Alarmed by a rapid rise in COVID-19 cases and the increasing prevalence of the omicron variant, New York City officials will distribute one million masks and 500,000 home tests, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday. The mass distributions are part of a broader plan to counter the virus’ spread that also includes making testing more…
More Than 26,000 NYC Workers Didn’t Get Vaccine by Friday Deadline
October 31, 2021
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One in six workers employed by the city of New York declined to get a COVID-19 shot after a Friday deadline to show proof of vaccination, the city said on Oct. 30. The vaccination rate among municipal workers jumped from 76 percent on Thursday to 83 percent on Friday, as thousands of police officers, firefighters,…
More Than 26,000 NYC Workers Didn’t Get Vaccine by Oct. 29 Deadline
October 31, 2021
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One in six workers employed by the city of New York declined to get a COVID-19 vaccine ahead of an Oct. 29 deadline to show proof of vaccination, the city stated on Oct. 30. The vaccination rate among municipal workers jumped to 83 percent on Oct. 29 from 76 percent on Oct. 28, as thousands…
Despite Added Funding, School Counselors in NYC Remain in Short Supply, Officials Say
While additional dollars have been infused into school systems in New York’s most recent statewide budget, the appropriations still are not meeting critical needs for schools in the state’s largest city, officials said at a recent Senate hearing. When former Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed New York’s 2021-22 budget this spring, the spending plan included increased…
Black Lives Matter NYC Leader Promises ‘Uprising’ Against City’s Vaccine Passports
September 24, 2021
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One of the leaders of a Black Lives Matter group in New York City promised an “uprising” against the city’s COVID-19 vaccine passports, decrying the system as racist. According to data provided by New York state, about 85 percent of black residents have not received one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Data provided by New York…
NYC Mayoral Candidate Talks About Economic Plans
NYC Mayoral Democratic Nominee Eric Adams talked about his plan for economic recovery at the annual SALT conference in Javits Center, New York on Sept. 13. “We are dysfunctional as a city in New York and dysfunctional as a country. And we have to stop feeding the crises that we are experiencing and start going to…
Unvaccinated New Yorkers React to Mayor’s Vaccine Passport Mandate
When Juan Guerreros heard about New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s plan to implement a proof-of-vaccination policy for indoor dining, gyms, and entertainment venues, it made him think about relocating because he does not want to get vaccinated. “My plan is to take out my kids and start finding freedom in Florida or Texas and…
NYC Mandates Health Workers to Be Vaccinated or Show COVID-19 Test Weekly
July 23, 2021
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New York City is requiring staff at city-run hospitals and clinics to get tested against COVID-19 on a weekly basis or get vaccinated, a move that prompted rallies by the nation’s largest healthcare union. Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the new policy at a press briefing on Wednesday, explaining the measure will go into effect…
NYC Activates New ‘Safety Action Plan’ as NYPD Continues Search for Times Square Shooter
New York City officials on Monday said detectives are searching for the suspect who has been accused of shooting an innocent bystander who was visiting Times Square with his family over the weekend. NYC Mayor Bill De Blasio addressed the incident at a press briefing on Monday, saying the shooting at the tourist hotspot was “absolutely…
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