The High Cost of Panic-Moving
Fleeing a big city because of the pandemic is a bigger gamble than it might seem.
Fear of Public Transit Got Ahead of the Evidence
COMMENTARY | Many have blamed subways and buses for coronavirus outbreaks, but a growing body of research suggests otherwise.
Hundreds of New York City Staffers Write to Mayor Demanding Police Reform and Budget Cuts
New York City municipal employees condemned Mayor Bill de Blasio’s response to recent protests and demanded changes to the city’s police department.
Did Curfews Work? Cities Begin to Roll Back Restrictions
Police say curfews helped quell violence as they begin to lift restrictions, but civil liberties advocates say that they are actually used to stop peaceful protests.
City Provides Grants to Help Domestic Violence Survivors Move
The pilot program, a collaboration between the New York City mayor's office and a nonprofit service provider, will help survivors with housing and other emergency needs.
New York City Begins Methadone Delivery Service for People with Addictions
The city's health department will make the delivery option available to some patients, such as older people or those with health conditions like diabetes who are particularly vulnerable to developing serious cases of Covid-19.
Weddings Move Online in the Age of Coronavirus
Cities and states across the country are allowing couples to obtain marriage licenses online and, in some places, get married via video conference.
In an Attempt to Help Struggling Restaurants, Cities Regulate Food Delivery Apps
Several cities have set caps on the commission a food delivery app can take from a restaurant in recent weeks, a measure officials say will relieve some of the burden on struggling local businesses.
Public Transit Systems Adapt to Plummeting Ridership
Cities are struggling with concerns about safety and low ridership. In some places, officials are taking advantage of the situation to finish long awaited transportation projects.
New York City Set Up a Tip Line For People to Report on Their Neighbors. It Did Not Go Well.
The city encouraged residents to report people who aren't following social distancing protocols. They’ve also been flooded with memes, inappropriate photos, and thousands of false tips.
Supreme Court Dismisses First Major Gun Case in a Decade
But at least four conservative justices made clear they would like to see the court take up another gun rights case soon.
Conspiracy Theories Abound About the Coronavirus. How Officials Can Deal with Them.
During the protracted coronavirus crisis, conspiracy theories can develop staying power. Experts say clear communication is crucial to dispelling disinformation and combatting conspiracies.
With Anti-Asian Harassment on the Rise, New York City Forms Covid-19 Response Team
The city’s commission on human rights has received 248 reports of harassment and discrimination, with 105 incidents targeting Asian Americans.
Concerts and Sporting Events Could Be Canceled Until 2021, Mayors Say
Fearing a resurgence of the novel coronavirus, a handful of mayors said they would consider banning mass gatherings until next year.
How New York City’s Emergency Ventilator Stockpile Ended Up on the Auction Block
A 2006 pandemic plan warned that New York City could be short as many as 9,500 ventilators. But the city only acquired a few hundred, which were ultimately scrapped because it couldn’t afford to maintain them.
Study: Air Pollution Increases Risk of Death from Coronavirus
The study by researchers at Harvard University's public health school is the first nationwide research to find a link between high rates of air pollution and higher rates of death from the novel coronavirus.
The Emerging Appeal of Banning Most Cars on Some Streets
New York and San Francisco have imposed strict limits on vehicles in certain corridors. Will car-free zones catch on elsewhere?
New York City Reckless Drivers Could Face Mandatory Safe Driving Class
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Wisconsin working on tax breaks for struggling dairy farmers … Maryland comptroller bans disposable, flavored e-cigarettes ... Washington county sued over deportation flights.
American Housing Is Insane
COMMENTARY | Approximately half of the Manhattan luxury-condo units that have come onto the market in the past five years are still unsold.
What School Could Be If It Were Designed for Kids With Autism
Tracy Murray’s kindergarten classroom in New York City has a unique approach to supporting students on the spectrum.
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