(CNN) Poliovirus has been detected in wastewater samples in New York City, suggesting likely local circulation of the virus, according to state and local health officials . "We are dealing with a trifecta. Covid is still very much here. Polio, we have identified polio in our sewage. And we're still dealing with the monkey pox crisis," New York Mayor Eric Adams said Friday on CNN's New Day. "We're addressing the threats as they come before us and we're prepared to deal with them and with the assistance of Washington, DC." 'Silent' spread of polio in New York drives CDC to consider additional vaccinations for some people In a statement about the wastewater finding, New York officials underscored the urgency of staying up to date with polio immunizations, particularly for those in the greater New York metro area. Most people in the US are protected from polio because of vaccination. The primary series of three vaccines provides 99% … [Read more...] about Poliovirus detected in wastewater samples in New York City, health officials say
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The Gilded Age For Modern Travelers: What It’s Like To Stay At The St. Regis New York
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin At the turn of the century, New York served as the epicenter of America’s Gilded Age. Those who have seen the period drama know that city socialite Caroline Astor hosted lavish parties at her Fifth Avenue mansion. One of her five children, Colonel John Jacob “Jack” Astor IV, went on to become one of the wealthiest men in America. He pursued the family business, including the development of grand hotels, and in so doing, left travelers 118 years later with a glimpse of a bygone era at The St. Regis New York . The French Beaux-Arts style hotel debuted on September 4th, 1904. Some historians consider the inn for the upper crust the apogee of Astor’s career. Unfortunately, his life was cut short at 47. He died in the sinking of the RMS Titanic in 1912, though not before helping his young, pregnant wife escape on a lifeboat. Writers often recount this story in profiles of the hotel, though I choose to mention it not … [Read more...] about The Gilded Age For Modern Travelers: What It’s Like To Stay At The St. Regis New York
Novelist Salman Rushdie attacked, wounded on stage at New York event
Author Salman Rushdie is treated by emergency personnel after he was stabbed on stage before his scheduled speech at the Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua, New York, U.S., August 12, 2022, in this picture obtained from social media. TMX/Mary Newsom – freelance journalist from Charlotte, NC/via REUTERS Salman Rushdie, the Indian-born novelist who was ordered killed by Iran in 1989 because of his writing, was attacked on stage at an event in New York and suffered an apparent stab wound to the neck, according to New York State Police and an eyewitness. A man rushed to the stage at the Chautauqua Institution in western New York state and attacked Rushdie as he was being introduced to give a talk on artistic freedom, an eyewitness said. A State Trooper present at the event took the attacker into custody, police said. Rushdie was taken by helicopter to a hospital but his condition was not yet known, police said. The police statement gave no motive for the attack. Rushdie fell to … [Read more...] about Novelist Salman Rushdie attacked, wounded on stage at New York event
Omicron Is Overwhelming New York’s Quarantine Hotel System
(Representative image) For much of the pandemic, one way that the city has tried to slow the coronavirus’s spread is by offering free hotel rooms to infected people who cannot easily isolate themselves from those they live with. But the sheer number of people who are sick with the omicron variant may be overwhelming the hotel program — both for the general public and another for people in homeless shelters. Inside one Brooklyn shelter this week, 11 women who had tested positive for the virus were crowded into a small room furnished with only a few mattresses on the floor and several chairs, two of the women said. Three people who tried to take advantage of the main hotel-quarantine system said Thursday that they either had waited days before getting a room, given up and paid for one themselves, or been stuck on hold for hours on a city hotline without anyone ever picking up. Others have posted messages on Twitter about their own long waits. “I requested a hotel over 5 … [Read more...] about Omicron Is Overwhelming New York’s Quarantine Hotel System
Harry’s Table By Cipriani Makes Market Shopping Chic On New York’s Upper West Side
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin New Yorkers have never wanted for Italian specialties shops, but New Yorkers have never seen anything quite like the new Harry’s Table by Cipriani (hereafter HTC), outside of the stunning, long-lived PECK in Milan, and far more appealing than the touristy New York EATALY stores. In its breadth of space alone—28,000 square feet—HTC sets an unhurried pace, and, while sometime in the future it may be jammed, for the moment the eight-week-old market is a civilized pleasure to visit, shop in and eat at. HTC is located at ground level in the dwarfing, monolithic Two Waterline Square, near Lincoln Center, from which it currently draws most of its clientele. Since parking (outside of an expensive lot) is almost impossible, dropping by for those who do not live in the area will require you take a taxi or car service. The sprawling food market is the first by the Cipriani family, whose legendary history dates back to 1931, … [Read more...] about Harry’s Table By Cipriani Makes Market Shopping Chic On New York’s Upper West Side
