Unemployment Benefits Boost to Continue Through Sept. 6
The latest version of the bill — which still needs to be approved in the House of Representatives — extends the $300 per week federal unemployment enhancement through Sept. 6.
COVID-19
Co-op City Gets Standalone Vaccination Site
Just eight percent of the complex’s residents — the property is home to more than 15,300 apartments — have been vaccinated thus far, city data show.
Grim Milestone Reached as U.S. Surpasses 500,000 Confirmed COVID Deaths
Because many recently deceased Americans were not tested for the virus, the official number of coronavirus deaths is likely a substantial undercount, experts believe.
AG Sues Amazon Over COVID Safety Failures, Employee Retaliation
The lawsuit, filed in Manhattan, argues that Amazon’s actions violated New York labor, whistleblower protection, and anti-retaliation laws.
MTA to Lengthen Overnight Subway Hours Starting Next Week
The MTA will lengthen overnight service hours on the subway starting next Monday, the agency announced this week.
Poll Shows Andrew Yang With Big Lead in Mayoral Race
The poll, conducted by Fontas Advisors and Core Decision Analytics, found Yang garnering early support from 28 percent of likely Democratic primary voters.
Substitute Teachers Asked to Pay Back COVID Benefits
Several teachers told Bronx Justice News they received letters that legally require them to pay back COVID-19 unemployment benefit funds, which were distributed as part of an expanded benefits program last summer.
Lawyers File Bronx Petition Demanding NYC Prisoners Be Offered Vaccine
The filing names two Rikers Island prisoners, Charles Holden and Alberto Frias, who fear the unsafe conditions in DOC custody.
Bronxites With Pre-Existing Health Issues Next in Line for COVID Vaccine
New Yorkers with a range of pre-existing health issues will be eligible to receive the coveted COVID-19 vaccine beginning Feb. 15, officials announced this week.
Less Than Two Percent of Americans Fully Vaccinated: CDC
At least 70 percent of the population would have to be fully vaccinated for a pre-pandemic sense of normalcy to return, according to Dr. Anthony Fauci.