There is the nursing home death scandal, eight women accusing him of conduct unbecoming any elected official, the politics of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution, and now the special treatment of the Cuomo family and friends in getting vaccinated. How much more is it going to take for the assembly and state senate to get rid of this man. The governor should have a spotless record like I have.
219,554 Doses Administered Across New York State in the Last 24 Hours
More than 1 Million Doses Administered Over Past Seven Days
Vaccine Dashboard Will Update Daily to Provide Updates on the State's Vaccine Program; Go to ny.gov/vaccinetracker
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced more than 8.5 million total COVID vaccine doses have been administered across New York. 219,554 doses have been administered across the state's vast distribution network in the last 24 hours, and more than 1 million doses have been administered over the past seven days. The week 15 allocation from the federal government is in the process of being delivered to providers.
"As we fortify our capacity, we are reaching new milestones more and more frequently. This is a testament to the dedication of our providers across the state, and to our ongoing efforts to reach every eligible New Yorker and bring the vaccine to every community," Governor Cuomo said. "We must also remember that in spite of our remarkable progress, we cannot afford to slow down. There are still millions of people who need to be vaccinated, and we will continue to work with local leaders to make sure the distribution is equitable and that no community is left behind."
New York's vast distribution network and large population of eligible individuals still far exceed the supply coming from the federal government. Due to limited supply, New Yorkers are encouraged to remain patient and are advised not to show up at vaccination sites without an appointment.
The 'Am I Eligible' screening tool has been updated for individuals with comorbidities and underlying conditions with new appointments released on a rolling basis over the next weeks. New Yorkers can use the following to show they are eligible:
· Doctor's letter, or
· Medical information evidencing comorbidity, or
· Signed certification
Vaccination program numbers below are for doses distributed and delivered to New York for the state's vaccination program, and do not include those reserved for the federal government's Long Term Care Facility program. A breakdown of the data based on numbers reported to New York State as of 11 AM today is as follows.
STATEWIDE BREAKDOWN
Total doses administered - 8,690,714
Total doses administered over past 24 hours - 219,554
Total doses administered over past 7 days - 1,196,118
Percent of New Yorkers with at least one vaccine dose - 28.7%
Percent of New Yorkers with completed vaccine series - 15.8%
To jumpstart critical sector of NYC economy, Comptroller urges State to extend eligibility to all stagehands, ushers, backstage workers, technicians, and other professionals involved in re-opening theaters, venues, and performance spaces
The cultural sector employed more than 293,000 people and generated $110 billion in economic activity in 2019; theaters alone support more than 12,000 jobs in New York City and attract millions of tourists
New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer sent a letter to Governor Andrew Cuomo and New York State Department of Health Commissioner Howard Zucker calling on the State to extend vaccine eligibility to all cultural and performing arts workers– including stagehands, ushers, backstage workers, technicians, and other professionals involved in re-opening theaters, venues, and performance spaces. Comptroller Stringer highlighted that vaccinating the city’s cultural workers is essential to resuscitating the arts industry, bringing tourists back to the five boroughs, and energizing the local economy.
As the City begins to reopen performance spaces in early April, Comptroller Stringer urged the City and State to protect the health and safety of all cultural workers and work with unions and arts organizations to make sure their members get the vaccine access they need.
The full letter is available below and here.
Dear Governor Cuomo and Commissioner Zucker:
More than a year after the lights went dark on Broadway and across New York City’s vast array of performance spaces, select theatres and venues are now slated to reopen in early April, a crucial step toward injecting new life into the cultural life and economy of the city.
Vaccinating our cultural workers is essential to resuscitating the arts industry, bringing tourists back to the five boroughs, and energizing the cultural economy. Altogether, our cultural sector employed more than 293,000 people and generated $110 billion in economic activity, as I highlighted in my 2019 report The Creative Economy. Theatres alone support more than 12,000 jobs in New York City and attract millions of tourists. As a result of the pandemic, the arts and entertainment industry has shed more jobs than any other sector of the economy. Workers have lost wages, their jobs, and the opportunity to create art that has inspired millions. It is essential that we help get this industry back on its feet and that starts with vaccination.
Despite the cultural and economic imperative to help the arts survive this crisis and lead our recovery, not enough care has been given to ensuring that workers are protected. Workers have been forced to fight against wage retrenchments, layoffs, and cutbacks. I am proud to have worked with the New York locals of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees to help arts workers and arts organizations chart a path towards an equitable recovery.
