The mandate, which affects well over 150,000 people working in the nation’s largest school system, was set to go into effect on Monday at midnight. Source: New York Times
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Members of Congress Urge Biden to Intervene at Rikers as de Blasio Plans Visit
By Gotham Rex on September 24, 2021
In a letter to President Biden on Friday, several Democrats said New York City “cannot be trusted” to manage the jail complex, which has descended into chaos. Source: New York Times
Members of Congress Urge Biden to Intervene at Rikers, as de Blasio Plans Visit
By Gotham Rex on September 24, 2021
In a letter to the president on Friday, several Democrats said New York City “cannot be trusted” to manage the jail, which has descended into chaos. Source: New York Times
Latest Death at Rikers: Isaabdul Karim, Who Almost Qualified for Release
By Gotham Rex on September 21, 2021
Isaabdul Karim was being held on a parole violation when he died on Sunday, becoming the 11th person incarcerated at the jail to die this year. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Schools' Covid Strategy: Test More, but Keep Classrooms Open
By Gotham Rex on September 20, 2021
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced weekly testing of students and relaxed quarantine rules but continued to resist mandatory vaccination of schoolchildren. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Schools to Change Virus Testing and Quarantine Rules
By Gotham Rex on September 20, 2021
The city will introduce weekly coronavirus testing at all public schools starting next week, as officials try to strengthen safety protocols, Mayor Bill de Blasio said. Source: New York Times
Hochul Orders Release of 191 Detainees as Rikers Crisis Deepens
By Gotham Rex on September 17, 2021
The New York governor signed a bill on Friday that authorized the release of the detainees, but the population of the city’s notorious jail will remain far higher than it was last spring. Source: New York Times
The Changing Midtown Cityscape
By Gotham Rex on September 17, 2021
When you return to the office, you may not find your favorite coffee place. Source: New York Times
FEMA agrees to cover Covid-19 costs for NYC public hospitals.
By Gotham Rex on September 15, 2021
The agency increased its contribution after an initial decision to reimburse only $260 million of the health system’s request for nearly $900 million. Source: New York Times
Here's Why Rikers Island Is in Crisis
By Gotham Rex on September 15, 2021
A number of recent deaths have prompted questions about the notorious New York City jail complex. Here are some answers. Source: New York Times
11 Deaths Put Focus on N.Y.C.’s Failure to Make Basement Apartments Safe
By Gotham Rex on September 14, 2021
Even before a deadly storm, a pilot program was supposed to lead the way toward legalizing tens of thousands of dangerous basement units. Source: New York Times
With Rikers in Crisis, Critics Wonder: Where Is Bill de Blasio?
By Gotham Rex on September 14, 2021
The mayor is facing growing calls to address chaotic and violent conditions inside New York City’s vast jail complex. Source: New York Times
Curtains Up! How Broadway Is Coming Back From Its Longest Shutdown.
By Gotham Rex on September 13, 2021
Determined to reopen, crews are dusting off spotlights, dancers are relearning steps, and everyone is testing, testing, testing as theater seeks to rebound from the devastating pandemic. Source: New York Times
How the Mayor’s Big Decision Could Upend N.Y.C. School Admissions
By Gotham Rex on September 9, 2021
New York City’s highly competitive gifted and talented programs could be overhauled in one of the last major policy moves from Mayor Bill de Blasio. Source: New York Times
Why Wasn’t New York Prepared for Hurricane Ida?
By Gotham Rex on September 3, 2021
New York City and state officials knew heavy rains were coming, but their preparations couldn’t save the city from death and destruction. Source: New York Times