They were once Democrats and Republicans. But fears for their children in the pandemic transformed their thinking, turning them into single-issue voters for November’s midterms. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Quarantine (Life and Culture)”
The Story of 2 Homeless Men and the Meaning of Friendship
By Gotham Rex on July 11, 2022
A Times managing editor discusses his tale of two immigrants who formed a special bond while surviving on the margins of New York City. Source: New York Times
Lonely Last Days in the Suburban Office Park
By Gotham Rex on July 5, 2022
Yes, downtown offices are struggling. But there is a different kind of emptiness in suburban settings that were already isolated and lightly populated by design. Source: New York Times
Q Train Killing Threatens Subway’s Fragile Recovery From Pandemic
By Gotham Rex on May 25, 2022
The subway is at a critical moment as transit officials struggle to bring back riders, to shore up the system’s finances and to address fears over safety. Source: New York Times
Your Dog Is Not Ready for You to Return to the Office
By Gotham Rex on May 19, 2022
Pets (and their owners) prepare for the inevitable. Source: New York Times
In Housing Court, Tenants Are Being Evicted Again
By Gotham Rex on May 3, 2022
New York City tenants have been tossed out of their homes in more than 500 cases since the eviction moratorium was lifted. Source: New York Times
New York Had an ‘Epidemic of Loneliness.’ Covid Made It Worse.
By Gotham Rex on April 20, 2022
Even before the pandemic, there was an “epidemic of loneliness,” and it was affecting physical health and life expectancy. Source: New York Times
Most Broadway Theaters Will Drop Vaccine Checks, but Not Mask Mandate
By Gotham Rex on April 15, 2022
The owners and operators of the 41 theaters have decided to relax audience safety protocols that have been in place since last summer. Source: New York Times
Electric Cargo Bikes Rise as a Popular Option for NYC Families
By Gotham Rex on April 15, 2022
Electric cargo bikes have become a popular way for parents to ferry their children to school and play dates, even if it means navigating city traffic. Source: New York Times
The Ups and Downs of Remote Work in New York
By Gotham Rex on April 12, 2022
People like working in their pajamas. But when employees don’t return to office, the city economy feels the pain. Source: New York Times
As Remote Work Becomes Permanent, Can Manhattan Adapt?
By Gotham Rex on April 11, 2022
With more companies adopting hybrid work, New York City’s economy, which relies on commuters and full office buildings, faces an uncertain future. Source: New York Times
The Prosecutors Who Are Heading For the Door
By Gotham Rex on April 4, 2022
In every borough, the lawyers in district attorneys’ offices are leaving because of burnout, rising workload and modest salaries. Source: New York Times
Covid Cases Are Up in NYC Schools. So Why Are Masks Off?
By Gotham Rex on March 25, 2022
Mayor Eric Adams says he’s following the science in his decision to rescind mask mandates for very young children. Source: New York Times
6 Things From Pandemic Life That We’ll Keep
By Gotham Rex on March 18, 2022
Masks when we’re sick, bikes for everyone, and new respect for workers. Source: New York Times
Tony Awards to Announce Prizes in June at Radio City Music Hall
By Gotham Rex on March 9, 2022
The 75th ceremony, honoring plays and musicals staged on Broadway, resumes its traditional calendar after a few years of pandemic disruption. Source: New York Times