Tag Archives: NYC

From the New York Daily News editorial board: Andrew Yang may be a quick study, but all the cramming he’s done since jumping into the mayor’s race can’t make up for years of inattention to New York politics and policies, best evidenced by the fact that he has never bothered to vote in a local election. The mayoralty is not …

The Associated Press reports: The two Bureau of Prisons workers tasked with guarding Jeffrey Epstein the night he killed himself in a New York jail have admitted they falsified records, but they will skirt any time behind bars under a deal with federal prosecutors, authorities said Friday. The prison workers, Tova Noel and Michael Thomas, were accused of sleeping and …

The New York Post reports: Republican mayoral hopeful Curtis Sliwa held a mask-burning event in Manhattan Thursday to celebrate newly loosened face-mask restrictions in the Empire State. “It feels great,” said Curtis Sliwa, the Guardian Angels founder, as he worked to torch a few disposable masks on a rod outside Empire Steakhouse in Midtown. Sliwa had promised an inferno where …

Gothamist reports: In late March of last year, as the pandemic was raging in New York City, Karen Ramirez, a 39-year-old police officer, began wearing a mask to work at the NYPD’s headquarters. The professional consequences, she alleges, were swift. Police leaders — including three sergeants and a lieutenant — “made fun of and retaliated against” her over the health …

Gothamist reports: Citing early success with COVID-19 vaccine pop-up sites at subway and train stations around the city, the state announced three new hubs would open on Tuesday. Four of the initial eight locations in the pilot program would also continue to deliver shots. Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the extension after 5,701 people got the Johnson & Johnson vaccine during …

ESPN reports: The New York Road Runners announced Monday that the 50th running of the New York City Marathon will be held on Nov. 7. NYRR says a modified field of 33,000 runners. NYRR’s guidelines for the marathon will include social distancing, elimination of touchpoints, enhanced health and safety protocols, and testing and tracing. Runners should be prepared to provide …

Yesterday NYC Pride announced that police groups are banned from participating in parades and festivals through 2025. From the Gay Officers Action League: The Gay Officers Action League (“GOAL”) is disheartened by the decision to ban our group from participating in New York City Pride. Heritage of Pride (NYC Pride) has long been a valued partner of our organization and …

Gothamist reports: When New Yorkers think about getting medical care, the not-exactly-sterile subway system likely isn’t the first place that comes to mind. But the Metropolitan Transit Authority’s experiment with inoculating people against COVID-19 at subway, LIRR and Metro-North stations showed solid numbers on opening day. The pilot program vaccinated 1,112 people on Wednesday, according to MTA spokesperson Abbey Collins. …

The New York Daily News reports: A popular YouTuber accused of live-streaming a bomb threat in Manhattan is out on bail to get psychiatric treatment, a federal judge ruled. Malik Sanchez, who uses the online moniker “Smooth Sanchez,” was released from the Essex County jail in New Jersey. Sanchez, 19 was locked up after arrest on April 14 for proclaiming …

The New York Daily News reports: Ex-cop Robert Smith was busted Tuesday along with current NYPD officers Robert Hassett and Heather Busch on charges of collecting thousands of dollars in crooked payoffs for steering cars damaged in wrecks to a specific tow-truck business. But the allegedly corrupt Smith, in shocking Brooklyn Federal Court documents, was outed as a racist who …

The New York Post reports: Macy’s advanced its plan to build a giant office tower atop its Herald Square flagship store on Monday, announcing that it would spend $235 million to upgrade transit infrastructure at the site and to create other public amenities. Macy’s, Inc., CEO Jeff Gennette said, “We are doubling down on our commitment to New York by …

Gothamist reports: New York City straphangers will soon be able to receive a coronavirus vaccine while waiting for their subway or commuter train, as part of a new state-run pilot that will bring temporary inoculation sites to some of the city’s busiest transit hubs. Between May 12th and May 16th, a total of eight new pop-up sites will offer the …

The New York Times reports: Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo says that most pandemic capacity restrictions will ease in two weeks. But Broadway, a beacon for tourists and an engine for the economy, is not quite ready to turn on the stage lights. But there are signs of life: Mr. Cuomo said Wednesday that Broadway shows would start selling tickets Thursday …

The New York Times reports: New York City’s subway will return to 24-hour service on May 17 more than a year after closing overnight during the pandemic, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said Monday. The restoration of subway hours are the latest sign of New York’s recovery as more people have gotten vaccinated and city life has slowly begun to pick …

NBC New York reports: New York City’s road to recovery takes another significant milestone step on Monday when an estimated 80,000 municipal workers are scheduled to return to their offices for the first time in over a year after the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered most buildings last March. Mayor Bill de Blasio had announced the May 3 return of thousands of …

NY 1 reports: As the city begins to reopen, Senator Chuck Schumer is calling on the MTA to resume its 24-7 subway service immediately. “People work at 2, 3, and 4 in the morning, but subways aren’t working at this point, at 2, 3, 4 in the morning,” Schumer said at a Sunday briefing. “Restaurants and bar restrictions are being …

Gothamist reports: Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Friday that indoor dining would be expanded to 75% capacity in New York City, bringing the city in line with the rest of the state, starting May 7th. In addition, hair salons, barber shops and other personal care services will also expand to 75% capacity beginning May 7th. And NYC gyms and fitness …

The Associated Press reports: Indian Point will permanently stop producing nuclear power Friday, capping a decades-long battle over a key source of electricity in the heart of New York City’s suburbs that opponents have called a threat to millions living in the densely packed region. The retirement of the Indian Point Energy Center along the Hudson River could increase New …

Axios reports: Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on MSNBC Thursday that New York City plans to “fully reopen” on July 1, with no restrictions on restaurants, retail, or any other business. Why it matters: It will be a major milestone for America’s most populous city, which was once the global epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic. What they’re saying: While cautioning …

Gothamist reports: A woman who worked as an unpaid intern for Scott Stringer two decades ago plans to publicly accuse the city comptroller and mayoral candidate of sexual abuse and harassment, including repeated acts of unwanted kissing and touching, according to a statement provided by her attorney. The woman, Jean Kim, who has worked in city politics as a lobbyist, …