NYC Becomes Largest U.S. City To Require Proof Of Vaccination For Indoor Activities
Mayor Bill de Blasio said the new policy will take effect starting Sept. 13 and will apply to indoor dining, gyms and entertainment venues.
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New Vaccine Mandates Are Coming For Government Employees And Health Care Workers
In quick succession, New York City, California and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced new, more stringent policies, and possible penalties, to push vaccination among their employees.
The 'Human Error' That's Snarling The New York City Mayor's Race
City officials admitted they failed to remove 135,000 test ballots from the election management system before starting to count the real votes from Election Day and early voting, skewing the results.
In New York City, A Juneteenth Event Examines The Meaning Of Freedom
Lincoln Center observes Juneteenth, now a federal holiday, with "I Dream a Dream That Dreams Back at Me," an ambulatory experience conceived by Carl Hancock Rux.
New York City Has Been Slow To Vaccinate Homebound Elderly, Causing More Sickness
Despite being hit hard early in the pandemic, New York City lags behind in vaccinating people 65 and older, and its efforts to reach the homebound and disabled have been disorganized.
NYC Schools Chancellor Says Her Message To Parents Is Simple: Schools Are Safe
The largest U.S. school district will reopen this fall with no option for virtual classes. Chancellor Meisha Porter says 70,000 employees have already been vaccinated, "and we need our children back."
In Coney Island, The Wonder Wheel Spins Again
After a year of being shut down due to the pandemic, Coney Island's amusement parks have reopened — at a third of their normal capacity. But business owners are glad to see the parks come alive again.
Attack On Asian Woman In Manhattan, As Bystanders Watched, To Be Probed As Hate Crime
Video of the assault, as well as the seeming inaction of apartment staff standing nearby, has drawn fury in and beyond New York. State and city authorities are investigating the attack.
Manhattan DA Cyrus Vance Jr., Who Is Investigating Trump, Won't Seek Reelection
Last month, Vance's office received the former president's tax returns after a years-long battle, after the Supreme Court paved the way for a New York grand jury to obtain and review the documents.
New York Restaurants Hope To Avoid Heartbreak On Valentine's Weekend
Now that they can reopen for limited indoor seating, restaurants in New York City are hoping customers show up for what's normally a busy holiday.