The 488 public schools will reopen on March 22. In other large school districts, high school students may not regain access to their classrooms for months. Source: New York Times
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A Year After New York’s First Covid-19 Case, Cuomo Lies Low
By Gotham Rex on March 2, 2021
After drawing praise for his leadership early in the pandemic, the governor is embroiled in several scandals. Source: New York Times
Richard Carranza Will Resign as Leader of N.Y.C. School System
By Gotham Rex on February 26, 2021
His departure, planned for mid-March, comes after repeated clashes with Mayor Bill de Blasio over desegregating the city’s schools. Source: New York Times
5 Takeaways From the NYC Mayor’s Race: Bagel Orders and Vaccine Appointments
By Gotham Rex on February 22, 2021
A former City Council speaker decides not to run, and a current city comptroller becomes the first leading candidate to get the coronavirus vaccine. Source: New York Times
Central Park Ice Rinks Remain Open Despite Rift With Trump, Mayor Says
By Gotham Rex on February 21, 2021
The city reversed a decision to end the skating season abruptly. Officials have canceled contracts with the former president’s business to operate the two rinks. Source: New York Times
Ice Skating Ends at Central Park After New York City Rift With Trump
By Gotham Rex on February 21, 2021
The skating season ended abruptly Sunday, a casualty of the decision to boot the former president’s business from operating the two ice rinks in the park. Source: New York Times
Police Unions Lose Bid to Keep Disciplinary Records a Secret
By Gotham Rex on February 16, 2021
A federal court ruling moves New York City closer to releasing a vast trove of records regarding police misconduct, a major milestone in a decades-long fight. Source: New York Times
Indoor Dining Resumes in N.Y.C.
By Gotham Rex on February 12, 2021
In the coming weeks, New Yorkers will also be able to return to sports arenas and attend larger weddings across the state. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Announces Pop-Up Performances Across New York
By Gotham Rex on February 9, 2021
“NY PopsUp” will kick off Feb. 20 and run through Labor Day. Source: New York Times
New York City Takes Another Step Toward Fully Reopening
By Gotham Rex on February 9, 2021
Tens of thousands of middle school students will be able to return to classrooms later this month for at least part of the week. Source: New York Times
Bronx D.A. Investigates Victor Rivera Sexual Abuse Allegations
By Gotham Rex on February 8, 2021
Victor Rivera, the chief executive of the Bronx Parent Housing Network, one of the largest operators of homeless shelters in New York City, was accused of sexual abuse and financial impropriety. Source: New York Times
Housing Boss Is Fired and Faces Criminal Inquiry After Reports of Abuse
By Gotham Rex on February 8, 2021
Victor Rivera, the chief executive of the Bronx Parent Housing Network, one of the largest operators of homeless shelters in New York City, was accused of sexual abuse and financial impropriety. Source: New York Times
New N.Y.C. Transportation Boss Has Big Agenda but Little Experience
By Gotham Rex on February 8, 2021
Hank Gutman, a retired lawyer, will lead the city’s efforts to build more bus and bike lanes and move away from car-clogged streets. Source: New York Times
After Abuse Allegations, $2 Billion Shelter Network Faces Scrutiny
By Gotham Rex on February 7, 2021
Mayor Bill de Blasio ordered a review of the groups that run New York’s homeless housing after The New York Times uncovered accusations of sexual and financial misconduct. Source: New York Times
A SoulCycle Instructor Got the Vaccine as an ‘Educator’
By Gotham Rex on February 2, 2021
The spin class teacher, Stacey Griffith, has since apologized. But to many, it was another example of wealthy or well-connected people cutting lines for doses. Source: New York Times