NYC Principals Union Votes 'No Confidence' In Mayor And Schools Chancellor
The union asked state authorities to intervene in New York City schools, just days before schools are set to open for in-person instruction.
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Under Pandemic Stressors, NYC Special Ed Teams Vow To 'Put The Children First'
Emma Pelosi and Debra Fisher, who work with children with special needs at separate New York public schools, find support from each other through the challenges of getting kids back to school.
Family Ordeal Catapults A Young Filipina To The U.S. — And The Pandemic Front Lines
Quimberly 'Kym' Villamer, a nurse at a hospital in New York City, shares what it was like to grow up in the Philippines while her parents worked in the U.S.
New York City Public Transit Riders Who Don't Mask Up Will Face Fines Starting Monday
Riders are already required to wear face coverings on subways, buses and railroads. Officials hope the new penalty will improve compliance and bring hesitant would-be passengers back on board.
New York City To Resume Indoor Dining, With Restrictions, Later This Month
After being delayed in July, reopening is set for Sept. 30, with capacity of only 25%. Patrons must wear masks except while seated and provide information for contact tracing.
Opinion: Two Different News Stories, One Message Of Hope
NPR's Scott Simon recounts how two seemingly different news stories share a common theme of hope.
With Fans Forbidden Due To COVID-19, A Noticeably Quiet U.S. Open Kicks Off In Queens
Tennis players are navigating the eerie stillness of a Grand Slam event known for its lively crowds. Last year's U.S. Open set an attendance record, drawing more than 737,800 fans over two weeks.
'Do I Really Need This Much Office Space?' Pandemic Emptied Buildings, But How Long?
As commercial real estate continues to lie vacant around the U.S., it may contribute to a vicious economic cycle that reshapes New York and other cities.
NYC Teachers Union 'Prepared To Strike' If Safety Demands Are Not Met
The president of the city's United Federation of Teachers called for testing every student and staff member before the start of school, set for Sept. 10.
New York City's Museums To Reopen As State's COVID-19 Numbers Continue To Tick Down
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Friday that the city's cultural institutions will be able to reopen later this month. Less than 1% of COVID-19 tests in the state have been coming back positive.