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New York Cancels Democratic Presidential Primary New York Cancels Democratic Presidential Primary
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It’s Tuesday.It’s Tuesday.
Weather: Warm, dry and bright, with a high in the mid-60s.Weather: Warm, dry and bright, with a high in the mid-60s.
Alternate-side parking: Suspended through May 12. Meters are in effect.Alternate-side parking: Suspended through May 12. Meters are in effect.
New York officials canceled the state’s Democratic presidential primary, calling the vote, which had been set for June 23, “essentially a beauty contest” that the state could not afford in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.New York officials canceled the state’s Democratic presidential primary, calling the vote, which had been set for June 23, “essentially a beauty contest” that the state could not afford in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.
The decision Monday by the Democratic commissioners of the state Board of Elections made New York the first state to cancel its presidential primary. It followed a decision by Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont to end his presidential campaign, effectively conceding the Democratic nomination to former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr.The decision Monday by the Democratic commissioners of the state Board of Elections made New York the first state to cancel its presidential primary. It followed a decision by Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont to end his presidential campaign, effectively conceding the Democratic nomination to former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr.
The move Monday angered supporters of Mr. Sanders. They had mounted an email and phone campaign to pressure the Democratic election commissioners to hold the primary so their candidate could amass more delegates to the Democratic National Convention and wield greater influence over the party platform.The move Monday angered supporters of Mr. Sanders. They had mounted an email and phone campaign to pressure the Democratic election commissioners to hold the primary so their candidate could amass more delegates to the Democratic National Convention and wield greater influence over the party platform.
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Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of New York said on Monday that 337 more people had died of the virus in New York State, and Gov. Philip D. Murphy of New Jersey reported an additional 106 deaths there.Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of New York said on Monday that 337 more people had died of the virus in New York State, and Gov. Philip D. Murphy of New Jersey reported an additional 106 deaths there.
The one-day tolls were less than half of what the two states were reporting at their peaks.The one-day tolls were less than half of what the two states were reporting at their peaks.
With both states showing progress in fighting the virus, Mr. Cuomo and Mr. Murphy have begun to offer details on reopening from the lockdowns in the months ahead.With both states showing progress in fighting the virus, Mr. Cuomo and Mr. Murphy have begun to offer details on reopening from the lockdowns in the months ahead.
[Coronavirus in New York: A map and the case count.][Coronavirus in New York: A map and the case count.]
With over a million New Yorkers out of work because of the virus and the related shutdown, food banks across the state are experiencing huge jumps in demand — as much as 40 percent upstate, 100 percent in New York City and 200 percent in Westchester County, Mr. Cuomo said.With over a million New Yorkers out of work because of the virus and the related shutdown, food banks across the state are experiencing huge jumps in demand — as much as 40 percent upstate, 100 percent in New York City and 200 percent in Westchester County, Mr. Cuomo said.
He said the state would provide food banks with $25 million in emergency aid.He said the state would provide food banks with $25 million in emergency aid.
He also noted that some dairy cooperatives upstate were dumping milk because the market could not consume it.He also noted that some dairy cooperatives upstate were dumping milk because the market could not consume it.
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“You don’t need to nonessentially travel to Brooklyn,” a man said to Mayor de Blasio and the first lady, Chirlane McCray, after spotting them in Prospect Park recently. [New York Post]“You don’t need to nonessentially travel to Brooklyn,” a man said to Mayor de Blasio and the first lady, Chirlane McCray, after spotting them in Prospect Park recently. [New York Post]
A Democratic Assembly candidate in the Bronx stands by her antivaccine comments. [Daily News]A Democratic Assembly candidate in the Bronx stands by her antivaccine comments. [Daily News]
Nassau County is “within striking distancing” of reopening, the county executive, Laura Curran, said. [Newsday]Nassau County is “within striking distancing” of reopening, the county executive, Laura Curran, said. [Newsday]
The Times’s Susan Lehman writes:The Times’s Susan Lehman writes:
Are people who live in pet-friendly buildings happier? Are their apartments more valuable?Are people who live in pet-friendly buildings happier? Are their apartments more valuable?
Anecdotal evidence strongly suggests that the answer to both is yes.Anecdotal evidence strongly suggests that the answer to both is yes.
Dogs aren’t big on social distancing. They lick, sniff and slobber on one another — and on people — in elevators, lobbies and common areas in pet-friendly buildings. Conversation, friendships and romance between owners often form as a result.Dogs aren’t big on social distancing. They lick, sniff and slobber on one another — and on people — in elevators, lobbies and common areas in pet-friendly buildings. Conversation, friendships and romance between owners often form as a result.
