they view as an attack on the Working Families Party. Source: New York Times
Eight Small New York Theaters Sue Cuomo Over Pandemic Restrictions
By Gotham Rex on October 26, 2020
The lawsuit argues that if bowling alleys, casinos and gyms can open, why can’t performance venues with fewer than 200 seats? Source: New York Times
Cuomo Lifts Some Lockdown Rules in N.Y.C. Hot Spots as Rates Drop
By Gotham Rex on October 21, 2020
The move allows reopening of schools and nonessential business in the zones, but tough restrictions in other parts of the city remain. Source: New York Times
No, NY Isn’t Putting NJ on the Coronavirus Quarantine List
By Gotham Rex on October 20, 2020
The governor said he would not restrict travelers from New Jersey, Connecticut or Pennsylvania, despite virus spikes in those states. Source: New York Times
No, New York Isn’t Putting New Jersey on the Quarantine List
By Gotham Rex on October 20, 2020
The governor said he would not restrict travelers from New Jersey, Connecticut or Pennsylvania, despite virus spikes in those states. Source: New York Times