Elizabeth Kim

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The Latest on COVID, and Lockdown Protests, in NYC

Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Updates on how the pandemic, and resistance to Gov. Cuomo's new lockdown measures, are impacting the city.

Governor Maps Out New Restrictions in COVID Hotspots

Wednesday, October 07, 2020

Governor Cuomo is ordering additional restrictions on non-essential businesses, large gatherings, and schools in areas that are experiencing an increase in coronavirus cases.

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Is NYC's Second Wave on the Horizon?

Thursday, October 01, 2020

New York City's daily rate of positive tests rose above 3 percent this week, the highest it's been in months, before falling back down to under 1% Wednesday. What does it mean?

New York City's COVID Clusters

Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Against the backdrop of some promising signs — public schools opening for in-person learning this week, indoor dining starting Wednesday — COVID is on the rise in some zip codes. 

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As Second Wave Looms Over NYC, So Does The Prospect Of A Return To More Restrictions

Friday, September 25, 2020

An increase in coronavirus cases in parts of Brooklyn and Queens could lead to new limits in gathering size, fines for not wearing masks, and closures of non-essential businesses.

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NYC's Health Commissioner Oxiris Barbot Resigns

Tuesday, August 04, 2020

In a message to her staff she said that the health department would have to work closely with other agencies to prepare for an "inevitable second wave."

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N.Y.C. Schools Will Not Fully Reopen in Fall

Thursday, July 09, 2020

Students will go to school for one to three days a week. The rest will be online learning. 

N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Reports A Drop In Number Of Coronavirus Deaths

Monday, April 06, 2020

New York's governor on Sunday reported a decrease in the number of daily deaths and hospitalizations from the coronavirus. He stressed it was too early to tell what that means for the long term.

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The Latest on Coronavirus and PAUSE in NYC

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Gothamist updates on Covid-19 and PAUSE.

Your Coronavirus Questions Answered

Monday, March 09, 2020

New York State now has among the most confirmed coronavirus cases in the nation. Starting at 7 p.m., call in with your questions to 844-745-8255.
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Covering a Pandemic When Institutions Go Dark

Wednesday, March 04, 2020

The media messaging surrounding coronavirus is coming directly from the CDC. Is that in our best interest?

Adjusting Travel Plans Due To The Coronavirus

Friday, February 28, 2020

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Many travelers are reconsidering travel plans due to global outbreaks of COVID-19.

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Chelsea Flea Market Closing

Friday, January 03, 2020

Elizabeth Kim, senior editor for Gothamist, joins us to discuss the closing of the Chelsea flea market.

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Real Estate Industry, De Blasio Align Against Commercial Rent Control Proposal

Friday, November 15, 2019

A Brooklyn City Councilmember has introduced a bill for stores that would create a system equivalent to that of the city's residential rent regulation.

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Rezoning and the future of Harlem

Thursday, October 10, 2019

A rezoning plan is making Harlem residents worry about the future of the neighborhood as an epicenter of black American culture.

City Council Takes Action to Address Retail Vacancies

Monday, September 30, 2019

A new report shows empty storefronts have nearly doubled over the last 10 years. Gothamist reporter Elizabeth Kim talks about what actions the City is taking to address the problem.