🌱Mayor's MTA Vax Gambit + Rezoning Battles End |NYC Daily Digest

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23 November, 2021

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Happy pre-Turkey Day! MTA workers soon could be required to get the coronavirus vaccine — if Mayor Bill de Blasio gets his way. Read more below. First, today's weather: Expect plenty of sunshine. High: 47 Low: 37. Here are the top stories in New York City today: Mayor Bill de Blasio pressed Gov. Kathy Hochul to impose a strict COVID-19 vaccine mandate on MTA workers. The plea is more noteworthy given that the pair could face off in the 2022 gubernatorial election. (New York City Patch)The long-awaited Gowanus rezoning passed the City Council. It's largest rezoning during de Blasio's tenure and could transform the once-industrial neighborhood. (Park Slope Patch)Another controversial rezoning got the green light — Council members approved a tower for the New York Blood Center on the Upper East Side. (Upper East Side Patch) NYC jail guards are just 67 percent vaccinated against the coronavirus as a Dec. 1 mandate looms. De Blasio said he expects a surge of vaccinations will avert a staffing shortfall in the city's jails. (New York City Patch)A statue of Thomas Jefferson was removed from City Hall — and many Twitter users were not happy. (New York City Patch) Today's New York City Daily is brought to you by Newrez. When house hunting, choosing the right mortgage is one of the most important steps. Here's why playing it smart with your mortgage can save you cash. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in New York City: The Manhattan Transfer (8:00 PM) The DL Thanksgiving Eve General Admission 2021 (10:00 PM) Bounce NYC Thanksgiving Eve Party 2021 (10:00 PM) NYC Thanksgiving Eve Yacht Party Cruise at Skyport Marina Jewel Yacht (11:00 PM) New York City Patch Notebook NYCgo: "The Union Square Holiday Market, back after a year's hiatus, is one of several pop-up holiday markets around New York City this season. Link in bio for a full list.⁠ ⁠ One of the City's most famous and beloved holiday markets, it feature..." 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You can send them this link to subscribe. — Matt Troutman About me: I cover the citywide beat for Patch NYC after reporting on my beloved home borough of Brooklyn. Before Patch, I kicked around newspapers and other outlets in Indiana, Michigan and New York City. Along the way I've sat through innumerable trials and public meetings, picked up a national investigative reporting award, reported on televangelists flying private jets, among many other mundane, noteworthy or strange reporting experiences. In my free time, I'm a big movie buff, an aspiring home cook and am forever seeking good natural areas. You can reach me with story ideas, tips or feedback at [email protected] or call at 347-622-3654. Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming New York City Daily? I'm all ears. You can reach me at [email protected].