Since September, court employees have had the chance to either get vaccinated or apply for a religious or medical exemption. Monday marked the end of the review process for those applications. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “New York State”
N.Y. Officials Say They Don’t Expect a Spike in BA.2 Cases, the Omicron Subvariant
By Gotham Rex on March 22, 2022
As BA.2 drives increased caseloads in some parts of Europe, New York officials don’t anticipate a “steep surge” but are watching the data closely. Source: New York Times
NY Officials Say They Don’t Expect a Spike in BA.2 Cases, the Omicron Subvariant
By Gotham Rex on March 21, 2022
As BA.2 drives increased caseloads in some parts of Europe, New York officials don’t anticipate a “steep surge” but are watching the data closely. Source: New York Times
Child Care: New York’s Next Big-Ticket Budget Priority
By Gotham Rex on March 21, 2022
Gov. Kathy Hochul and the State Legislature have plans to significantly increase spending on child care and to make more families eligible for subsidies. Source: New York Times
No New Taxes, but Plenty to Fight Over in New York’s Looming Budget
By Gotham Rex on March 20, 2022
Potential changes to the state’s bail laws, and revisiting mayoral control of schools in New York City, among other issues, await state leaders. Source: New York Times
Push for More Restrictive Bail Law Gains a Key Ally: Gov. Hochul
By Gotham Rex on March 17, 2022
Ms. Hochul wants to expand the list of crimes eligible for bail in New York, and give judges the power to consider the danger a defendant poses in setting bail for certain crimes. Source: New York Times
Health Agency Under Cuomo ‘Misled the Public’ on Nursing Home Deaths
By Gotham Rex on March 15, 2022
The New York State Health Department presented nursing home data that concealed the deaths of 4,100 people, according to an audit by the state comptroller. Source: New York Times
Future of Agency Created to Keep Mob Off Docks Now Up to Supreme Court
By Gotham Rex on March 14, 2022
New Jersey wants to dissolve a product of the “On the Waterfront” era. New York wants the country’s highest court to keep the bistate commission alive. Source: New York Times
These Weed Sellers Aren’t Waiting for Permits: ‘Like a Dream Come True’
By Gotham Rex on March 13, 2022
Here’s what it’s like to walk through Washington Square Park in Manhattan in the wake of legalization. Source: New York Times
New Yorkers With Marijuana Convictions Will Get First Retail Licenses
By Gotham Rex on March 9, 2022
Officials intend to reserve the first 100 or more retail licenses to sell marijuana in New York for people who have been convicted of related offenses, or their relatives. Source: New York Times
Socialists’ Response to War in Ukraine Has Put Some Democrats on Edge
By Gotham Rex on March 8, 2022
The Democratic Socialists of America’s view that U.S. “imperialist expansionism” through NATO fueled Russia’s invasion has created challenges for politicians aligned with the group. Source: New York Times
NYC Ends School Mask Mandate in a Key Step to Recovery
By Gotham Rex on March 7, 2022
Not all New York’s students were ready to give up masks, even after Mayor Eric Adams said they could. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Re-emerges and Blames ‘Cancel Culture’ for His Fall
By Gotham Rex on March 6, 2022
Andrew Cuomo, the ex-governor of New York, said in a speech at a Black church that he wanted to “tell my truth.” Source: New York Times
Asian Americans Grapple With Tide of Attacks: ‘We Need Our Safety Back’
By Gotham Rex on March 6, 2022
Younger Asian American leaders want to rely less on traditional policing solutions, while more traditional cultural and business groups favor them. Source: New York Times
Democrats Win Early Victory in Court Fight Over District Maps
By Gotham Rex on March 3, 2022
A judge’s stance was good news for Democrats, who drew the maps that Republicans say are gerrymandered, but the case will proceed. Source: New York Times