“Pets are playful, so buildings with pets have more colors and are brighter and more fun to live in. Pets add vibrancy,” said Dr. Zaynab Satchu, a veterinarian in New York. “Dogs bridge the gap between busy people who wouldn’t otherwise meet.”“Pets are playful, so buildings with pets have more colors and are brighter and more fun to live in. Pets add vibrancy,” said Dr. Zaynab Satchu, a veterinarian in New York. “Dogs bridge the gap between busy people who wouldn’t otherwise meet.”
So maybe it shouldn’t have been a surprise when a well-established New York building changed its policies after decades of refusing to allow pets. Stewart House, a white-brick residential co-op in Greenwich Village with more than 350 apartments, took the plunge two years ago.So maybe it shouldn’t have been a surprise when a well-established New York building changed its policies after decades of refusing to allow pets. Stewart House, a white-brick residential co-op in Greenwich Village with more than 350 apartments, took the plunge two years ago.
The changes — to approve at least certain kinds of dogs and other pets — resulted in no more than a few dozen new canine neighbors. They were “Labs, doodles, very small dogs, the kind you see in most apartment buildings,” said Summer Zimberg, a Stewart House board member and a broker at Brown Harris Stevens. “The vibe in the building has changed,” she said. “It’s a friendlier place.”The changes — to approve at least certain kinds of dogs and other pets — resulted in no more than a few dozen new canine neighbors. They were “Labs, doodles, very small dogs, the kind you see in most apartment buildings,” said Summer Zimberg, a Stewart House board member and a broker at Brown Harris Stevens. “The vibe in the building has changed,” she said. “It’s a friendlier place.”
Dog owners say they hear occasional grumbling and, especially when it is wet outside, get dirty looks in the elevators.Dog owners say they hear occasional grumbling and, especially when it is wet outside, get dirty looks in the elevators.
The coronavirus has given rise to an enormous demand for companion animals, so much so that it may now be easier to find a vacant apartment than a dog to foster.The coronavirus has given rise to an enormous demand for companion animals, so much so that it may now be easier to find a vacant apartment than a dog to foster.
“For many people, pets are members of the family, sometimes the only friend or family a person has,” said Karen Copeland, a New York lawyer who specializes in animal issues. She said New York housing and civil rights laws were increasingly protective of pet owners’ rights; as a result, she said, “Manhattan has pretty much gotten to be a pet-friendly little island.”
Updated June 22, 2020Updated June 22, 2020
A commentary published this month on the website of the British Journal of Sports Medicine points out that covering your face during exercise “comes with issues of potential breathing restriction and discomfort” and requires “balancing benefits versus possible adverse events.” Masks do alter exercise, says Cedric X. Bryant, the president and chief science officer of the American Council on Exercise, a nonprofit organization that funds exercise research and certifies fitness professionals. “In my personal experience,” he says, “heart rates are higher at the same relative intensity when you wear a mask.” Some people also could experience lightheadedness during familiar workouts while masked, says Len Kravitz, a professor of exercise science at the University of New Mexico.A commentary published this month on the website of the British Journal of Sports Medicine points out that covering your face during exercise “comes with issues of potential breathing restriction and discomfort” and requires “balancing benefits versus possible adverse events.” Masks do alter exercise, says Cedric X. Bryant, the president and chief science officer of the American Council on Exercise, a nonprofit organization that funds exercise research and certifies fitness professionals. “In my personal experience,” he says, “heart rates are higher at the same relative intensity when you wear a mask.” Some people also could experience lightheadedness during familiar workouts while masked, says Len Kravitz, a professor of exercise science at the University of New Mexico.
The steroid, dexamethasone, is the first treatment shown to reduce mortality in severely ill patients, according to scientists in Britain. The drug appears to reduce inflammation caused by the immune system, protecting the tissues. In the study, dexamethasone reduced deaths of patients on ventilators by one-third, and deaths of patients on oxygen by one-fifth.The steroid, dexamethasone, is the first treatment shown to reduce mortality in severely ill patients, according to scientists in Britain. The drug appears to reduce inflammation caused by the immune system, protecting the tissues. In the study, dexamethasone reduced deaths of patients on ventilators by one-third, and deaths of patients on oxygen by one-fifth.
The coronavirus emergency relief package gives many American workers paid leave if they need to take time off because of the virus. It gives qualified workers two weeks of paid sick leave if they are ill, quarantined or seeking diagnosis or preventive care for coronavirus, or if they are caring for sick family members. It gives 12 weeks of paid leave to people caring for children whose schools are closed or whose child care provider is unavailable because of the coronavirus. It is the first time the United States has had widespread federally mandated paid leave, and includes people who don’t typically get such benefits, like part-time and gig economy workers. But the measure excludes at least half of private-sector workers, including those at the country’s largest employers, and gives small employers significant leeway to deny leave.The coronavirus emergency relief package gives many American workers paid leave if they need to take time off because of the virus. It gives qualified workers two weeks of paid sick leave if they are ill, quarantined or seeking diagnosis or preventive care for coronavirus, or if they are caring for sick family members. It gives 12 weeks of paid leave to people caring for children whose schools are closed or whose child care provider is unavailable because of the coronavirus. It is the first time the United States has had widespread federally mandated paid leave, and includes people who don’t typically get such benefits, like part-time and gig economy workers. But the measure excludes at least half of private-sector workers, including those at the country’s largest employers, and gives small employers significant leeway to deny leave.
