Tag: New York City

Floyd Mayweather Announces Support of NBA’s Kyrie Irving Amid Vaccine Controversy

Boxing champion Floyd Mayweather shared his public support of Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving over the player’s refusal to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Mayweather posted on Instagram Monday to state his backing of the NBA all-star in both a lengthy post and corresponding video. “To my understanding, America gave us the choice to take the…


New York City Employees Protest Vaccine Mandate As Deadline Looms

New York City municipal workers protested in the thousands on Monday against a looming vaccine mandate as the deadline looms for about 160,500 city employees, including for first responders, to get a first dose of the COVID-19 jab. The expanded mandate means a total of more than 300,000 city employees will be hit with vaccine mandates…


NYPD’s Largest Police Union Sues Mayor Over COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

The largest New York City Police Department union on Monday filed a lawsuit to block a citywide COVID-19 vaccine mandate that’s slated to go into effect by the end of this month. The Police Benevolent Association union sued over Mayor Bill de Blasio’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate, which goes into effect for all police officers and other city…


Demonstrators Supporting Nets’ Kyrie Irving’s Vaccine Refusal Gather at NYC’s Barclays Center

New York City’s Barclays Center was swarmed on Sunday by demonstrators supporting Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving’s decision not to get vaccinated against COVID-19, shortly before the team’s home opener. Chanting “Let Kyrie play!” and “Stand With Kyrie,” crowds gathered at the center in protest of the NBA team’s decision to ban Irving from playing…


Wall Street Profits Soar Despite Accelerated Job Losses During Pandemic

While Wall Street profits hit near-record highs in the first half of 2021, New York City’s securities companies continue losing jobs at an accelerated pace according to a report released on Thursday. Wall Street profits surged in the first half of 2021 to $31 billion in pre-tax earnings beating an already outsized first half of…


Empty NYC Offices Somewhat Filling Up

Manhattan offices emptied through the COVID-19 pandemic are coming back to life though they still have ways to go before getting to their pre-pandemic bustle. More than 2.4 million square feet of Manhattan office space was leased in August, the most since January 2020. Asking rent price, at nearly $73 per square foot was about…


NTD Business Full Broadcast (Oct. 20)

General Electric requiring all of its U-S workers to get vaccinated, or seek exemptions. It says it’s to follow President Biden’s order. Netflix beating expectations on earnings and new subscribers. Why does the company’s founder say they’re in unchartered territory? And overdraft fees hit a record high, but the good news is there are more…


NYC Expands Vaccine Mandate to All Public Workers

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Wednesday that the city is expanding its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all city workers. Health Commissioner Dr. Dave Chokshi plans to sign a Commissioner’s Order Wednesday to make the mandate official for the city’s approximately 160,500 City workers. De Blasio shared the details concerning the new vaccine…


NYC Expands Vaccine Mandate to All Public Workers, Ends Testing Option

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Wednesday that the city is expanding its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all city workers. Health Commissioner Dr. Dave Chokshi plans to sign a Commissioner’s Order Wednesday to make the mandate official for the city’s approximately 160,500 City workers. De Blasio shared the details concerning the new vaccine…


New York City to Remove Thomas Jefferson Statue From City Hall

New York City officials on Monday voted to remove a statue of former President Thomas Jefferson from City Hall, continuing a nationwide campaign against some historical figures over their connection to the slave trade. The city’s Public Design Commission unanimously voted to remove the seven-foot-tall statue, with plans to move it to the New York Historical…