Marches, vigils and rallies have settled in as a part of the city’s daily life, one already disrupted by the pandemic. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “de Blasio, Bill”
De Blasio and Council, Facing Fiscal Crisis Over Virus, Agree on Budget With Big Cuts
By Gotham Rex on June 30, 2020
The mayor and City Council pared $1 billion in funding for the Police Department, but nearly half of that would come from budgetary sleight of hand. Source: New York Times
Celebrating Pride in a Time of Protests and Pandemic
By Gotham Rex on June 29, 2020
The 50th anniversary of the first Pride parade in the city was, because of the pandemic, a subdued affair. Source: New York Times
17 Rikers Guards Will Be Disciplined in Death of Layleen Polanco
By Gotham Rex on June 26, 2020
Correction officers failed to check on Layleen Polanco, 27, as she was having a fatal epileptic seizure in a solitary cell, an investigation found. Source: New York Times
Pandemic May Force New York City to Lay Off 22,000 Workers
By Gotham Rex on June 24, 2020
“We are running out of options here,” Mayor Bill de Blasio said, referring to the economic impact of the outbreak. “That is the blunt truth.” Source: New York Times
Restaurant Dining Is Back, if You Can Find a Table
By Gotham Rex on June 24, 2020
With outdoor service allowed again, our chief restaurant critic, Pete Wells, goes in search of his first sit-down restaurant meal since March. Source: New York Times
Gun Violence Spikes in N.Y.C., Intensifying Debate Over Policing
By Gotham Rex on June 23, 2020
More than a dozen people have been fatally shot, including a teenager at her college graduation party and a clothing designer who was washing his car. Source: New York Times
De Blasio Says NYC Will Enter Phase 2 of Reopening on Monday
By Gotham Rex on June 18, 2020
As many as 300,000 workers are expected to get back to work as outdoor dining, in-store shopping and office work resumes. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Is Set to Enter Phase 2 of Reopening
By Gotham Rex on June 18, 2020
The new level allows outdoor dining and some in-store shopping. Hair salons and barbershops can restart if they enforce social distancing. Source: New York Times
De Blasio, Pressured on Policing, Acts to Toughen Discipline
By Gotham Rex on June 17, 2020
Mayor de Blasio said the city would put all police disciplinary records online and speed up the disciplinary process against officers accused of abuse. Source: New York Times
Trump and de Blasio: ‘Together, at the Wrong Time in History’
By Gotham Rex on June 17, 2020
The chief executives of the country and its biggest city have found themselves diminished as leaders, lacking the trust of the people they serve. Source: New York Times
New Yorkers Are Backsliding on Social Distancing
By Gotham Rex on June 16, 2020
Many are disregarding rules, prompting state officials to threaten to reinstate restrictions to guard against another wave of coronavirus infections. Source: New York Times
‘You’re Exposed Now’: Why Black Supporters Are Deserting de Blasio
By Gotham Rex on June 12, 2020
They say the mayor has benefited politically from his pledges to overhaul the Police Department, but has failed to deliver meaningful actions. Source: New York Times
Injuries to Teenager During Protest Arrest Are Under Investigation
By Gotham Rex on June 11, 2020
Jahmel Leach, 16, was shocked with a stun gun and his face was bloodied as he was taken into custody in the Bronx on June 1. Source: New York Times
Who's Leading the George Floyd Protests in New York?
By Gotham Rex on June 11, 2020
They’re young, charismatic and drawing crowds of thousands around the city. Source: New York Times