So far, the evidence seems to show it does. A widely cited paper published in April suggests that people are most infectious about two days before the onset of coronavirus symptoms and estimated that 44 percent of new infections were a result of transmission from people who were not yet showing symptoms. Recently, a top expert at the World Health Organization stated that transmission of the coronavirus by people who did not have symptoms was “very rare,” but she later walked back that statement.So far, the evidence seems to show it does. A widely cited paper published in April suggests that people are most infectious about two days before the onset of coronavirus symptoms and estimated that 44 percent of new infections were a result of transmission from people who were not yet showing symptoms. Recently, a top expert at the World Health Organization stated that transmission of the coronavirus by people who did not have symptoms was “very rare,” but she later walked back that statement.
Touching contaminated objects and then infecting ourselves with the germs is not typically how the virus spreads. But it can happen. A number of studies of flu, rhinovirus, coronavirus and other microbes have shown that respiratory illnesses, including the new coronavirus, can spread by touching contaminated surfaces, particularly in places like day care centers, offices and hospitals. But a long chain of events has to happen for the disease to spread that way. The best way to protect yourself from coronavirus — whether it’s surface transmission or close human contact — is still social distancing, washing your hands, not touching your face and wearing masks.Touching contaminated objects and then infecting ourselves with the germs is not typically how the virus spreads. But it can happen. A number of studies of flu, rhinovirus, coronavirus and other microbes have shown that respiratory illnesses, including the new coronavirus, can spread by touching contaminated surfaces, particularly in places like day care centers, offices and hospitals. But a long chain of events has to happen for the disease to spread that way. The best way to protect yourself from coronavirus — whether it’s surface transmission or close human contact — is still social distancing, washing your hands, not touching your face and wearing masks.
A study by European scientists is the first to document a strong statistical link between genetic variations and Covid-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus. Having Type A blood was linked to a 50 percent increase in the likelihood that a patient would need to get oxygen or to go on a ventilator, according to the new study.A study by European scientists is the first to document a strong statistical link between genetic variations and Covid-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus. Having Type A blood was linked to a 50 percent increase in the likelihood that a patient would need to get oxygen or to go on a ventilator, according to the new study.
The unemployment rate fell to 13.3 percent in May, the Labor Department said on June 5, an unexpected improvement in the nation’s job market as hiring rebounded faster than economists expected. Economists had forecast the unemployment rate to increase to as much as 20 percent, after it hit 14.7 percent in April, which was the highest since the government began keeping official statistics after World War II. But the unemployment rate dipped instead, with employers adding 2.5 million jobs, after more than 20 million jobs were lost in April.The unemployment rate fell to 13.3 percent in May, the Labor Department said on June 5, an unexpected improvement in the nation’s job market as hiring rebounded faster than economists expected. Economists had forecast the unemployment rate to increase to as much as 20 percent, after it hit 14.7 percent in April, which was the highest since the government began keeping official statistics after World War II. But the unemployment rate dipped instead, with employers adding 2.5 million jobs, after more than 20 million jobs were lost in April.
States are reopening bit by bit. This means that more public spaces are available for use and more and more businesses are being allowed to open again. The federal government is largely leaving the decision up to states, and some state leaders are leaving the decision up to local authorities. Even if you aren’t being told to stay at home, it’s still a good idea to limit trips outside and your interaction with other people.States are reopening bit by bit. This means that more public spaces are available for use and more and more businesses are being allowed to open again. The federal government is largely leaving the decision up to states, and some state leaders are leaving the decision up to local authorities. Even if you aren’t being told to stay at home, it’s still a good idea to limit trips outside and your interaction with other people.
Common symptoms include fever, a dry cough, fatigue and difficulty breathing or shortness of breath. Some of these symptoms overlap with those of the flu, making detection difficult, but runny noses and stuffy sinuses are less common. The C.D.C. has also added chills, muscle pain, sore throat, headache and a new loss of the sense of taste or smell as symptoms to look out for. Most people fall ill five to seven days after exposure, but symptoms may appear in as few as two days or as many as 14 days.Common symptoms include fever, a dry cough, fatigue and difficulty breathing or shortness of breath. Some of these symptoms overlap with those of the flu, making detection difficult, but runny noses and stuffy sinuses are less common. The C.D.C. has also added chills, muscle pain, sore throat, headache and a new loss of the sense of taste or smell as symptoms to look out for. Most people fall ill five to seven days after exposure, but symptoms may appear in as few as two days or as many as 14 days.
