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Open Call: Seaport Community Mural Project 2019

Friends, It’s Thursday, December 2, 2021. Welcome to my weekly update. New York City’s COVID positivity rate is now 2.82%, up from 2.13% last week. Those interested in diving more deeply into local COVID statistics can check the NYC Dept. of Health website or thecity.nyc’s COVID tracker. Only about 16% of NYC kids ages 5–11 have been vaccinated so far, so families should take advantage of the second round… Read more

Weekly update (11/24)

By Mia Edelstein on November 24, 2021

Friends, It’s Wednesday, November 24, 2021. Welcome to my weekly update. New York City’s COVID positivity rate is now 2.13%, up from 1.88% last week. Those interested in diving more deeply into local COVID statistics can check the NYC Dept. of Health website or thecity.nyc’s COVID tracker. To be fully vaccinated in time for holiday get-togethers, keep these deadlines in mind:

Christmas: J&J shot by Saturday, 12/11
Kwanzaa: J&J

Capital funding: a history

By Mia Edelstein on November 22, 2021

Over the last eight years as Borough President, I’ve distributed $213 million in capital funding for long-lasting projects such as accessibility improvements, technology upgrades, and renovations. Visit this page to learn more about the projects and how the funding breaks down by categories of public schools, cultural organizations, parks, social service organizations, housing initiatives, colleges, hospitals, libraries, and nonprofits.… Read more

B.P. Brewer in the News:
November 13–19

By Mia Edelstein on November 19, 2021

Thursday, November 18

New York Times by Matthew Haag, ‘So Much Ugliness’ as Upper East Siders Battle 16-Story Tower

Wednesday, November 17

Streetsblog by David Colon, Manhattan BP Joins Chorus Calling for a Better Third Avenue
Manhattan Times, Dyckman Farmhouse to receive major renovation
Patch by Nick Garber, Push To Remake Chaotic Midtown Ave Gains Steam With BP’s Support
amNY by Tequila Minsky, Cultural Medallion honors Terrence McNally on E.

Weekly update (11/18)

By Mia Edelstein on November 18, 2021

Friends, It’s Thursday, November 18, 2021. Welcome to my weekly update. New York City’s COVID positivity rate is now 1.88%, up from 1.55% last week. Those interested in diving more deeply into local COVID statistics can check the NYC Dept. of Health website or thecity.nyc’s COVID tracker. Anyone 18+ is now eligible for a COVID booster shot, per new guidance from the NYC Dept. of Health this week. To… Read more

B.P. Brewer in the News:
November 6–12

By Mia Edelstein on November 12, 2021

Wednesday, November 10

New York Times by James Barron, A 15-Minute Grocery Delivery That Took 21 Minutes
New York Daily News by Tim Black, NYC Chinatown lands $20 million grant for COVID comeback: Gov. Hochul
Crain’s New York by Maya Hoffman, Deal reached on $750M New York Blood Center rezoning project
The Real Deal by Kathrn Brenzel, Bad blood: City Council approves project in rare break with custom
Patch by

Weekly update 11/11

By Mia Edelstein on November 11, 2021

Friends, It’s Thursday, November 11, 2021– happy Veterans Day. Welcome to my weekly update. New York City’s COVID positivity rate is now 1.55%, up from 1.39% last week. Those interested in diving more deeply into local COVID statistics can check the NYC Dept. of Health website or thecity.nyc’s COVID tracker. If you’re not yet vaccinated, find a vaccine site– including those for kids 5+ and for boosters– here.… Read more

B.P. Brewer in the News:
October 30 – November 5

By Mia Edelstein on November 5, 2021

Thursday, November 4

West Side Rag by Carol Tannenhauser, Ban Tourist Helicopters, Elected Officials Say; 2 Bills Could Force Limits

Wednesday, November 3

Gothamist/WNYC by Stephen Nessen, Hochul Backs Cuomo’s Penn Station Pet Project And Midtown Mega Project, With A Twist
City & State by Gabriel Poblete, Will the SoHo/NoHo rezoning help or harm Chinatown? Depends who you ask.

Monday, November 1

Patch by Gus Saltonstall, Rally Denounces Anti-Dominican Xenophobia

Weekly update 11/4

By Mia Edelstein on November 4, 2021

Friends, It’s Thursday, November 4, 2021– happy Diwali! Welcome to my weekly update. New York City’s COVID positivity rate is now 1.39%, down from 1.41% last week. Those interested in diving more deeply into local COVID statistics can check the NYC Dept. of Health website or thecity.nyc’s COVID tracker. If you’re not yet vaccinated, find a vaccine site– including those for boosters– here. The big news this week… Read more