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Outdoor dining regulations sow confusion
Outdoor dining has become a part of New York City’s landscape. It’s beloved by many — including patrons who want to take extra Covid-19 precautions and those who want a taste of Europe’s famous outdoor cafe culture in the Big Apple. But not everyone is happy; some residents believe outdoor dining was an emergency measure…
Composting comes to Queens: Here is what you need to know
Queens residents may have noticed brown compost bins popping up around their neighborhoods. Starting on Oct. 3, curbside composting will be available to all Queens residents. When organic material like food scraps, leaves and animal…
Here’s what going on with the migrants in NYC
The flurry of attention over the unannounced arrival of dozens of recent asylum seekers to the small Massachusetts island of Martha’s Vineyard — part of a broader bit of political theater engineered by Florida Gov.…
A fundraiser for Pakistan flood relief
Over 30 million people have been affected by the monsoon rains in Pakistan, which began in June 2022, leaving more than than one-third of Pakistan under water. The torrential monsoon rain has brought about the most…
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COVID 19
Covid testing scarce: It’s hard to get tested now, at least in NYC
Covid testing has become scarce. It’s much harder to get tested for Covid now, at least in New York City, an acquaintance told me yesterday.
Monkeypox update
Epicenter attended a monkeypox briefing earlier this week, as an extension of our work in vaccine equity. Here’s what we learned:
We asked a doctor about Covid vaccines for the youngest humans and the semantics around boosters right now
This week, the U.S. begins another vaccine rollout after weekend approval by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control for the youngest group yet. The Moderna…
It’s time to explain long Covid-19 testing and vaccine lines to angry New Yorkers
On a recent rainy day at our popup vaccination and testing van in Queens Village, dozens of New Yorkers grew angrier by the minute, or…
Kids were turned away for Covid vaccines over fears of wasted vials
A supply-demand crunch for kids’ vaccines is leading some providers to turn away families rather than open a vial and potentially waste unused doses.
POLITICS
Breaking down New York’s primary results
We know the results of the (second) primary election can be a little confusing, so we called up our trusted Civics reporter Felipe De La…
It’s time to vote again
Election Day is nigh (again). We realize it’s tiring and a little confusing, but the primaries are rolling around once more, this time for State…
NYCHA residents protest pitfalls of privatization
Earlier this month, the United Front Against Displacement (UFAD) gathered at City Hall to protest against the privatization of the New York Housing Authority (NYCHA). Members…
Redistricting, another primary, more Bill de Blasio … WTF is going on?
Only 12 percent of registered Democrats and Republicans participated in the June primary, which is already a smaller proportional number than in most cities given…
Rikers sees 10th inmate death this year
It pains us to write of yet another death at Rikers Island. Earlier this year we spoke with Lezandre Khadu, the mother of Stephan Khadu,…
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