Gov. Philip D. Murphy said that residents should refrain from all but necessary out-of-state travel. Source: New York Times
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Cuomo’s Virus Crackdown Angers Catholics, Who Say They’re Singled Out
By Gotham Rex on October 19, 2020
Church leaders, who have clashed with the governor before, said that Catholics have followed mask and social-distancing rules. Source: New York Times
N.Y. Shuts Down Hasidic Wedding That Could Have Had 10,000 Guests
By Gotham Rex on October 18, 2020
The ultra-Orthodox synagogue in Brooklyn accused state officials of “unwarranted attacks” on the wedding. Source: New York Times
Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a Native Daughter of Brooklyn, to Get a Statue in Her Hometown
By Gotham Rex on October 15, 2020
The memorial, announced by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, is one of several efforts to honor Justice Ginsburg in Brooklyn, where she grew up. Source: New York Times
‘Diamond Sweet 16’ Party Leaves 37 Infected and 270 in Quarantine
By Gotham Rex on October 14, 2020
More than 80 people attended the birthday event, officials said. The Long Island venue was fined $12,000. Source: New York Times
How a Feud Between Cuomo and de Blasio Led to a Chaotic Virus Crackdown
By Gotham Rex on October 12, 2020
The mayor pushed out a plan, only to have the governor override him, causing unnecessary confusion for thousands of business owners and school parents. Source: New York Times
Cuomo’s Restrictions on Synagogues in Virus Hot Spots Can Go Forward
By Gotham Rex on October 9, 2020
“How can we ignore the compelling state interest in protecting the health and life of all New Yorkers?” asked a federal judge in Brooklyn. Source: New York Times
15% of Virus Tests Are Positive, and Few Wear Masks in One Orthodox Suburb
By Gotham Rex on October 9, 2020
Several towns with large ultra-Orthodox Jewish populations are seeing coronavirus case rates that are among the highest in New York. Source: New York Times
What to Know About N.Y.C.’s Virus Hot Spots
By Gotham Rex on October 9, 2020
After back-and-forth between the city and state, maps of virus hot spots subject to lockdowns were released, but residents remained confused. Source: New York Times
New N.Y.C. Virus Shutdown Brings Confusion, Anger and Lawsuits
By Gotham Rex on October 8, 2020
Parents, local officials and religious leaders bristled at the haphazard way the governor and mayor announced new restrictions, some of which contradicted each other. Source: New York Times
Backlash Grows in Orthodox Jewish Areas Over Virus Crackdown by Cuomo
By Gotham Rex on October 7, 2020
Rules that would have a pronounced impact on synagogues were met with protests and fires in a part of Brooklyn seeing an uptick in cases. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Imposes Tight Virus Rules on Areas Hit by Spikes Across State
By Gotham Rex on October 6, 2020
The plan was intended to curb the outbreak in areas, many with large populations of Orthodox Jews, that have had sharp increases in cases. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Rejects N.Y.C.’s Shutdown Plan for Virus Spike, but May Offer Own
By Gotham Rex on October 5, 2020
The abrupt announcement caused confusion over the official response to the virus surge in some areas and threatened to deepen tensions with the mayor. Source: New York Times
Politically Connected N.Y. Union Boss Is Accused of ‘Shocking’ Corruption
By Gotham Rex on October 1, 2020
Federal prosecutors say James W. Cahill and 10 others accepted more than $100,000 in bribes in return for using their influence to help employers who had hired nonunion labor. Source: New York Times
Warnings Issued as Covid Cases Rise in New York
By Gotham Rex on September 28, 2020
Clusters of cases have emerged in Brooklyn and New York City’s northern suburbs in areas with large Orthodox Jewish communities. Source: New York Times