Yankee Stadium welcomed fans on Thursday, and some high-end hotels are opening their doors. But a widespread rebound from Covid-19 could take years. Source: New York Times
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Video Shows Keyon Harrold's Son Falsely Accused of Theft in SoHo Hotel
By Gotham Rex on December 27, 2020
A woman falsely accused the teenager of taking her phone in the video, which fueled concerns about racial profiling. It was shared by the teenager’s father, a prominent jazz musician. Source: New York Times
Housing Fights to Be Heard in the Mayoral Race
By Gotham Rex on December 10, 2020
A coalition of housing groups releases a blueprint that includes rezoning affluent neighborhoods, legalizing basement apartments and turning hotels into affordable housing. Source: New York Times
Homeless Men Must Leave The Lucerne Hotel, Judge Rules
By Gotham Rex on November 25, 2020
The dispute has been a flash point in one of New York City’s most liberal neighborhoods. Source: New York Times
Pandemic Puts N.Y.C. Hotels on the Brink: ‘A Complete Washout’
By Gotham Rex on September 21, 2020
Several big hotels in the city have announced that they are closed for good, and some experts say that more shutdowns are coming. Source: New York Times
N.Y. Will Move Homeless Men from Liberal Neighborhood After Backlash
By Gotham Rex on September 8, 2020
The move of 300 men to the upscale Upper West Side neighborhood led to complaints and the threat of a lawsuit. Source: New York Times
Is Opening a Hotel in Rockaway Beach Right Now a Good Idea?
By Gotham Rex on August 28, 2020
The area is perfect for day-trippers during a pandemic, but whether New Yorkers will pay hundreds to spend the night is another question. Source: New York Times
Forget Spas and Bars. Hotels Tout Housekeeping to Lure Back Travelers.
By Gotham Rex on August 4, 2020
Hilton has partnered with Lysol, Four Seasons with Johns Hopkins Medicine. But new research shows hotels can be easily contaminated by the coronavirus. Source: New York Times
A Million Jobs Lost: A ‘Heart Attack’ for the N.Y.C. Economy
By Gotham Rex on July 7, 2020
While the national jobless rate has rebounded as many states started to reopen, New Yorkers continue to lose jobs and seek benefits. Source: New York Times