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Adi Talwar

A late October Monday Morning in front of Public School 280 in the Bronx.

Nicole Javorsky

Nicole Javorsky is a City Limits staff writer and a corps member with Report for America. She covered environmental issues as a staff writer for The Hill’s online section, Changing America. Before writing about climate change and public health as a ClimateDesk fellow at Mother Jones, Javorsky reported for the environment section of CityLab through The Atlantic’s editorial fellowship program. After growing up in Queens, she stayed in New York City for college. As a student at Barnard, she enjoyed exploring more of her hometown on her own, whether on freelance assignments or walks that spanned hours.

child poverty

Bronx Families Face Greatest Barriers to ‘Well-Being’ Across New York’s Counties, Report Finds

By Nicole Javorsky | January 12, 2021

A new report by Citizens’ Committee for Children of New York, released Monday, analyzed pre-pandemic data to determine where the level of various risks to families’ well-being stood before the COVID-19 crisis.

The Coronavirus Crisis

Confusion Persists Around State’s Vaccine Plans for Incarcerated New Yorkers

By Nicole Javorsky | January 7, 2021

Criminal justice advocates slammed the mix messages for leaving thousands of families “wondering when their loved ones will gain access to vaccines.”

Economía

Análisis: los niños de Nueva York son los más afectados por la pérdida económica de la pandemia

By Nicole Javorsky | December 22, 2020

‘Básicamente, lo que esto nos dice es que las dificultades están muy extendidas en la ciudad de Nueva York, pero son muy sentidas por las personas que menos pueden permitirse perder ingresos.’

COVID-19

When Will New York Vaccinate People in Prisons and Jails?

By Nicole Javorsky | December 22, 2020

While the governor’s draft vaccination plan includes those in congregate settings in its second phase for vaccines, it doesn’t specifically refer to people in jails and prisons. That lack of clarity has drawn the concern of criminal justice advocates.

COVID-19

Climbing Jail Population and Second COVID Wave Renews Push to Release NYers Behind Bars

By Nicole Javorsky | December 16, 2020

The number of people in New York City jails has increased in recent months, reversing progress made earlier in the pandemic to reduce the jail population—and heightening advocates’ concerns about how both the city and state are managing the threat in its correctional facilities.

Economy

NYC Households With Children Hit Hardest by Economic Loss in Pandemic, Analysis Finds

By Nicole Javorsky | December 16, 2020

“Basically what this tells you is hardship is widespread in New York City, but deeply felt by the people that can least afford to lose income,” says Jennifer March, CCC’s executive director.

COVID-19

City Recommends Older and At-Risk New Yorkers Stay Home as COVID-19 Cases Rise

By Nicole Javorsky | December 1, 2020

New York City announced a new advisory for older adults and people with underlying health conditions to limit activities outside their homes, as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations rapidly increase in the city.

coronavirus pandemic

3,311 Cases, 1,929 Classroom Closures: COVID-19 and the Uncertain NYC School Year

By Nicole Javorsky | December 1, 2020

Coronavirus infection rates have remained low in the school system even as cases across the city rise, prompting officials to take a new reopening approach this month. But questions and uncertainty remain.

nyc mayoral race

WATCH: The 2021 Election and Remaking New York

By Nicole Javorsky | November 20, 2020

City Limits hosted a virtual discussion on the challenges and opportunities ahead for the next mayor. Featuring panelists Kyle Bragg of 32 BJ SEIU, New York State Senator Jessica Ramos, Jennifer Jones Austin of advocacy organization FPWA, Sandra Lobo of Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition and Kathryn Wylde of the Partnership of New York.

COVID-19 Testing

La estrategia de contención en la serie de casos de COVID-19 en Nueva York

By Nicole Javorsky | November 11, 2020

Ha pasado casi un mes desde que Nueva York comenzó su ‘Iniciativa de Acción de Grupo’ (“Cluster Action Initiative) para contener la propagación del coronavirus instituyendo restricciones en vecindarios específicos. ¿Mantendrá a raya una segunda ola?.

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