Need a new AC? This smart air conditioner is powerful and efficient
Windmill wants to solve one of summer’s most intractable problems: the blight of ugly air conditioners. The New York-based startup launched in 2020 with a 10,000-person waitlist for its $415 smart AC, a sleek window unit that has more in common, design-wise, with Apple’s HomePods than the hulking air conditioners of yore. The first run of units sold out within 48 hours. advertisement advertisement This April, Windmill’s wifi-enabled air conditioners got a mini makeover with the reveal of a smaller $365 unit —a 6,000-BTU AC that cools up to 250-sq ft., which makes it ideal for a city apartment or office space. (Compared to the original 8.3k BTU $415 unit that we reviewed last year.) The line expansion arrives alongside the announcement of a $10 million fundraising round and the addition of Walmart to the direct-to-consumer brand’s list of big-box retailers, which already includes Home Depot and P.C. Richard & Son . Founded by Ryan … [Read more...] about Need a new AC? This smart air conditioner is powerful and efficient
Financial Anxiety Is Increasing As Inflation Surges, And People Are Living Paycheck To Paycheck
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin The wild party is over, and the United States is now dealing with the hangover. Americans are experiencing the adverse effects of consequential decisions made by the Federal Reserve Bank and the U.S. government. The institutions distorted the economy by printing too much money and spending trillions of dollars on various stimulus programs . To revitalize the economy in the wake of business shutdowns during the pandemic, the Fed—through quantitative easing—bought Treasury and agency mortgage-backed securities—amounting to around $8.5 trillion . The cascade of money flooding the market, in part, led to the rapid rise in inflation. Once inflation rose uncontrollably, it was clear that the jig was up. The Fed has no other choice than clamp down on the economy, which will catalyze job losses, to fight ruinous inflation. Inflation, Yet Another Tax These actions result in a lower quality of life for many people. … [Read more...] about Financial Anxiety Is Increasing As Inflation Surges, And People Are Living Paycheck To Paycheck
FBI removed ‘top secret’ documents from Trump’s home, US gov’t says
An officer from the New York City Police Department (NYPD) stands guard inside Trump Tower, after former U.S. President Donald Trump said that FBI agents raided his Mar-a-Lago home in Palm Beach, Florida, in Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S., August 12, 2022. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly FBI agents who searched former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home in Florida this week removed 11 sets of classified documents including some marked as “top secret”, the U.S. Justice Department said Friday while also disclosing it has probable cause to believe he violated the Espionage Act. The bombshell disclosures were made in legal documents released four days after FBI agents carried out the search of Trump’s residence based on a warrant approved by a federal magistrate judge. The Justice Department told U.S. Magistrate Judge Bruce Reinhart in its warrant application that it had probable cause to believe that Trump violated the Espionage Act, a federal law that prohibits the possession … [Read more...] about FBI removed ‘top secret’ documents from Trump’s home, US gov’t says
Five Chinese Companies Leave NY Stock Exchange — Here’s Why More Could Follow
Five state-owned Chinese companies announced that they would delist from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Friday, as tensions between China and the U.S. remain high and a dispute over regulatory issues remains unresolved, Reuters reported. Oil conglomerate Sinopec, China Life Insurance, Aluminum Corporation of China, PetroChina and the Sinopec subsidiary Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co. all annouced they would delist from the NYSE at the end of August, Reuters reported . Companies listed on the NYSE are required by U.S. law to submit to U.S. auditing, which China has refused to do, leading to the possibility that Chinese companies remaining listed may be forcibly removed by the U.S., according to The Wall Street Journal . (RELATED: Here’s How Markets Reacted To Pelosi’s Taiwan Trip) “These companies have strictly complied with the rules and regulatory requirements of the U.S. capital market since their listing in the U.S. and made the delisting choice for their own … [Read more...] about Five Chinese Companies Leave NY Stock Exchange — Here’s Why More Could Follow
5 bags that are perfect for your summer weekend getaways
Memorial Day is approaching quickly, and the unofficial beginning of summer also marks a big uptick in weekend trips to make the most of the season. Whether you’re flying, driving, or taking a train, a tried and true companion on these trips is the humble weekender bag. In the interest of helping you give your weekend trips an upgrade this year, we had Fast Company editors and writers try five bags and give their honest opinion. advertisement advertisement Everlane Quilted Weekender I am in the process of packing up my stuff and moving to a new apartment at the moment and the Everlane quilted weekender bag has proved incredibly useful for carting a ton of clothes back and forth to consign at The RealReal and Buffalo Exchange. It is lightweight and deceptively huge with a lot of different compartments so I can fit a lot in. The minimalist quilted design also looks nice and chic (certainly beats the blue Ikea bag I was using before). It’s been marked … [Read more...] about 5 bags that are perfect for your summer weekend getaways