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Now That the Mask Mandate Ends PSD Can Take a Bow
The mask mandate ends as Governor Hochul made its removal effective “immediately.” But because of lax enforcement, it was already over weeks ago in many places. Only RIOC’s Public Safety Department continued protecting the community throughout. Some expressed hope that…
More New Yorkers Ignoring Subway and Bus Mask Mandate as Riders, Experts Debate Value
Mask compliance among subway and bus riders has sunk to its lowest level since early in the pandemic, the MTA’s most recent figures show, as commuters increasingly ignore the transit agency’s mandate to cover up amid mixed messages all around….
RIOC PSD fails again as maskless passengers crowd the Tram
Maskless passengers on the Tram has a been a months-long frustration, and cherry blossom season makes it worse. But yesterday, it was clear that public shaming is no longer enough to get RIOC’s bloated Public Safety Department moving. by David…
COVID Case Counts More Than Doubled in Public Schools Since Last Month, DOE Data Shows
Suhail Bhat and Rachel Holliday Smith, THE CITY This article was originally publishedon Mar 23 at 9:48pm EDTby THE CITY/Sign up here to get the latest stories from THE CITY delivered to you each morning. The uptick comes as a new variant, B.A.2, spreads…
RIOC Team Thumbs Its Nose at Residents During COVID Surge
The RIOC Team, frequently praised by President/CYA Shelton J. Haynes, is the alleged Communications and Community Relations Team. And it thumbed its nose at a resident’s concern as the Omicron variant surge is all too familiar. by David Stone The…
New York City relaxes mask and vaccine mandates
Steve Bittenbender | The Center Square contributor March 4th, 2022 (The Center Square) – Saying it’s time for New York City to celebrate getting “its groove back,” Mayor Eric Adams on Friday announced new policies related to managing the COVID-19 pandemic….
Edging Toward Normal: Adams Easing COVID Restrictions
Easing COVID restrictions was on Mayor Eric Adams’s mind yesterday as he released a statement about face mask and vaccine mandates. Schools and businesses will be greatly affected, provided infection rates keep falling. by David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily…
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…
UPDATE: Judge throws out New York mask mandate, but Hochul fights back
The mask mandate issued by Governor Kathy Hochul and extended by the Health Department is up in the air. State Supreme Court Justice Thomas Rademacher said that Hochul exceeded her authority. by David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News UPDATE,…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor