COVID-19 Archives - Page 22 of 43

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Mar 2021

Recorte presupuestal en Nueva York afectaría esfuerzos de centros de salud comunitarios para vacunar contra COVID-19

Si no existieran barreras para acceder a la vacuna, entonces no habría necesidad de ser creativos para que personas de color, indígenas, afroamericanos o comunidades vulnerables accedan a la vacuna,…

ByDaniel Parra 0Comments

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Mar 2021

Opinion

Opinion: For the NY State Budget We Need, Tax the Ultrawealthy

‘It is time for New York to act like the economic powerhouse that it is. Right here and right now, we can generate the recurring revenue we need to create…

ByJohn Liu and Michaelle Solages 0Comments

11

Mar 2021

Nursing Home Expert Says Commission Should Probe NY’s COVID-19 Response

The Empire Center’s Bill Hammond told the Max & Murphy Show that the controversy over death data and nursing-home policy reflects deeper questions about decisions made in the disaster’s early…

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Mar 2021

Education Health Opinion

Opinion: NYC Schools Can Help Close the COVID Achievement Gap With Tutoring

‘Essential government-funded youth programs could be repurposed to transform the current potpourri of citywide services into a comprehensive public-private partnership focused on creating a rigorous academic tutoring system, with education…

ByRobert Cordero 1Comment

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Mar 2021

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness

The Waiting Game for Pandemic Rent Relief in New York

State lawmakers are taking a third pass at amending the rent relief program to reach more people, but some housing advocates – who are calling for the cancellation of rent–…

BySadef Ali Kully 9Comments

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Mar 2021

Uncategorized

The Check In: NY’s Farmworkers in Vaccine Limbo

In this week’s episode of The Check In, Spanish-language reporter Daniel Parra discusses the frustration New York’s farmworkers feel about being treated like “third-class essential workers” when it comes to…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

02

Mar 2021

Opinion

Opinion: NY’s Vaccine Plan Must Include Education, Similar to Census Outreach

‘When vulnerable populations were reluctant to participate in the census, the city and state spent tens of millions of dollars on public outreach and education. They should use the same…

ByDavon Russell and Dr. Susana Morales 1Comment

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Mar 2021

Government Opinion

Opinion: Pass the NY Hero Act to Protect Essential Workers Like Me

‘Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve been called heroes but not treated like them. Due to unsafe working conditions at my job, I have tested positive for COVID-19 not once, but…

ByEvelyn Brown 2Comments

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Mar 2021

Uncategorized

Workers at Pantries & Soup Kitchens Pressed Cuomo for Vaccine Access

As grocery workers and restaurant staff got the shot, nonprofit food providers wondered when their workers will get protected. The answer came on March 1: soon.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Feb 2021

Justice Opinion

Opinion: Racism Toward Asian Americans Must Stop. New York is Better Than This.

‘As the world’s melting pot, New York City must be welcoming to people from every corner of the Earth. Our city’s diversity, including our 1.2 million Asian neighbors, is what…

ByKevin Parker 0Comments

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