David Stone
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What’s Holding Up the COVID Vaccines for Children Under 5?
by Caroline Chen ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. This story was originally published by ProPublica. Series: Coronavirus The U.S. Response to…
New York Governor Extends Mask-or-Vaccine Mandate
New York’s Governor Kathy Hochul has extended the state’s mask-or-vaccine mandate yet again, even as she sees very good signs regarding omicron cases. This new deadline, February 10th, is set for all indoor facilities across New York, enforcing a mandatory…
Why the COVID Vaccines Can’t Kill Off Disease Like the Smallpox Vaccine Did
Why can’t the newer COVID vaccines kill off the disease like the Smallpox vaccine did? The Smallpox vaccine contains a live cowpox virus. Although a low risk for humans, it teaches your immune system, through exposure, to rally against pox-like…
COVID Infection Rates Fall in New York, But Roosevelt Island Goes the Other Way
COVID infection rates fall in New York City, now back to where we were in early July. But Roosevelt Island fails to come along as rates rise past 2%. By David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News COVID Infection Rates,…
COVID-19 Pfizer Booster Shots Available to Eligible New Yorkers Who Received Two Pfizer Vaccine Doses
Press Release From HHC NYC Health + Hospitals is now offering booster shots of the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine to the following eligible people who previously received the second Pfizer vaccine dose at least six months ago: People 65 or older…
NO EXCUSES. COVID VACCINATIONS ARE JUST A FERRY RIDE AWAY
In a public release, Roosevelt Island Historical Society (RIHS) president Judith Berdy cut to the chase, offering the following details. The Roosevelt Island Daily News NO MORE EXCUSES!! COVID VACCINATIONS ARE A QUICK FERRY RIDE AWAY NYC Vaccine Hub – Long Island…
RIOC REFUSES REQUEST TO REVEAL ITS EMPLOYEE VACCINATION RATES
Continuing its defiance of community values, RIOC yesterday ignored a request for information about vaccination rates among its employees. The Daily made the request following reader interest in the topic. By David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News About the…
Third Dose Vaccines Now Available for Those Who Qualify
“NYC Health + Hospitals is offering a third dose of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer and Moderna) to eligible New Yorkers with certain serious medical conditions or who receive treatments that weaken their immune system.” The Roosevelt Island Daily News…
Vaccine Mandate Offers Shot at Boosting Protection, But Businesses Wary
Katie Honan, THE CITY This article was originally publishedon Aug 16 at 7:43pm EDTby THE CITY/ Sign up here to get the latest stories from THE CITY delivered to you each morning. At the Riverdale Diner in The Bronx, manager Joe Saka began asking…
Cut the Crap. Get Tested. Get Vaccinated. Now
So, sit down and listen. Here’s why you need to cut the crap, right now. Get tested for COVID, and then, get vaccinated. Every argument against it is wrong. Period. By David Stone Assorted Ideas, Large & Small Cut the…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor