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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — The newest street style in the Big Apple is supporting local businesses. From clothing to carrying branded bags, people are representing New York City with pride, CBS2’s Ali Bauman reported Monday. Giovanni Flores is a Queens native, but only bought a Yankees hat six months ago. “It’s like the culture nowadays,” Flores said. And he’s not the only New Yorker supporting his city lately. “A lot of people are representing New York,” he said. COVID VACCINE New York State book online here or call 1-833-NYS-4-VAX New York City book online here or call 877-VAX-4NYC Track NYC Vaccinations By Zip Code Nassau County more info here Suffolk County more info here Westchester County more info here New Jersey book online here or call 1-855-568-0545 Connecticut book online here Arguably one of the city’s proudest hometown brands is the Bronx Native in Mott Haven. “I think there’s been a resurge after the pandemic. I feel like … [Read more...] about Hottest New Trend On The Streets Is Sales Of Merchandise Representing New York City

New York City Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza announced Friday he will step down from his post in the wake of harsh criticism from parents and others over his “obsession” with “racism” and his handling of the reopening of the city’s schools during the coronavirus pandemic. Carranza, an Arizonan who was hired for the chancellor’s post after Mayor Bill de Blasio’s (D) first choice candidate suddenly rejected the job at the last minute, said during a press briefing he was resigning due to the loss of a number of his family and friends as a result of the coronavirus. “I know the pandemic has not been easy for you or for any New Yorker,” Carranza said . “And make no mistake, I am a New Yorker — well not by birth, but by choice — a New Yorker who has lost 11 family and close childhood friends to this pandemic. And a New Yorker who, quite frankly, needs to take time to grieve.” The New York Post editorial board wrote Carranza’s “surprise resignation” actually leaves the … [Read more...] about New York City Schools Chancellor Resigns After Firestorms over Racism Policies, Reopening Delays

Staffing shortages are leading to a delay in in-person learning once again in New York City, said Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) and city and teachers’ union officials Thursday. The nation’s largest public school system was slated to open its classrooms to students Monday, but a new agreement will have pre-K students and those with special needs beginning in-person, while K-5 and K-8 schools welcome students for the first time on September 29, and middle and high schools open October 4. Michael Mulgrew, president of United Federation of Teachers (UFT), has said the school system needs 10,000 new hires, reported U.S. News . “This is an unprecedented challenge,” Mulgrew said, complimenting de Blasio. “Most people would run away rather than want to take on this challenge.” pic.twitter.com/0m0zmKchbT — UFT (@UFT) September 17, 2020 “We want our school system up running and safe and we want to keep it up running and safe because that’s what the families in this city … [Read more...] about New York City Delays In-Person Learning Again as Hybrid Learning Backfires

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Today marks one year since the coronavirus pandemic started in New York City. Though the toll has been devastating, there are new signs of hope, including a just-approved third vaccine . The first case was detected in the area after a 39-year-old health care worker returned from Iran. “We don’t have a timeline for this crisis,” Mayor Bill de Blasio announced at the time. “I think people should assume it will be with us for months, and we’re going to be in a high state of readiness as long as it’s here.” FLASHBACK: Health Care Worker Tests Positive After Returning From Iran, Husband Awaiting Results Months turned into a year of tremendous loss and monumental changes. Now, this unchartered period is met with plenty of hope. For million doses of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine are ready to be shipped Monday. It’s the nation’s first single-dose shot. The company projects five times more will be available by the end of March, and … [Read more...] about COVID Anniversary: New York Marks 1 Year Since 1st Case Detected

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — The devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic has been felt around the globe. More than 114 million cases have been reported worldwide, and 2.5 million deaths. The United States has seen 28 million of those cases, and more than half a million people have died. That’s higher than American death tolls for World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam War combined. In New York City, there are more than 600,000 confirmed cases, and nearly 25,000 deaths. The city was one of the first hard hit in the country. From March to May, it was the epicenter of the virus. As CBS2’s Aundrea Cline-Thomas reported, it was a devastating period that changed the city profoundly. FLASHBACK: Health Care Worker Tests Positive After Returning From Iran, Husband Awaiting Results The first COVID patient in the Tri-State Area was a 39-year-old health care worker who had recently returned from a trip overseas. She recovered at home. Medical professionals and … [Read more...] about COVID 1-Year: A Look Back On What’s Been Lost And How Tri-State Has Persevered