If air travel is unavoidable, there are some steps you can take to protect yourself. Most important: Wash your hands often, and stop touching your face. If possible, choose a window seat. A study from Emory University found that during flu season, the safest place to sit on a plane is by a window, as people sitting in window seats had less contact with potentially sick people. Disinfect hard surfaces. When you get to your seat and your hands are clean, use disinfecting wipes to clean the hard surfaces at your seat like the head and arm rest, the seatbelt buckle, the remote, screen, seat back pocket and the tray table. If the seat is hard and nonporous or leather or pleather, you can wipe that down, too. (Using wipes on upholstered seats could lead to a wet seat and spreading of germs rather than killing them.)If air travel is unavoidable, there are some steps you can take to protect yourself. Most important: Wash your hands often, and stop touching your face. If possible, choose a window seat. A study from Emory University found that during flu season, the safest place to sit on a plane is by a window, as people sitting in window seats had less contact with potentially sick people. Disinfect hard surfaces. When you get to your seat and your hands are clean, use disinfecting wipes to clean the hard surfaces at your seat like the head and arm rest, the seatbelt buckle, the remote, screen, seat back pocket and the tray table. If the seat is hard and nonporous or leather or pleather, you can wipe that down, too. (Using wipes on upholstered seats could lead to a wet seat and spreading of germs rather than killing them.)
If you’ve been exposed to the coronavirus or think you have, and have a fever or symptoms like a cough or difficulty breathing, call a doctor. They should give you advice on whether you should be tested, how to get tested, and how to seek medical treatment without potentially infecting or exposing others.If you’ve been exposed to the coronavirus or think you have, and have a fever or symptoms like a cough or difficulty breathing, call a doctor. They should give you advice on whether you should be tested, how to get tested, and how to seek medical treatment without potentially infecting or exposing others.
If you’re sick and you think you’ve been exposed to the new coronavirus, the C.D.C. recommends that you call your healthcare provider and explain your symptoms and fears. They will decide if you need to be tested. Keep in mind that there’s a chance — because of a lack of testing kits or because you’re asymptomatic, for instance — you won’t be able to get tested.If you’re sick and you think you’ve been exposed to the new coronavirus, the C.D.C. recommends that you call your healthcare provider and explain your symptoms and fears. They will decide if you need to be tested. Keep in mind that there’s a chance — because of a lack of testing kits or because you’re asymptomatic, for instance — you won’t be able to get tested.
“For many people, pets are members of the family, sometimes the only friend or family a person has,” said Karen Copeland, a New York lawyer who specializes in animal issues. She said New York housing and civil rights laws were increasingly protective of pet owners’ rights; as a result, she said, “Manhattan has pretty much gotten to be a pet-friendly little island.”
It’s Tuesday — pet a dog.It’s Tuesday — pet a dog.
Dear Diary:Dear Diary:
I had a job on 42nd Street near Lexington Avenue. On my way to work each day I would stop at a deli in the Chanin Building.I had a job on 42nd Street near Lexington Avenue. On my way to work each day I would stop at a deli in the Chanin Building.
Every day, I would order the same thing — a bialy with cream cheese and a large coffee — from a counterman who never said a word.Every day, I would order the same thing — a bialy with cream cheese and a large coffee — from a counterman who never said a word.
One day, as I waited to place my order, I began to think about how boring I had become, getting the same thing every day. I scanned the menu on the wall behind the counter with the thought of trying something different.One day, as I waited to place my order, I began to think about how boring I had become, getting the same thing every day. I scanned the menu on the wall behind the counter with the thought of trying something different.
I had not made a decision when it was my turn to order, and I stuttered a bit as I began to address the counterman.I had not made a decision when it was my turn to order, and I stuttered a bit as I began to address the counterman.
“Come on, man, come on,” he said loudly, speaking to me for the first time in more than two years. “There are people waiting behind you.”“Come on, man, come on,” he said loudly, speaking to me for the first time in more than two years. “There are people waiting behind you.”
His tone annoyed me.His tone annoyed me.
“Hey, man, I am trying to get through the day just like you,” I replied. “Give me a bialy with cream cheese and a large coffee.”“Hey, man, I am trying to get through the day just like you,” I replied. “Give me a bialy with cream cheese and a large coffee.”
When I returned the next day and it was my turn to order, the counterman was quick to greet me.When I returned the next day and it was my turn to order, the counterman was quick to greet me.
“Hey, man,” he said. “How ya doin’?”“Hey, man,” he said. “How ya doin’?”
From that day on, a bialy with cream cheese and large coffee were always ready for me when it was my turn at the counter.From that day on, a bialy with cream cheese and large coffee were always ready for me when it was my turn at the counter.
— Jim Foster— Jim Foster
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