The move allows reopening of schools and nonessential business in the zones, but tough restrictions in other parts of the city remain. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Shutdowns (Institutional)”
Is a Second Wave Starting? New Yorkers Are Steeling Themselves
By Gotham Rex on October 21, 2020
As the number of virus cases rises, anxious residents are taking precautions and making sure they are prepared this time. Source: New York Times
Line Holders Are Paid to Wait All Night Outside Motor Vehicle Offices
By Gotham Rex on October 20, 2020
A huge backlog at the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission has spawned a new gig worker. Source: New York Times
Line Holders Are Paid to Wait All Night Outside a Motor Vehicle Office
By Gotham Rex on October 20, 2020
A huge backlog at the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission has spawned a new gig worker. Source: New York Times
A Viral Theory Cited by Health Officials Draws Fire From Scientists
By Gotham Rex on October 19, 2020
A manifesto urging reliance on “herd immunity” without lockdowns was warmly received by administration officials. But the strategy cannot stem the pandemic, many experts say. Source: New York Times
In NYC Schools, Only 18 Positive Coronavirus Tests Out of 10,676
By Gotham Rex on October 19, 2020
The absence of outbreaks, if it holds, suggests that the city’s efforts to return children to classrooms could serve as an influential model for the nation. Source: New York Times
Cuomo’s Virus Crackdown Angers Catholics, Who Say They’re Singled Out
By Gotham Rex on October 19, 2020
Church leaders, who have clashed with the governor before, said that Catholics have followed mask and social-distancing rules. Source: New York Times
They Loved N.Y.C. but Lived in Jersey. The Pandemic Changed That.
By Gotham Rex on October 16, 2020
Hoboken and Jersey City, often nicknamed the “sixth boroughs” of New York City, have their residents back full time. Source: New York Times
What Happens When a Virus Crackdown Cuts Right Through a Neighborhood
By Gotham Rex on October 16, 2020
New York is trying something novel for an American city in the pandemic: allowing reopenings in some areas while shutting down businesses and schools that are just blocks away. Source: New York Times
How Windows Have Caused Anxiety at Hunter College Schools During Pandemic
By Gotham Rex on October 15, 2020
The building that is home to Manhattan’s Hunter College High temporarily closed after three students tested positive for the virus. Source: New York Times
Inspired by Trump, Hasidic Backlash Grows Over Virus Rules
By Gotham Rex on October 15, 2020
Orthodox Jewish leaders have seen a growing, raucous faction of young men in the community, tired of pandemic guidelines and resentful of the secular authorities. Source: New York Times
How a Feud Between Cuomo and de Blasio Led to a Chaotic Virus Crackdown
By Gotham Rex on October 12, 2020
The mayor pushed out a plan, only to have the governor override him, causing unnecessary confusion for thousands of business owners and school parents. Source: New York Times
How to Support Independent Restaurants
By Gotham Rex on October 10, 2020
As the weather gets colder in many places, mom-and-pop establishments are under even more strain. You can take some simple steps to help them survive. Source: New York Times
15% of Virus Tests Are Positive, and Few Wear Masks in One Orthodox Suburb
By Gotham Rex on October 9, 2020
Several towns with large ultra-Orthodox Jewish populations are seeing coronavirus case rates that are among the highest in New York. Source: New York Times
Broadway Will Remain Closed at Least Through May
By Gotham Rex on October 9, 2020
“The Music Man” and other shows will have to plan new opening dates, as a new reality sets in: Many theaters are likely to stay shut through next fall. Source: New York Times