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Heat waves are more perilous for the homeless
If you live in New York City, you’re familiar with those days when the summer heat is so oppressive that it’s hard to be outdoors. These extreme temperatures can be deadly; according to the city’s Heat-Related Mortality Report, an estimated 370 New Yorkers die prematurely because of hot weather each summer.
Keeping up with Evelia’s Tamales
On a recent Sunday afternoon, the playful chatter of families and children mingled with songs from Mexican pop rock group Mana at Evelia’s Tamales. A worker dressed in a black polo shirt sporting the bright…
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 Senate and U.S. House. Early voting gets underway this Saturday,…
Covid testing is scarce: It’s hard to get tested now, at least in NYC
Two weeks ago our community manager Danny Laplaza, who is fully vaccinated and boosted, tested positive for Covid-19 for the first time. Much of his work involves providing New Yorkers with Covid testing resources, such…
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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
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,…
Breaking down SCOTUS’ recent decisions and what they mean for you
Let’s turn to the subject of the moment: the Supreme Court. At this point, you probably don’t need us to tell you that the nation’s highest…
Tis the season to vote, then vote, and finally vote again
You may have heard that there’s early voting for “the primary” underway, with election day itself happening next Tuesday, June 28. What you might not…
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