New COVID Cases Drop 95% In NYC Since Vaccine | NYC Roundup

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03 June, 2021

4:35 PM

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A round-up of the news stories in New York City today: New Coronavirus Cases Drop 95% In NYC Since Vaccine: Mayor The city's COVID-19 positivity rate hit another low — 0.81 percent — on Thursday amid steady virus level dip, Mayor Bill de Blasio said. Most Drivers Speed Down This Long Island City Avenue: Report The report by Transportation Alternatives tracked the speed of 1,670 New York City drivers citywide, including at Skillman Avenue in LIC. UES Black Lives Matter Group Marks 1 Year Of Nightly Vigils The group "Upper East Side for Black Lives Matter" is plotting its future after a sometimes-turbulent year of protest in Carl Schurz Park. Lucerne Shelter On The UWS To Shut Down After Court Ruling The appeal to stay at the UWS shelter was ruled moot since the petitioners have all moved out of The Lucerne and into permanent housing. NYC Creates Travel Guide For Wash Heights In a promotional effort for "In The Heights," the city created a three-day best-things-to-do guide for Washington Heights. Take a look.