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Mistrust plays a major role for those who are unvaccinated
By Andrea Pineda-Salgado There is a dominant opinion in New York City that if you are not yet vaccinated, you are an anti-vaxxer. Vaccines have been available since December 2020, and for roughly two months the city has been enforcing a vaccine mandate covering those entering certain locations like restaurants and gyms. NYC Department of…
A renaissance of immigrant worker organization and power
Welcome to the latest edition of this NYC election-focused newsletter. I’m journalist Felipe De La Hoz, and today we’re delving into what is becoming a notable and encouraging political phenomenon: a renaissance of immigrant worker…
The 7 truths about vaccines right now
There’s demand for vaccines again. That’s the good news. The surge is thanks to boosters, mandates and, literally, the fear of death (and Delta). The bad news: We still haven’t addressed conditions that made it…
NYC serves up bill of rights for delivery workers
When New York City shut down in March 2020 because of the pandemic, essential workers kept the city running. Workers like Gustavo Ajche delivered essentials to people who were quarantined at home. Workers like him…
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Elections
It ain’t over, NYC’s mayoral election takeaways, how you voted
Hello, voters! Before we get to the juicy mayoral content, allow us to shamelessly self promote, it is our birthday after all. We’re officially one year old! And oh, what a year it’s been. Read our publisher, S. Mitra Kalita’s thoughts on that here. We have big ideas for the future (think visiting artist…
Who New Yorkers are voting for and why
Hello, voters! Welcome to the 11th edition of this NYC election-focused newsletter, and rejoice at the good news: the primary election is officially underway, and you can look here to find your early voting poll site before election day on June 22. I’m independent journalist Felipe De La Hoz, and today we’re continuing the proud journalistic…
India travel ban, what your mayoral ballot looks like, Manhattan DA race
Hello, voters! It’s finally time: early voting begins this weekend, and the primary itself is in just under two weeks (June 22, can’t say that enough, mark your calendars)! Welcome to the 10th NYC election-focused newsletter. I’m independent journalist Felipe De La Hoz, and we’re doing something a bit different in this edition — we’re…
Teachers turned politicians, a chat with Shaun Donovan, Andrew Yang’s pledge to Haitians
Hello, voters! It’s June, and the primary is around the corner. Welcome to the ninth NYC election-focused newsletter! I’m independent journalist Felipe De La Hoz, and this edition is full of issues, sure, but also escape. Keep reading for author Radha Vatsal’s recommendations on what to read and watch right now, inspired by this political…
Needs
It takes a village of volunteers to help excluded workers
There are around 300,000 undocumented workers living in New York City, many of whom are essential workers who lost jobs during the pandemic but had…
What it’s like to be a restaurant worker in NYC
While NYC’s dining scene is once again alive (albeit employees and indoor diners will soon be required to have at least one vaccine dose)…
The plight of the pandemic for a NYC food cart vendor
By Andrea Piñeda-Salgado When was the last time you purchased food from a street cart vendor? For many of us, working from home, it’s been…
Vaccine apartheid is literally going to kill us
Vaccine apartheid is indeed upon us. Consider a March 22 email to Epicenter from a 69-year-old man in Germany who was ready to fly to…
Elections
The undocumented constituency, Little Haiti, government, translated
Hello, voters! Welcome to the eighth edition of this NYC election-focused newsletter! I’m independent journalist Felipe De La Hoz, and our goal is to bring…
Rent relief, the fight over 70 miles of open streets, unmasking
Hello, voters! In case you missed it in Tuesday’s newsletter, we published “A tale of two lives,” a deeply moving story about Antonio, an undocumented…
Lefties explain Yang support, a problem landlord in Chinatown, Jackson Heights debate
Hello, voters! Welcome to the sixth edition of this NYC election-focused newsletter! I’m independent journalist Felipe De La Hoz, and our goal is to bring…
A mayoral election without handshakes and kissing babies
Hello, voters! Well, now it’s a race. Welcome to the fourth edition of this NYC election-focused newsletter! I’m independent journalist Felipe De La Hoz,…
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