New York power outage: What we know so farPower is returning after parts of New York City suffered an outage at 6:47 p.m.Con Edison CEO John McAvoy said about 72,000 customers were affected at the height of the outage.8th Ave. was closed from 42nd St. to 72nd St.The cause is being investigated.Four subway stations lost power, impacting several subway lines. Several Broadway productions canceled Saturday night's shows, but some actors took to the streets to perform.Parts of New York City went dark Saturday in a massive power outage that affected 72,000 customers at its height, the CEO of New York City's utility company, Con Edison, said. John McAvoy said the cause was still under investigation, but said it was unlikely to be a manhole fire or an excessive load of power. The power went out at 6:47 p.m. from West 42nd St. to West 72nd St. and from 5th Ave. west to the Hudson River. Five of the six networks were restored by 10:30 p.m., McAvoy said. There were no reported … [Read more...] about Power returning after massive New York City outage
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The best hotels in New York City
New York City is brimming with show-stopping hotels, so deciding where to stay can often be overwhelming. Which is why we’ve decided to do the hard yards for you and curate our pick of the best. From best design to best icon and best rooftop pool, consider your next trip across the Atlantic sorted. You can find our pick of the best hotels in New York City below. Best for city views: The Ludlow Where? Lower East Side. Towering above eateries and boutiques that have now infiltrated the former tenement district, The Ludlow is a hip new hotel in New York’s Lower East Side. Just around the corner from Katz Deli (of When Harry Met Sally fame) and a 10-minute walk from Chinatown, the location is ideal for exploring. Yet, the Dirty French bistro and the garden bar on the ground floor may just entice you to stay – as will the rooms with stunning views across the city. Be sure to head to the rooftop to watch the sunset as the city turns on its twinkling lights. You can read … [Read more...] about The best hotels in New York City
5 mothers sue New York City over mandatory measles vaccine order
Five Brooklyn mothers have sued New York City for ordering mandatory measles vaccinations, accusing Mayor Bill de Blasio of unlawfully targeting Jews with an 'arbitrary' state of emergency. De Blasio declared a state of emergency on Tuesday, giving him the power to order vaccinations in four Brooklyn ZIP codes where 285 measles cases have been reported since October, particularly in the Orthodox Jewish community. Today, five mothers, with the support of five doctors and patient advocates, filed a lawsuit demanding the order be suspended. They say vaccines go against their religious belief that they should not put a foreign body in their or their child's body, and they believe de Blasio's order unfairly targeted Jews. But the most fiery testimonies came from the patient advocates, including one from Vera Sharav, a child survivor of the Holocaust and former librarian who has become a notorious vocal critic of the medical establishment and vaccines. In a strongly-worded … [Read more...] about 5 mothers sue New York City over mandatory measles vaccine order
New York City declares health emergency over measles outbreak in Williamsburg
New York City’s health commissioner has declared a public health emergency over a major measles outbreak in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, with 250 cases documented in the area since September 2018. Oxiris Barbot said on Tuesday that she is ordering everyone who lives, works or goes to school in Williamsburg to get vaccinated against the highly contagious disease. Measles spreads easily via coughing and sneezing, and can result in serious health complications ranging from permanent loss of hearing to brain swelling and death. Also on rt.com New York county bars unvaccinated minors from public places amid measles outbreak The commissioner’s order also says that parents and guardians of any unvaccinated children in Williamsburg aged over six months have to ensure the child is vaccinated within 48 hours of the order being issued, “unless such parent or guardian can demonstrate that the child has immunity to the disease or document that he or she … [Read more...] about New York City declares health emergency over measles outbreak in Williamsburg
New York City declares public health emergency over measles outbreak
New York — New York City declared a public health emergency Tuesday over a measles outbreak and ordered mandatory vaccinations in one neighborhood for people who may have been exposed to the virus. Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the unusual order amid what he said was a measles "crisis" in Brooklyn's Williamsburg section, where more than 250 people, mostly members of an ultra-Orthodox Jewish religious community, have gotten measles since September.The order, which applies to anyone who lives, works or goes to school in four ZIP codes in the neighborhood, comes just as federal health officials announced measles cases have spiked once more nationwide. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 465 measles cases have been reported so far this year, up from 387 the week before. The New York City declaration requires all unvaccinated people who may have been exposed to the virus to get the vaccine, including children over 6 months old. People who ignore the order … [Read more...] about New York City declares public health emergency over measles outbreak