covid-19 pandemic Archives

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Queens Borough President Donovan Richards is calling for the city to streamline its pandemic response into one new office that would report to the mayor, and address things like long…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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Jan 2022

As NY’s Eviction Moratorium Nears its End, Will Albany Pass ‘Good Cause’ Bill?

Hundreds of thousands of households across the state already owe back rent as a result of the pandemic, and face eviction when protections expire on Jan. 15. The Good Cause…

ByDavid Brand

ByDaniel Parra 71Comments

28

Dec 2021

Government Health News

Long Waits for NYC’s COVID-19 Isolation Hotel Rooms, As Omicron Cases Spike

Those who’ve tried to use the service in recent weeks say there haven’t been enough hotel rooms to meet demand. They report delays in obtaining a room, sometimes three days…

ByMary Steffenhagen 0Comments

15

Sep 2021

Economy Government Health

Older Adults in the U.S. Suffering Greater COVID Hardships Than Other Wealthy Nations, Report Says

A Commonwealth Fund survey of 18,000 older residents across 10 different countries found that American seniors were more likely to have depleted their savings, lost income and gone without vital…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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Jul 2021

Uncategorized

Judge Halts Homeless Hotel Transfers Until City Accommodates Residents With Disabilities

The city must provide written notice to shelter residents at least a week before scheduled moves out of hotels, and ensure those with disabilities are informed of the right to…

ByDavid Brand 0Comments

15

Apr 2021

Podcasts

Teachers’ Union Head: ‘We Want Your Kids Back’

United Federation of Teachers President Michael Mulgrew tells the Max & Murphy Show that parents need to be convinced that schools are safe, even as youth cases climb.

ByJarrett Murphy 2Comments

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Feb 2021

Government Health Opinion

Opinion: Proposed State Budget Cuts Would Dismantle Care for New Yorkers with Disabilities

Care Coordinated Organization/Health Homes (CCO/HH’s), which provide critical and essential services to people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, are facing a nearly 40 percent cut in the state’s executive budget.

ByRachelle Kivanoski 4Comments

Should NYC Have a Dedicated ‘COVID Recovery’ Office?

As NY’s Eviction Moratorium Nears its End, Will Albany Pass ‘Good Cause’ Bill?

Long Waits for NYC’s COVID-19 Isolation Hotel Rooms, As Omicron Cases Spike

Older Adults in the U.S. Suffering Greater COVID Hardships Than Other Wealthy Nations, Report Says

Judge Halts Homeless Hotel Transfers Until City Accommodates Residents With Disabilities

Teachers’ Union Head: ‘We Want Your Kids Back’

Opinion: Proposed State Budget Cuts Would Dismantle Care for New Yorkers with Disabilities

Newsletter

Should NYC Have a Dedicated ‘COVID Recovery’ Office?

As NY’s Eviction Moratorium Nears its End, Will Albany Pass ‘Good Cause’ Bill?

Long Waits for NYC’s COVID-19 Isolation Hotel Rooms, As Omicron Cases Spike

Older Adults in the U.S. Suffering Greater COVID Hardships Than Other Wealthy Nations, Report Says

Judge Halts Homeless Hotel Transfers Until City Accommodates Residents With Disabilities

Teachers’ Union Head: ‘We Want Your Kids Back’

Opinion: Proposed State Budget Cuts Would Dismantle Care for New Yorkers with Disabilities

Newsletter

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