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coronavirus pandemic

The Coronavirus Crisis

Opinion: As COVID Mandates Lift, We Must Do More to Support Caregivers of Kids With Special Health Needs

By Christina Salley | April 25, 2022

“We have all been on our path to accepting COVID-19 as a part of our lives, but let’s not forget that the stakes are higher for some.”

Economy

Opinion: Revitalizing Bronx Restaurants is Key to NYC’s Pandemic Recovery

By Nathalia Fernández | March 23, 2022

“The recovery of New York City as a whole is only possible when it is inclusive of all neighborhoods, including ones like mine in The Bronx that suffered some of the worst effects of the pandemic.”

coronavirus pandemic

Boosting New York City’s Booster Rate

By Jeanmarie Evelly | March 16, 2022

One lawmaker and local health experts are calling for the city to automatically schedule vaccination appointments for New Yorkers who’ve been fully inoculated against COVID-19, but have yet to get a booster shot. Only 36 percent of city residents have gotten the additional dose of the vaccine so far.

Government

NY’s ‘Excluded Workers’ Push State for Protections Beyond Pandemic Aid

By Jeanmarie Evelly | January 20, 2022

A coalition of groups representing undocumented immigrant workers, cash earners and others excluded from traditional worker benefits are campaigning for a stronger social safety net for these employees, who they say were essential to keeping New York running throughout the pandemic.

Age Justice

After Pandemic Reopening, NYC Senior Centers Adjust to New Normal

By Olivia Bensimon | November 11, 2021

The reopening of the city’s senior centers this summer brought great joy and relief for many. But capacity restrictions remain in place, and staffers who work with older adults say they’re concerned about the ongoing impact the prolonged isolation may have had on members.

The Coronavirus Crisis

Long Wait For Some Applicants to New York’s Excluded Workers Fund

By Daniel Parra | November 10, 2021

While the Excluded Workers Fund is designed to distribute aid on a first-come, first-served basis, this does not necessarily mean that those who applied first received the funds first, so some are still in limbo.

Opinion

Opinion: As NYC Officials Weigh Outdoor Dining Rules, Listen to Restaurants

By Charlotta Janssen | October 6, 2021

‘Restaurants are a critical part of the economy, employing 10 percent of New Yorkers. We saw during the pandemic how important they are to communities. Outdoor spaces, heated and cooled, were gathering spaces through the year for weary New Yorkers.’

coronavirus pandemic

A Year and a Half Into Pandemic, NYC’s Mutual Aid Movement at a Turning Point

By Arden Sklar | September 24, 2021

The mutual aid movement continues, but groups are increasingly seeking new ways to ensure their long-term sustainability.

Opinion

Opinion: The Mayor Says NYC Will Fully Reopen July 1. But What About Vaccine Hesitancy?

By Cody Lyon | April 29, 2021

‘I’m beyond thrilled some inkling of normalcy may return to this gorgeous mosaic of a city by summer. But city and state officials are going to have to step up their game on how to best address vaccine coronavirus hesitancy or otherwise, we may be setting ourselves up for problems down the road.’

Economy

One More Casualty of COVID-19: The Death of El Cocotero

By Daniel Parra | March 25, 2021

An estimated 5,000 restaurants across the city were predicted to shutter by February 2021 due to the pandemic. While there’s no officially tally, the loss of Latino-led businesses in New York was already a worrisome trend prior to the crisis.

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