New York, New Jersey and Connecticut will reopen in two weeks, and some residents are exhilarated, while others are dubious. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Quarantine (Life and Culture)”
New York Region to Accelerate Reopening, Raising Hopes and Anxiety
By Gotham Rex on May 3, 2021
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are pushing ahead with May 19 reopening plans, and the subway will return to 24-hour service. Source: New York Times
‘We’re Suffering’: How Remote Work Is Killing Manhattan’s Storefronts
By Gotham Rex on May 2, 2021
Landlords cut small retailers a break on rent during the pandemic, but stores are still struggling because too few office workers and tourists have returned. Source: New York Times
Should You Renovate the Kitchen Before You Sell?
By Gotham Rex on May 1, 2021
One outdated room can stand out and hurt a sale. But before you do any last-minute work, set a budget and make sure you finish what you start. Source: New York Times
De Blasio Promises a Summer to Remember in NY. Can He Deliver?
By Gotham Rex on April 29, 2021
A pledge from Mayor Bill de Blasio that New York City would fully reopen on July 1 brought hope. But his vision of a city reborn faces significant obstacles. Source: New York Times
Warren, N.J.: A ‘More Interesting Option’ for Telecommuters
By Gotham Rex on April 28, 2021
As new residents are discovering, this Somerset County township offers those working remotely natural beauty and ‘more bang for the buck.’ Source: New York Times
Frigid Waters: A Fleeting Balm for a Mother’s Unspeakable Grief
By Gotham Rex on April 24, 2021
To shake up the tedium of quarantine, I started doing polar plunges with Stephanie Reece, who was driven by something else entirely. Source: New York Times
Selling Your Home in a Seller’s Market
By Gotham Rex on April 23, 2021
Sorting through multiple bids can be harder than it seems. Choosing the highest offer isn’t always the smart way to go. Source: New York Times
Fending Off the Package Pirates
By Gotham Rex on April 20, 2021
Are you tired of deliveries being stolen before you have the chance to retrieve them? Outdoor package bins offer a solution. Source: New York Times
17 Restaurants Where New Yorkers Can Make Up for Lost Time
By Gotham Rex on April 20, 2021
Spring blossoms and vaccinations are bringing the city out of hibernation. Pete Wells shares his favorite places that opened while many of us were staying home. Source: New York Times
How George Hahn, Urban Raconteur, Spends His Sundays
By Gotham Rex on April 16, 2021
He is devoted to his dogs, his tiny apartment and most of all these days, his city. Source: New York Times
Why Did Rich People Leave New York City During the Pandemic?
By Gotham Rex on April 15, 2021
Sure, the tax revenue is nice. But …. Source: New York Times
A New York Intellectual Bastion Finds a New Home
By Gotham Rex on April 15, 2021
The New York Institute for the Humanities, founded in 1977 as a venue for cross-disciplinary conversation, is moving to the New York Public Library. Source: New York Times
For New York City Rich Who Fled, a Bronx Cheer
By Gotham Rex on April 15, 2021
Sure, the tax revenue is nice. But …. Source: New York Times
A Long-Awaited Return to Eating at Beloved New York Restaurants
By Gotham Rex on April 14, 2021
As the city’s sense of optimism grows, one author stops by her favorite Manhattan institutions, and orders a dish or two at each. Source: New York Times