Mark Hallum
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New York, NY, United States
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York College mass vaccination site in Jamaica to start turning out doses Thursday morning – Q
New York state, with the help of FEMA personnel, is preparing to stick up to 21,000 New Yorkers per week as the mass vaccination site at York College in → Read More
Cuomo, state Legislature to extend eviction moratorium until May – Q
Governor Andrew Cuomo said he would be extending the residential housing eviction moratorium until May by executive order as well as through an agreement with → Read More
After suspected fraud, Cuomo vows to punish docs who misappropriate COVID-19 vaccine – Q
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced new penalties in the hope of reining in possible vaccination fraud on Monday. Such fraud is suspected by Parcare Community → Read More
Cars reclaim Northern Boulevard bike lane as snowplows remove FlexPosts – Q
Cars on Northern Boulevard, particularly between 51st Street and 54th Street, have been seen cruising in the bike lane recently as documented by → Read More
New York prisons and jails remain COVID-19 death traps, advocates say – Q
With the spread of COVID-19 heating up across the five boroughs, criminal justice reformists are calling on the city and the state to put in the extra effort → Read More
Queens health care worker is first New Yorker to receive FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine – Q
It’s finally here. → Read More
Cuomo says vaccine coming Dec. 15, in what will be the ‘largest government operation since WWII’ – Q
Cuomo will be bringing former aide Larry Schwartz back into state service in order to lead the vaccine distribution effort. → Read More
New York City public elementary schools will reopen Dec. 7: Mayor – Q
Under de Blasio’s plan, all 3-K for All, Pre-K for All and schools from kindergarten through grade 5 would reopen as of Monday, Dec. 7. District 75 schools → Read More
Comptroller Stringer calls on homeless services to mobilize ahead of winter COVID-19 spike – Q
City Comptroller Scott Stringer is asking the Department of Homeless Services to bring to bear their resources to make winter a little safer for unsheltered → Read More
Cuomo warns of COVID-19 spike in New York after holidays – Q
As sure as people will gain weight during the holidays, there will be a considerable spike across the state in COVID-19 infection rates, Governor Andrew Cuomo → Read More
MTA’s doomsday budget takes ax to jobs, service if feds don’t come through with cash – Q
Thousands of jobs are on the line at the MTA as the agency debated a “doomsday” budget on Wednesday that would slash over 9,000 employees, mostly frontline → Read More
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams expected to announce bid for mayor's office – Q
For Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, New Yorkers need a general who "leads from the front," especially with the trauma of COVID-19 and the ensuing → Read More
MTA 'doomsday' could see up to one-hour waits for subways and buses, advocates warn – Q
The transit advocacy group Riders Alliance’s latest study shows that “doomsday” cuts to MTA bus and subway service could increase wait times by anywhere from → Read More
Forest Hills teen cuffed for mowing down protesters in Manhattan with his SUV – Q
Victor Kent of Forest Hills was taken into custody Monday night on charges of assault and leaving the scene of an accident, according to the NYPD. → Read More
Here’s what you need to know about voting in New York this election – Q
In case you haven't heard, a global pandemic has forced democracy to adapt in a number of ways and your best bet of having your voice heard in the Nov. 3 → Read More
Police to slap maskless straphangers with $50 fines beginning Monday – Q
First it was a matter of respect, now it is a matter of enforcement. → Read More
Mayor has no plans to open indoor dining as restaurants continue to starve
Sign up for our COVID-19 newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest coronavirus news throughout New York City While restaurants continue to struggle amid the backdrop of a global pandemic, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Friday there may not be relief in sight for those in need of indoor business out of fears of a … → Read More
Mayor has no plans to open indoor dining as restaurants continue to starve
Sign up for our COVID-19 newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest coronavirus news throughout New York City While restaurants continue to struggle amid the backdrop of a global pandemic, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Friday there may not be relief in sight for those in need of indoor business out of fears of a … → Read More
David Aronov, with eyes on Queens seat, announces bid to become first Bukharian elected to City Council
Sign up for our COVID-19 newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest coronavirus news throughout New York City David Aronov has policy plans that he believes will relieve some of the most immediate issues that face the Bukharian Jewish community and the larger population of central Queens in City Council District 29. When Councilwoman Karen … → Read More
David Aronov, with eyes on Queens seat, announces bid to become first Bukharian elected to City Council
Sign up for our COVID-19 newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest coronavirus news throughout New York City David Aronov has policy plans that he believes will relieve some of the most immediate issues that face the Bukharian Jewish community and the larger population of central Queens in City Council District 29. When Councilwoman Karen … → Read More