🌱NYC Nears 23K COVID Cases + Score A Test | Daily Digest

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23 December, 2021

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Merry Christmas Eve! But yet again, there's a Scrooge — the coronavirus is reaching levels in New York City unseen since the pandemic began. Roughly 23,000 COVID-19 cases were detected in a single day. And the average COVID-19 positivity rate stood at 11.38 percent. So, now might be a good time to remind you of health officials' advice on holiday gatherings and travel: make your plans around the people most vulnerable in your life. NYC Nears 23K COVID Cases In A Single Day: Data Of course, any Christmas gathering won't be safe unless everyone has tested negative. Unfortunately, long lines persist at testing sites throughout the city. But it might be easier to score an at-home test, if you know where to look. Here's How To Score An At-Home COVID Test In New York City Don't celebrate Christmas? Want to do some walking and shopping in relatively empty stores? Take a look at what's open and closed this holiday. Christmas Day And Christmas Eve 2021: What's Open, Closed In NYC? What Else We're Reading: Joan Didion, the famed author of "The Year Of Magical Thinking" and numerous other works, died at her home in Manhattan. (Malibu Patch)Another comically small New York City apartment is going viral on TikTok. "I lowered my expectations and still they were too high," one person commented. (West Village Patch)The city is taking another stab at cracking down on placard abuse. This time, traffic cops will get digital readers to investigate illegally parked cars with city placards. (Bed-Stuy Patch)The omicron variant drove United States coronavirus cases past delta's peak. (New York Times) Keep up with your neighborhood by signing up to a local newsletter: https://patch.com/subscribe And now, today's weather: Milder with variable clouds. Then a chance of rain overnight. High: 45 Low: 40. Today's New York City Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at Verizon. They're building the fastest 5G network in the country. To learn how 5G is going to change life for you and your community — and to get access to this amazing technology — click here. And thank you Verizon for sponsoring this community resource in New York City! Today in New York City: Enjoy an Unforgettable Holiday Feast at Churrascaria Plataforma (1:00 PM) New York String Orchestra - Carnegie Hall (7:00 PM) Meshugana Comedy December 23 and 24 (7:30 PM) The 35th Annual Matzoball® (9:00 PM) From my notebook: Central Park: "The Dairy is looking pretty sweet lately—and no, we're not talking about its recent restoration! Just in time for the holidays, #CentralParkConservancy staff Harriet constructed this culinary masterpiece of the visitor center located on ..." (Instagram) Mayor Bill de Blasio: "Free at home test kits are also available at City-run #COVID19 testing sites. nyc.gov/covidtest" (Instagram) Second Chance Rescue NYC Dogs: "Rise and shine, ladies and gents! Have you had your morning tea? Fess up, I see that glazed look in your eyes. Or is that just because it's Thursday and you're so close to the weekend? Do you see? I've got intuition - just like my namesa..." (Facebook) The High Line: "This photo of a little Christmas tree was made 20 years ago by Joel Sternfeld when the High Line was a forgotten elevated railway overtaken by nature. Ken Robson lived in an apartment next to the High Line and would cross from his window..." (Facebook) Central Park: "As 2021 comes to an end, we'd like to thank our community—all of YOU!—for playing a vital role in the health and care of Central Park. Collectively, the #CentralParkConservancy and our Park community ensure that New Yorkers have a place ..." (Instagram) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! 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