Shantel Destra, Rachel Holliday Smith, Author at THE CITY

New Yorkers Make Final Choices in Second Summer Primary After Early Turnout Flop

Aug. 23, 2022, 5:07 p.m.March 14, 2024, 2:22 p.m.

Just over 3% of eligible voters cast ballots in the five boroughs during the first nine days of voting for new representatives in Congress and the State Senate.

Taxis

Struggling Taxi Drivers See Congestion Pricing as Fee That Breaks Their Backs

Aug. 22, 2022, 5:40 a.m.Aug. 21, 2022, 11:05 p.m.

Report says demand for yellow cabs could drop by nearly 20%, adding to the troubles of drivers rocked by the pandemic and drowning in debt.

Elections

Three Local Issues NY-10’s Next Member of Congress Could Actually Influence

Aug. 18, 2022, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 28, 2022, 2:19 p.m.

A crumbling expressway, the threat of rising seas and missing funding for NYCHA: the problems vexing NY-10 and how the area’s next U.S. Representative could help

Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

City Council LGBTQ Caucus Calls for Action From Health Dept. With Monkeypox Bills

Aug. 10, 2022, 10:03 p.m.Aug. 11, 2022, 10:45 a.m.

Seeking more vaccines and data, the caucus plans on Thursday to introduce a legislative package aimed at better addressing the city’s monkeypox outbreak.

Uncategorized

Third Time May Not Be Charm for Patel as Voters Reluctant to Embrace Generational Change

Aug. 9, 2022, 3:17 p.m.Aug. 9, 2022, 5:50 p.m.

Rarely are there two incumbents in one race. The challenger in New York’s new 12th Congressional District says it’s time for new energy in the House. Even many older New Yorkers agree — but still aren’t ready to give up on the political power of seniority.

Health

More Monkeypox Vaccines Are Coming to NYC. Should You Get Vaccinated — And How?

Aug. 5, 2022, 2:44 p.m.Aug. 5, 2022, 2:44 p.m.

Your guide to all things monkeypox — now a “public health emergency” in the city — from symptoms to where to get vaccinated.

State Senate

Elizabeth Crowley Attracts GOP, Real Estate Donors in Dem Primary

July 22, 2022, 7:30 p.m.July 22, 2022, 7:30 p.m.

Four years after Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stunned Joe Crowley, an AOC-pick is running against cousin Elizabeth Crowley in another primary contest pitting a socialist against a moderate.

How to New York

How to Check in on Neighbors During a Heat Wave — And Possibly Save a Life

July 22, 2022, 5:41 p.m.June 17, 2024, 2:36 p.m.

Experts say New Yorkers should come with specific, explicit questions and plans on what to do next.

Transit

New Yorkers Who Answered Mayor’s Call to Catch Cops on Phones Got No Replies

July 11, 2022, 6:51 p.m.March 14, 2024, 2:23 p.m.

In the wake of subway violence this spring and accusations of police officers not paying attention underground, Mayor Eric Adams said anyone who sees a cop lollygagging on a mobile device should ping him. Several people did, and were left on read.

Education

How One Brooklyn School Is Coping With Coming Budget Cuts — Painfully

June 26, 2022, 8:30 p.m.July 7, 2022, 2:46 p.m.

Displacement is “demoralizing” says one teacher departing from a Brooklyn middle school. On Friday, City Council grilled education officials about why they’re shrinking needed resources.

Shantel Destra

New Yorkers Make Final Choices in Second Summer Primary After Early Turnout Flop

Struggling Taxi Drivers See Congestion Pricing as Fee That Breaks Their Backs

Three Local Issues NY-10’s Next Member of Congress Could Actually Influence

City Council LGBTQ Caucus Calls for Action From Health Dept. With Monkeypox Bills

Third Time May Not Be Charm for Patel as Voters Reluctant to Embrace Generational Change

More Monkeypox Vaccines Are Coming to NYC. Should You Get Vaccinated — And How?

Elizabeth Crowley Attracts GOP, Real Estate Donors in Dem Primary

How to Check in on Neighbors During a Heat Wave — And Possibly Save a Life

New Yorkers Who Answered Mayor’s Call to Catch Cops on Phones Got No Replies

How One Brooklyn School Is Coping With Coming Budget Cuts — Painfully

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