Manhattan has the highest vaccination rate of any New York county, but outer boroughs lag behind
As vaccine mandates come into effect for many New York City workers, vaccination rates differ significantly across the city. Manhattan has the highest vaccination rate of any New York county, with over 81% of residents receiving at least one vaccine dose. More than nine in ten adults in the borough are vaccinated, according to state data.
Read full storyNYC schools reopen with no remote option amidst COVID-19 safety concerns
America’s largest school district reopened for the fall 2021 semester on Monday, September 13, bringing back hundreds of thousands of students despite concerns over the city’s ability to keep students safe from the Delta variant.
Read full storyMosquito season in NYC increased by 5% over the last 30 years as summers get hotter, wetter, longer
It's not just you: mosquito season has gotten nastier. Research suggests that this season has grown longer in New York City, and the pattern is likely to continue in future decades as summers keep getting hotter, wetter, and longer.
Read full storyNew York City, state fail to release crucial data on breakthrough COVID-19 cases
New York state is one of 26 states failing to report data on breakthrough COVID-19 cases, and the city does not regularly report these data, either—leaving city residents without crucial information during the Delta variant’s rapid spread.
Read full storyAll five NYC counties have COVID-19 levels meriting mask mandates, per CDC
While parts of the country with lower vaccination rates are making headlines, New York City’s case counts have quietly—yet steadily—ticked up in recent weeks. In fact, all five boroughs are seeing high enough transmission to merit mask requirements, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Read full storyOne in five NYC subway station entrances are at risk of “once-a-century” flooding, new analysis finds
Earlier in July, subway stations in upper Manhattan and the Bronx flooded during heavy rainfall. This intense rain—over four inches of rain in one day—could become commonplace in the coming decades thanks to climate change, yet the city’s infrastructure is ill-prepared to face it.
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