There has been a 16% decrease in routine vaccinations in children as of August 14 compared to the same period in 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine coverage has dropped below 90% for first time in recent history
August 20, 2021 – The Health Department today urged parents and caregivers to make sure their children are up to date on routine vaccinations like MMR and DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis) as well as Hepatitis B, Hib, Polio, PCV, Varicella, Tdap, MenACWY and HPV. As of August 14, the number of routine vaccines administered to […]
By Greg David, THE CITY New York City’s recovery crashed into a pothole in July with a decline in jobs for the first time this year amid more displays of the disproportionate impact of the pandemic recession on Black and Latino workers. Three major data points paint a worrisome picture for the city: New York […]
NEW YORK—Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced the Key to NYC vaccination mandate for indoor dining, entertainment and fitness will starts August 17. Enforcement will begin, with a multi-agency coalition, on September 13. Read the Executive Order here. “New York City has one mission: defeat the delta variant and build a recovery for all of […]
By Rachel Holliday Smith, THE CITY Brooklyn’s Gowanus neighborhood would likely become more diverse and less segregated under a proposal to allow more development in the neighborhood, according to a first-of-its-kind study on the contentious rezoning’s potential racial impact. The analysis of the Gowanus Neighborhood Plan, conducted by a Columbia University professor with City Council […]
By Eileen Grench and Christopher Alvarez, THE CITY Senate Democrats on Monday unveiled a $3.5 trillion-dollar budget reconciliation bill that included a proposed path to citizenship for “qualified immigrants” — and New Yorkers are poised to help lead the fight for passage. The National TPS Alliance came to the city last week to rally the […]
Misinformation and a fear of missing out on work are preventing residents from getting the COVID-19 vaccine in the geographically isolated neighborhood of Far Rockaway, Queens.
By Meisha Porter and Dr. Dave A. Chokshi In early July, we were elated to welcome students to classrooms for Summer Rising, the City’s free summer academic and enrichment program. Children were clearly excited to be back with their teachers and friends, and those feelings have only grown over the past few weeks. In an […]
Missing blankets and sheets. No pillows. Limited food and exercise. That’s what a new father jailed on a parole violation stemming from a shoplifting arrest faced before becoming the first of three men to die at Rikers since April.
By Reuven Blau, THE CITY A detainee was held in “horrible conditions” — no pillows, blankets or regular food — in an intake pen on Rikers Island for several days before his death in April, according to the city’s jail oversight board. Thomas Earl Braunson III, a 35-year-old new father jailed on a parole violation […]
Mayoral candidate Eric Adams thanks 32BJ SEIU union volunteers and essential workers after landing most 1st place votes in Democratic Party primaries at union headquarters. – New York, NY – Jun 25, 2021 (Shutterstock) By Carl Campanile and Bruce Golding, NY Post Democratic mayoral candidate Eric Adams declared his opposition to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s socialist […]
Beginning September 13th, City will require proof of vaccination or weekly COVID-19 tests for all city workers. City also makes official call to private sector to enact vaccine and test mandates at all offices, workplaces, and facilities.
NEW YORK—Mayor Bill de Blasio, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Commissioner (DOHMH) Dr. Dave A. Chokshi and NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H) President and CEO Dr. Mitchell Katz today announced a new health care mandate requiring all city workers to provide one-time proof of vaccination or weekly COVID-19 tests beginning September 13th. In […]
NYPD responds to a student stabbing at the Corona Civic Leadership Academy high school. Sergeant in the School Safety Division with responding officer. – Elmhurst, NY / United States – November 8 2018 (Shutterstock) By Jen Chung, Gothamist The Manhattan District Attorney’s office has charged an NYPD sergeant with assault and attempted assault during two […]
