Aug. 4, 2020 By Allie Griffin The MTA has suspended above-ground subway service as Tropical Storm Isaias batters the five boroughs, knocking over trees and causing power outages. Only underground subway service will continue until the winds die down. “To keep everyone safe, we are suspending most outdoor service and will run underground-only subway service… Read more »
Aug. 4, 2020 By Christian Murray The NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Oxiris Barbot has resigned and the mayor has already announced a replacement. Barbot stepped down from the job this morning and Mayor Bill De Blasio appointed Jackson Heights resident Dr. Dave Chokshi to take over. Barbot, according to the Daily News, wrote an e-mail… Read more »
Aug 4, 2020 By Michael Dorgan People dependent on SNAP will be able to use their government benefits to buy groceries online on a permanent basis if a new bill that was passed by the state legislature last month is signed into law. The legislation, sponsored in the assembly by Andrew Hevesi, is one of… Read more »
Aug. 3, 2020 By Christian Murray Four in five bars and restaurants in New York City were unable to pay their full rent in July, according to a new study. The NYC Hospitality Alliance released results from a survey today that found that only 17 percent of establishments were able to pay their full rent… Read more »