About 300,000 children returned to classrooms for the first time since March as the city’s test positivity rate edged upward. Source: New York Times
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How Corey Johnson’s Decision to Drop Out Changed the N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on September 28, 2020
The pandemic and the George Floyd protests have altered the 2021 contest, and new candidates are emerging. Source: New York Times
Principals Assail N.Y.C. Mayor, Calling for State Takeover of Schools
By Gotham Rex on September 27, 2020
The union representing New York City’s principals said it had lost confidence in Mayor Bill de Blasio’s plan to reopen schools. Source: New York Times
Abrupt Police Crackdown on West Village Crowd Prompts Criticism
By Gotham Rex on September 27, 2020
Videos taken of the scene showed dozens of officers rushing into a group of people near an intersection in the Manhattan neighborhood. Source: New York Times
Outdoor Dining in N.Y.C. Will Become Permanent, Even in Winter
By Gotham Rex on September 25, 2020
The program has become a vital lifeline and allowed more than 10,000 restaurants and bars to take over sidewalks, streets and other public spaces. Source: New York Times
New York Threatens Coronavirus Lockdown for Orthodox Jewish Areas
By Gotham Rex on September 25, 2020
Community leaders said residents have resisted the rules in part because of the influence of President Trump, whose views on masks have been embraced. Source: New York Times
9 of Every 10 Restaurants and Bars in N.Y.C. Can’t Pay Full Rent
By Gotham Rex on September 22, 2020
A survey conducted by an industry group found that many establishments were still facing a financial crisis even after opening for outdoor dining. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Classrooms Finally Reopen for Some Students
By Gotham Rex on September 21, 2020
Up to 90,000 children in pre-K and students with advanced disabilities went back to in-person school on Monday. Source: New York Times
How N.Y.C.’s Mayor Ignored Warnings and Mishandled Reopening Schools
By Gotham Rex on September 18, 2020
Mayor Bill de Blasio delayed the start of school for a second time, leading to an uproar among parents. Source: New York Times
NYC Mayor to Furlough 495 Staff Members for a Week, Including Himself
By Gotham Rex on September 16, 2020
The symbolic move, which would yield $860,000 in anticipated savings, could be a precursor to similar maneuvers to slash the budget. Source: New York Times
How Can Executives Reach the Mayor? Try a Strong Letter
By Gotham Rex on September 15, 2020
Business leaders wrote Bill de Blasio asking for help bringing their employees back to the office. He asked for their help in return. Source: New York Times
Inside the Clash Between Powerful Business Leaders and N.Y.C.’s Mayor
By Gotham Rex on September 12, 2020
The tensions burst into the open when 163 executives joined to criticize Bill de Blasio’s leadership. Others think their portrait of the city is overly bleak. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Marks 9/11 at a Time of Harrowing Loss
By Gotham Rex on September 11, 2020
As they memorialize a past tragedy, New Yorkers face another profound and deadly crisis that is not yet over. Source: New York Times
Coronavirus in NY: 150 Big Businesses Warn De Blasio of ‘Widespread Anxiety’ Over City's Future
By Gotham Rex on September 11, 2020
Leaders of companies like Goldman Sachs and JetBlue implored Mayor Bill de Blasio to take more decisive action to halt the city’s decline. Source: New York Times
150 Big Businesses Warn Mayor of ‘Widespread Anxiety’ Over N.Y.C.’s Future
By Gotham Rex on September 10, 2020
Leaders of companies like Goldman Sachs and JetBlue implored Mayor Bill de Blasio to take more decisive action to halt the city’s decline. Source: New York Times