Coronavirus

Hundreds Halt Bridges to Renew Excluded Workers Fund, but an Uphill Battle Lies Ahead

March 8, 2022, 8:33 p.m.March 8, 2022, 8:35 p.m.

A $2.1 billion program aimed at helping undocumented workers excluded from unemployment benefits was exhausted in two months. It’s still unclear whether Albany lawmakers will push to extend it.

Economy

Slow Job Growth Reflects Omicron’s Economic Toll

Jan. 20, 2022, 7:55 p.m.Jan. 22, 2022, 2:53 p.m.

December numbers show New York City gained just 26,000 jobs in December. Business owners are still hoping for more help and from Mayor Eric Adams.

Public Schools

Schools Boss Tells Parents NYC Might Create a Remote Option This Year

Jan. 13, 2022, 7:19 p.m.Feb. 28, 2022, 1:10 p.m.

The teachers’ union is on board with Chancellor David Banks’ proposal, but union President Michael Mulgrew urged parents to “use it judiciously.”

Government

Albany Readies to Renew Remote Meeting Option for New York Government Bodies

Jan. 13, 2022, 4:46 p.m.Jan. 13, 2022, 4:46 p.m.

With a law allowing Zoom sessions expiring even as omicron spreads, Gov. Kathy Hochul has a bill on her desk that would virtual sessions for as long as pandemic emergency lasts.

Libraries

Patience and Fortitude Needed as Dozens of Libraries Shut Over COVID Staffing Woes

Jan. 10, 2022, 8:57 p.m.March 14, 2024, 2:24 p.m.

Twenty-five libraries throughout the city were closed on Monday due to worker shortages, forcing some New Yorkers to stand outside in the cold for WiFi and to tomes.

Coronavirus

Complaints Swipe at City’s $100 Vaccine Payment Card Tech Problems

Jan. 9, 2022, 3:32 p.m.Jan. 9, 2022, 3:32 p.m.

Some 7,000 have complained they can’t access the money giveaway, provided to New Yorkers who rolled up their sleeves at certain vaccination sites. The provider got the job without competitive bidding.

Coronavirus

COVID ‘Crisis Moment’ for Families With Children in NYC Pre-K and 3K Programs

Jan. 7, 2022, 2:54 p.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 8:02 a.m.

Ten-day quarantines are forcing families to keep young kids home, causing chaos for those in need of child care — regardless of negative COVID test results.

Coronavirus

AG Probing CareCube, COVID Test Company Accused of Excess Billing

Jan. 6, 2022, 8:08 p.m.Jan. 6, 2022, 8:11 p.m.

A Brooklyn-based physicians group accused of wrongfully charging people in connection with COVID-19 tests — practices flagged by THE CITY — is now under investigation by Attorney General Letitia James.

Economy

Omicron Afflicts Already Ailing NYC Economy, Pushing Projected Jobs Recovery Back to 2025

Jan. 5, 2022, 6:44 p.m.Jan. 6, 2022, 3:15 p.m.

From Wall Street to Brownstone Brooklyn, business establishments have again grown quiet in response to the pandemic. The Independent Budget Office has added a year to the expected timeline for a full city jobs recovery.

Coronavirus

Hundreds Halt Bridges to Renew Excluded Workers Fund, but an Uphill Battle Lies Ahead

Slow Job Growth Reflects Omicron’s Economic Toll

Schools Boss Tells Parents NYC Might Create a Remote Option This Year

Albany Readies to Renew Remote Meeting Option for New York Government Bodies

Patience and Fortitude Needed as Dozens of Libraries Shut Over COVID Staffing Woes

Complaints Swipe at City’s $100 Vaccine Payment Card Tech Problems

COVID ‘Crisis Moment’ for Families With Children in NYC Pre-K and 3K Programs

AG Probing CareCube, COVID Test Company Accused of Excess Billing

Omicron Afflicts Already Ailing NYC Economy, Pushing Projected Jobs Recovery Back to 2025

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