I was encouraged by Mayor de Blasio’s announcement that the City will open up a vaccine site in Times Square in the coming weeks and push to ensure performers are eligible for vaccines.
Putting on a show requires an army of dedicated workers and technicians beyond the artists you see on stage, including the scores of professionals that operate in close quarters outside of the spotlight, that may work in conditions that do not allow for social distancing and other COVID-19 safety measures. To safely bring back the arts we must make sure that all these workers gain vaccine eligibility.
As theatres and event spaces begin to reopen, through the NY PopsUp program and more broadly, I urge the State to extend eligibility to the COVID-19 vaccine to all entertainment industry workers, including workers who are behind the scenes, front of house, performers and creatives alongside other industry professionals. Vaccinating these workers will both protect the health and safety of our world-class theatre professionals and reassure the public that our theaters are safe spaces to catch a show. With a phased reopening set to commence on April 2nd, it is critical that vaccine eligibility be extended to all entertainment professionals now so we can bring the lights back on across our cultural spaces safely.
Alongside workers involved in live productions, I urge the State to similarly extend eligibility to those involved with television, music, and motion picture production. The demands of those jobs also require close proximity. Extending eligibility to just one segment of the entertainment industry when all workers require the same protection would be short sighted. It is therefore critical that all entertainment professionals be included.
Of course, many categories of workers, from reporters to construction workers, nail salon workers to care workers, are all deserving of immediate access to the vaccine. I am pleased that supply continues to increase and am eagerly anticipating the elimination of eligibility requirements so vaccines can be offered to the population as a whole. Given the State’s current approach to extending eligibility beyond the confines of our current phase, I would urge you to consider how it can best leverage new supply of the vaccine to reach those whose employment puts them at elevated risk of contracting COVID-19. A fair and equitable re-opening of our economy depends on the vaccine and I urge you to ensure our cultural economy can survive this pandemic.
Sincerely,
Scott M. Stringer
New York City Comptroller
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4,578 Patient Hospitalizations Statewide
896 Patients in the ICU; 552 Intubated
Statewide Positivity Rate is 3.15%
76 COVID-19 Deaths in New York State Yesterday
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today updated New Yorkers on the state's progress during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
"New Yorkers have kept themselves and their families safe and remained vigilant throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and even as we vaccinate more people every day, everyone should continue practicing the behaviors that keep them safe," Governor Cuomo said. "Our distribution network stands at the ready to accept and administer an increase in vaccine supply, but New Yorkers should remember the positivity rate is a function of what they do to slow the spread. Washing hands, wearing masks and social distancing are critical tools to help us fight the virus, and they work. We're going to get to the light at the end of the tunnel, but there's work to be done before we defeat the COVID beast once and for all."
Today's data is summarized briefly below:
· Test Results Reported - 259,945
· Total Positive - 8,201
· Percent Positive - 3.15%
· 7-Day Average Percent Positive - 3.41%
· Patient Hospitalization - 4,578 (-25)
· Patients Newly Admitted - 617
· Hospital Counties - 48
· Number ICU - 896 (-17)
· Number ICU with Intubation - 552 (-6)
· Total Discharges - 159,846 (+543)
· Deaths - 76
· Total Deaths - 40,266
Exterior rendering of 3013 Barker Avenue - AM ArchitectureCSTERN Design has revealed the first architectural renderings of a seven-story rental building at 3013 Barker Avenue in Bronxwood, The Bronx. Designed by Aharon Machlis of AM Architecture, the property will replace a two-story multifamily building and yield 29 apartments.
Chaim Stern’s CSTERN Design will serve as interior planner. SKMF Queens Management is listed as the owner behind the forthcoming development.
Total built-up area will measure 22,744 square feet, with 21,773 square feet designated for residential use. Renderings from the architect appear to reveal a roof terrace, but it is unclear whether this will be reserved for a penthouse unit or for communal use. Permits filed with the city’s Department of Buildings also do not specify plans to construct any residential amenities.
Interior rendering of 3013 Barker Avenue – AM Architecture; CSTERN Design
Interior rendering of 3013 Barker Avenue – AM Architecture; CSTERN Design
The building’s vibrant teal façade is perforated by large arched windows, a combination that some critics say resembles an Art Deco-inspired vertical submarine. Along Barker Avenue, the building’s address will be pinned or painted onto the façade from the ground floor to the roof, making it hard to miss for passersby. At this elevation, the building will also feature a series of private residential balconies.
An estimated completion date has not been revealed.
Undeveloped conditions at 3013 Barker Avenue – Google Maps
