AdvertisementNorth America beat smallpox Africa, Asia and South America. Europe did the same. India recorded of the lethal pox well after cases disappeared from the United States.The delays speak to the vast disparities that can emerge while controlling a pandemic through vaccination, and buried within are lessons for New York City. Whenever smallpox vaccines began to control an outbreak in a region, certain demographics or geographical areas got left behind—leaving the door open for resurgences.New York City is turning the corner on COVID-19, undoubtedly thanks to the vaccines. After...…AdvertisementNorth America beat smallpox Africa, Asia and South America. Europe did the same. India recorded of the lethal pox well after cases disappeared from the United States.The delays speak to the vast disparities that can emerge while controlling a pandemic through vaccination, and buried within are lessons for New York City. Whenever smallpox vaccines began to control an outbreak in a region, certain demographics or geographical areas got left behind—leaving the door open for resurgences.New York City is turning the corner on COVID-19, undoubtedly thanks to the vaccines. After...WW…

AdvertisementCandidates in the race for mayor are amassing fortunes as they sprint to the June 22nd primary, with figures from the city Campaign Finance Board showing $23 million raised at the mid-point of the election cycle.The numbers—analyzed by Gothamist and presented in the following data graphs—tell a story about the strength of the CFB's signature , which aims to help small-time candidates compete against deep-pocketed rivals. But they also tell us where the candidates stand when it comes to fundraising (with and without the matching programs), the number of donors for each...…AdvertisementCandidates in the race for mayor are amassing fortunes as they sprint to the June 22nd primary, with figures from the city Campaign Finance Board showing $23 million raised at the mid-point of the election cycle.The numbers—analyzed by Gothamist and presented in the following data graphs—tell a story about the strength of the CFB's signature , which aims to help small-time candidates compete against deep-pocketed rivals. But they also tell us where the candidates stand when it comes to fundraising (with and without the matching programs), the number of donors for each...WW…

AdvertisementWhile the country waits for the official results of the 2020 presidential election, the New York City Board of Elections has released for New York City. As of Thursday, these totals include only in-person voting; counting the absentee ballots . We've mapped the unofficial, in-person results so you can see how your neighborhood voted: A total of were cast, on Election Day and the .Every one of the nearly 6,000 Election Districts is part of one of about 60 Assembly Districts. Rolling up the information by Assembly District shows you how the smaller election districts add up to...…AdvertisementWhile the country waits for the official results of the 2020 presidential election, the New York City Board of Elections has released for New York City. As of Thursday, these totals include only in-person voting; counting the absentee ballots . We've mapped the unofficial, in-person results so you can see how your neighborhood voted: A total of were cast, on Election Day and the .Every one of the nearly 6,000 Election Districts is part of one of about 60 Assembly Districts. Rolling up the information by Assembly District shows you how the smaller election districts add up to...WW…

AdvertisementCoronavirus cases are now spreading more broadly across New York City. Following outbreaks in parts of Brooklyn and Queens, in both neighboring areas as well as those further from hotspots, such as Morris Heights in the Bronx and West Harlem in Manhattan.The data, along with remarks this week by city officials, suggest that the city faces a difficult battle in fending off a second wave that no longer appears contained to only a handful of neighborhoods."I would call it a slow burn," said Mark Levine, a Manhattan City Councilmember who chairs the health committee.There are...…AdvertisementCoronavirus cases are now spreading more broadly across New York City. Following outbreaks in parts of Brooklyn and Queens, in both neighboring areas as well as those further from hotspots, such as Morris Heights in the Bronx and West Harlem in Manhattan.The data, along with remarks this week by city officials, suggest that the city faces a difficult battle in fending off a second wave that no longer appears contained to only a handful of neighborhoods."I would call it a slow burn," said Mark Levine, a Manhattan City Councilmember who chairs the health committee.There are...WW…