The surge in coronavirus cases comes at a tough time for the theater industry, which traditionally relies on the holiday season box office. Source: New York Times
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New York Reports a Record Number of Coronavirus Cases for One Day
By Gotham Rex on December 18, 2021
On Friday, state officials reported 21,027 new cases of the virus, the highest daily total since the earliest days of the pandemic. Source: New York Times
Louis Molina, Las Vegas Public Safety Chief, Expected to Lead N.Y.C. Jail System
By Gotham Rex on December 16, 2021
Mr. Molina, a former N.Y.P.D. officer and Correction Department official, will be tasked with restoring order at the troubled Rikers Island jail complex. Source: New York Times
Keechant Sewell, a Queens Native, Comes 'Full Circle' to Head N.Y.P.D.
By Gotham Rex on December 15, 2021
Keechant Sewell, chief of detectives in Nassau County, will become the city’s 45th police commissioner after she impressed Eric Adams with “emotional intelligence.” Source: New York Times
Plan to Bring More Housing to SoHo Is Set for a Vote
By Gotham Rex on December 15, 2021
A contentious rezoning of the wealthy neighborhood, known for its cast-iron buildings and cobblestone streets, is expected to be approved on Wednesday. Source: New York Times
De Blasio Fought for 2 Years to Keep Ethics Warning Secret. Here’s Why.
By Gotham Rex on December 8, 2021
Mayor Bill de Blasio was warned that he created an “appearance of coercion and improper access” by directly contacting donors who had business before the city. Source: New York Times
Who Wants to Be Governor of New York?
By Gotham Rex on December 8, 2021
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s resignation has led to a rush of candidates from both parties declaring their intent to run for the state’s highest office. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Business Owners and Workers React to Vaccine Mandate
By Gotham Rex on December 7, 2021
After Mayor Bill de Blasio set a mandate for all private employers, some raised questions about how the city planned to enforce it, while others said they backed the idea. Source: New York Times
New York City to Mandate Vaccines for Employees at Private Businesses
By Gotham Rex on December 6, 2021
The mandate, set to take effect just before Mayor Bill de Blasio leaves office, will apply to workers at about 184,000 businesses. It is likely to face legal challenges. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Mayor-Elect Adams Won't Commit to Enforcing De Blasio's Vaccine Mandate
By Gotham Rex on December 6, 2021
A spokesman for Mr. Adams said he would review the mandate, along with some other city pandemic measures, after he takes office in January, succeeding Bill de Blasio. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Sets Sweeping Vaccine Mandate for All Private Employers
By Gotham Rex on December 6, 2021
Mayor Bill de Blasio described the measure as a “pre-emptive strike” designed to stall another wave of coronavirus cases and help reduce transmission of the Omicron variant. Source: New York Times
Five Omicron Variant Cases Confirmed in New York State
By Gotham Rex on December 3, 2021
“This is not a cause for major alarm,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said, adding that she was not announcing a shutdown or other drastic measures in response to the cases. Source: New York Times
New York City Sets Vaccine Mandate for Religious and Private School Workers
By Gotham Rex on December 2, 2021
The directive, which affects 56,000 employees, faced immediate opposition from some Jewish and Catholic leaders, who sent a letter to Mayor Bill de Blasio urging him to reconsider. Source: New York Times
De Blasio Urges New Yorkers to Wear Masks Indoors as Omicron Looms
By Gotham Rex on November 30, 2021
“We’re doubling down” on current mask guidance, the mayor said. He also extended the city’s vaccine mandate to cover workers in child care settings and early intervention programs. Source: New York Times
New York Targets Affluent Neighborhoods in Push for Affordable Housing
By Gotham Rex on November 23, 2021
Supporters say the plans help address New York’s housing crisis and help integrate the city’s neighborhoods. Opponents see more gentrification and giveaways for developers. Source: New York Times