As a transplant to Manhattan back in 2001, I've heard many a tale from those who thought they could leave the city and live happily elsewhere. Without exception, those who had been here awhile rather than just flitting thru, determined they'd made a huge mistake -- and almost immediately. If they were foolish enough to … Continue reading New Yorkers who fled are finding they miss home
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Manhattan faces a reckoning from the wide acceptance of working at home
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/12/nyregion/coronavirus-work-from-home.html Before the coronavirus crisis, three of New York City’s largest commercial tenants — Barclays, JP Morgan Chase and Morgan Stanley — had tens of thousands of workers in towers across Manhattan. Now, as the city wrestles with when and how to reopen, executives at all three firms have decided that it is highly unlikely … Continue reading Manhattan faces a reckoning from the wide acceptance of working at home
Ways in which the diner/waiter relationship is going to change because of COVID-19
https://www.eatthis.com/things-waiters-no-longer-allowed-to-do-coronavirus/ 7 Things Waiters Are No Longer Allowed to Do Dining is going to look very different after COVID-19—both for diners and waiters. By Olivia Tarantino April 29, 2020 "Your table is ready." Typically, you hear this line ushered by a hostess at a restaurant; however, once coronavirus stay-at-home orders are lifted, this may come … Continue reading Ways in which the diner/waiter relationship is going to change because of COVID-19
Cities with mass transit have an extra barrier to reopening business
Maybe part of this problem will be solved by disinfecting the subway cars and buses every day, but the real difficulty with mass transit is that it transports lots of people in a small space. It'll be impossible to be certain that someone near you doesn't have COVID-19, symptomatic or not. Wearing a mask and … Continue reading Cities with mass transit have an extra barrier to reopening business
Yet more ways to get a variety of groceries delivered to your home
I don't recall seeing this type of article before COVID-19 so I'd save this for your future needs. https://www.amny.com/coronavirus/the-best-grocery-delivery-services-in-new-york-you-should-know-about/ BY COURTNEY INGALLS As the coronavirus lingers in New York, many people don’t want to risk going outside or into any public areas such as grocery stores. Luckily, many grocery stores and markets in and around … Continue reading Yet more ways to get a variety of groceries delivered to your home
Wide range of sources for food to grace your table in the NYC area
Yes, this list has the big delivery options like FreshDirect and the many stores that use Instacart, but it also includes local specialty stores direct from the field or maker to you, CSAs, and more. This is a keeper. https://eater.cmail20.com/t/d-l-miklix-mjkudhkud-x/ How to Get Grocery Delivery in NYC Right Now From local specialty stores to CSAs, … Continue reading Wide range of sources for food to grace your table in the NYC area
Why have NY and NYC taken such a hit on coronavirus infection and deaths
Certainly NYC has a very high population density compared to the rest of the country plus we are a transportation hub. Personally, I think the effect of 8.6 million people using public transit is a huge factor. Add to that religious groups that insist on group functions. Books will be written. The Covid-19 Catastrophe Unfolding … Continue reading Why have NY and NYC taken such a hit on coronavirus infection and deaths
Early investigation into key mistakes in NY
New York Was at High Risk, But Its Political Leaders Also Botched the Response A new investigation from The New Yorker found Governor Andrew Cuomo and, in particular, Mayor Bill de Blasio did not cover themselves in glory in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic. By Jack Holmes Apr 27, 2020 David Dee DelgadoGetty Images … Continue reading Early investigation into key mistakes in NY
Can NYC afford to lose small restaurants like these? I say no
My Restaurant Was My Life for 20 Years. Does the World Need It Anymore? Forced to shutter Prune, I’ve been revisiting my original dreams for it — and wondering if there will still be a place for it in the New York of the future. Credit...Philip Montgomery for The New York Times By Gabrielle Hamilton … Continue reading Can NYC afford to lose small restaurants like these? I say no
How long will it take for NYC to get back to its version of normal?
This article breaks my heart. Credit...Juan Arredondo for The New York Times ‘I Don’t Think the New York That We Left Will Be Back for Some Years’ The features that made the city’s economy distinctive — Broadway, restaurants and museums — were hard hit and will take the longest to come back. By J. David Goodman … Continue reading How long will it take for NYC to get back to its version of normal?
Snapshot of NYC in 11 numbers
A postal worker in the East Village neighborhood of Manhattan.Credit...Brittainy Newman/The New York Times 11 Numbers That Show How the Coronavirus Has Changed N.Y.C. Unemployment has skyrocketed, but so has the size of the city’s volunteer pool and the number of people fostering animals. One month into the shutdown, the city is as complex as … Continue reading Snapshot of NYC in 11 numbers
NYC historical documentaries to stream now
Altho not strictly historical, another purely NYC documentary that I highly recommend is "The World Before Your Feet" at https://viewing.nyc/the-world-before-your-feet-new-documentary-about-a-man-walking-every-street-in-new-york-city/ https://ny.curbed.com/2020/4/10/21216429/best-new-york-documentaries-netflix-amazon The best NYC documentaries to stream right now Brush up on your New York City history with these essential documentaries By Amy Plitt@plitter Apr 10, 2020, 1:40pm EDT Bill Cunningham, the subject of one … Continue reading NYC historical documentaries to stream now
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