Category: New York City

26 Dead as Footage Shows Significant Flooding in New York and New Jersey

September 2, 2021
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Torrential rain spawned significant flooding across northern New Jersey, New York, Philadelphia, and other areas on Sept. 1, as the remnants of Hurricane Ida passed over the region. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio declared an emergency for the city, while officials said on Sept. 2 that at least 22 people had died in…

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‘Unprecedented’ Power Outage Crippled Half Of NYC Subway Sunday Night

August 30, 2021
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A momentary power surge disrupted half of the New York City subway system for several hours and stranded hundreds of passengers, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said on Monday. The unprecedented breakdown affected more than 80 trains on the subway system’s numbered lines, plus the L train, from shortly after 9 p.m. Sunday to about…

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Top NYPD Police Union Promises Legal Action If City Imposes COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

August 26, 2021
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The largest police union in New York City is planning to file a lawsuit if the city tries forcing police officers to get a COVID-19 vaccine. “If the City attempts to impose a vaccine mandate on PBA members, we will take legal action to defend our members’ right to make such personal medical decisions,” Police…

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Top NYPD Union Promises Legal Action If City Imposes COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

August 26, 2021
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The largest police union in New York City is planning to file a lawsuit if the city tries forcing police officers to get a COVID-19 vaccine. “If the City attempts to impose a vaccine mandate on PBA members, we will take legal action to defend our members’ right to make such personal medical decisions,” Police…

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New Jersey, NYC to Require COVID-19 Jab for Teachers, State Workers

August 23, 2021
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New Jersey’s governor and the New York City mayor announced on Monday that they will be requiring all school employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine following the FDA’s approval of the drug. New Jersey will allow those who do not want to take the vaccine the option of COVID-19 testing as an alternative. New Jersey…

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Warnings on Vaccines Being Ignored Under US Mandates—Interview With Rex Lee

August 23, 2021
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In New York City and San Francisco, the local governments are putting in place vaccine passport systems, which restrict people who don’t have proof of vaccination against COVID-19 from businesses such as restaurants and gyms. This is raising some concerns, however, when it comes to legal protections and existing health concerns that vaccine companies warn of in…

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San Francisco’s COVID-19 Vaccine Passport Mandate Begins for Restaurants, Gyms

August 20, 2021
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San Francisco’s vaccine mandate requiring bars, restaurants, and gyms to check customers’ vaccination status went into effect starting on Friday, Aug. 20. The vaccine checks in San Francisco started Friday in certain businesses, according to some business owners. “There’s definitely some anxiety around how it’s all going to work,” said Pete Sittnick, a managing partner…

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New Jersey Congressmen Push Legislation to Bar New York City Congestion Taxes

August 18, 2021
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Proposed federal legislation would bar congestion taxes on New Jersey residents driving into Manhattan’s “Central Business District” south of 60th Street. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) wants to use the proceeds of the congestion taxes to help fund its capital projects. But U.S. Reps. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) and Chris Smith (R-N.J.) want to put the…

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New York City Starts Requiring Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination, Photo ID at Restaurants and Gyms

August 17, 2021
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New York City started requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination at restaurants and gyms, according to the New York City government, coming a day after New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said that people have to also show proof of photo identification as well. “We do not want to go back to restrictions,” de Blasio…

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67 Percent of Young Black NYC Residents Could Be Denied Service Under New Vaccine Mandate: Data

August 13, 2021
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With just weeks before New York City is slated to roll out its citywide vaccine passport mandate for restaurants, gyms, and other venues, just 28 percent of black residents between the ages of 18 and 44 are fully vaccinated, according to data provided by the city’s Department of Health website. The city’s data, as of…

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