Biden Plan Offers ‘Hope’ for City’s Sluggish Vaccine Rollout, Mayor Says
Mayor de Blasio is asking the federal government to allocate more doses for the city, to account for those who work and get vaccinated in New York but don’t reside here. He also wants permission for the city to tap into its reserve of second doses while it awaits more vaccine supply.
Advocates, Lawmakers Hope to Pass Racial Impact Rezoning Legislation This Spring
‘The way in which land is rezoned in this city has subsequently made it difficult for many New Yorkers to find a home, let alone stay in their homes,’ Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, who co-sponsored the bill, said at a hearing last week. Advocates expect the legislation to come before a full City Council vote by April of this year.
In this week’s episode of The Check In – City Limits’ weekly newsroom podcast – Managing Editor Jeanmarie Evelly talks with COVID-19 reporter Nicole Javorsky about the latest with New York’s vaccination program, how it could be impacted by President Joe Biden’s plan and the logistical challenges to reaching all of the city’s older residents who are currently eligible.
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Opinion: NYC Subways Urgently Need More Cops ‘The math is simple. In a time when less people are riding the subway due to the COVID-19 pandemic, crime is more likely to occur due to the lack of potential eyewitnesses and brave New Yorkers present as psychological and physical deterrents.’
