Elizabeth Kim

Elizabeth Kim appears in the following:

Your Top Choices for Mayor

Wednesday, March 03, 2021

How would you fill out your ranked-choice ballot for NYC mayor if the election was today?

The Big Idea: A Mayoral Hopeful Wants To Give Annual Cash Payments To NYC Kids

Tuesday, March 02, 2021

WNYC
Shaun Donovan's "Equity Bonds" would establish government savings accounts for all New York City children and make annual contributions to those in low-income families. 

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Four Republican Candidates Line Up In New York City's Mayoral Race

Monday, March 01, 2021

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With less than four months to go until the mayoral primary, the Republican field is finally starting to take shape—with a few recognizable names. 

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First Round Of Political Ads Hit Airwaves In NYC Mayor's Race

Thursday, February 11, 2021

Candidates have less than five months to connect with voters. The Democratic primary election is June 22nd.

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Andrew Yang Wants to Make History. Progressives Are Weighing Their Options

Thursday, January 21, 2021

Gothamist
Andrew Yang, the former tech entrepreneur who ran for president as a political outsider is seeking to make history in the race for New York City mayor.

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The Very NYC Back Story of a Joint Photo Exhibit by Two Museums: One Chinese and One Jewish

Monday, January 18, 2021

The story behind the photos may be as captivating as the images themselves.

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Exhibit of Old Photos Give New Life to Chinatown

Friday, January 15, 2021

Gothamist
A collection of never before seen photographs of 1970s and 80s Chinatown were released as part of a new virtual exhibit at the MOCA.

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Andrew Yang Enters Mayor's Race

Thursday, January 14, 2021

Gothamist
Former presidential hopeful Andrew Yang had his first press event as a mayoral candidate today.

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Under Pressure From Mayor, Cuomo Expands Eligbility For COVID Vaccinations

Friday, January 08, 2021

At first, the governor was intent on blaming the city and hospital for the slow rollout.

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Local COVID-19 Roundup: Slow Vaccine Rollout and UK Variant Detected

Tuesday, January 05, 2021

The latest on COVID-19 news in our area including vaccine rollout and the first case of the UK variant identified in New York State.

As Nursing Home Vaccinations Get Underway in NYC, A Queens Staff Recalls Their Own Personal Toll

Thursday, December 31, 2020

Vaccinations for COVID-19 are underway in New York City nursing homes and long-term care facilities, with staff members first in line to receive the shots.

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Vaccine Rollout Begins at Safety Net Hospitals Across The City

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

The first employees received vaccines on Wednesday at two hospitals that serve some of the city's most vulnerable residents.

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New Shutdown Trigger

Tuesday, December 08, 2020

Elizabeth Kim explains Governor Cuomo's new restrictions that target indoor dining. 

NYC COVID-19 Study Offers Little New Information

Thursday, December 03, 2020

As New York City faces a second wave of COVID 19 cases, many people still feel unclear about just how easy it is to transmit the virus.

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Daily New COVID Cases In NYC Are The Highest In Five Months

Wednesday, November 04, 2020

The number of new daily coronavirus cases in New York City is now the highest it has been since June 1st. 

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What COVID-19 Tests New Yorkers Can Get, And What They're Good For

Thursday, October 29, 2020

Gothamist’s Elizabeth Kim discusses the various types of COVID-19 tests and the ups and downs of each.

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The Pandemic Upended Their Lives Economically, Then Federal Benefits Ended, How New Yorkers are Surviving Seven Months In

Monday, October 26, 2020

Gothamist
"It's like feast or famine and you have to be super comfortable with that reality right now."

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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?