Mia Edelstein, Author at Gale Brewer

Mia Edelstein

B.P. Brewer in the News:
October 16–22

By Mia Edelstein on October 22, 2021

Thursday, October 21

Bowery Boogie, Borough President Implores Parks Commissioner to Address Community Concerns in Sara D. Roosevelt Park
The Midtown Gazette by Elizabeth Sander, Helicopter Noise Complaints Up as Commuter Flights Return

Tuesday, October 19

The Village Sun by Lincoln Anderson, B.P. Brewer calls for funds to ‘mitigate challenges’ of drug use in Midtown and Harlem — but not Washington Square Park

Monday, October 18

Patch by Nick Garber,

Weekly update 10/21

By Mia Edelstein on October 21, 2021

Friends, It’s Thursday, October 21, 2021. Welcome to my weekly update. New York City’s COVID positivity rate is now 1.66%, down from 1.97% 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 approved boosters– here. Mayor de Blasio has (finally) issued… Read more

Fall 2021 leadership development training series.

By Mia Edelstein on October 20, 2021

My leadership development series for community board members – and the civically engaged public – will be held online this year. The trainings are designed to hone expertise on important local government functions and constituencies, and all are welcome to join. How to Use Discover DYCD!
Our community board members often ask, “What youth services exist in my community?” Now, there is a quick answer! The NYC Department of… Read more

B.P. Brewer in the News:
October 9–15

By Mia Edelstein on October 15, 2021

Friday, October 15

Patch by Nick Garber, Rockefeller Center Pedestrianization Plan: What Does NYC Think?
Patch by Nick Garber, UES Blood Center Rezoning Nears Climactic Hearing Next Week
El Diario, “I was living the American dream” and the pandemic arrived: immigrant woman fights to save family legacy, famous New York chocolate shop

Thursday, October 14

NY1 by Ari Ephraim Feldman, Ground unbroken, East River Park project shows city’s steep resiliency

Weekly update 10/14

By Mia Edelstein on October 14, 2021

Friends, It’s Thursday, October 14, 2021. Welcome to my weekly update. New York City’s COVID positivity rate is now 1.97%, up from 1.76% 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 approved boosters– here. National forecasts by the CDC… Read more

B.P. Brewer in the News:
October 2–8

By Mia Edelstein on October 8, 2021

Friday, October 8

Patch by Gus Saltonstall, 2 Grocery Delivery Centers Open 190 Feet Apart On UWS: Breakdown
New York Post by Selim Algar, Carl Campanile, Nolan Hicks, and Sam Raskin, Parents rip de Blasio for ‘abominable’ plan to end Gifted and Talented program

Thursday, October 7

Gothamist by Danny Lewis, State Bill Would Close NYC’s Loophole For Unvaccinated Performers And Athletes From Out Of Town

Wednesday, October 6

NY1,

Weekly update 10/7

By Mia Edelstein on October 7, 2021

Friends, It’s Thursday, October 7, 2021. Welcome to my weekly update. New York City’s COVID positivity rate is now 1.76%, down from 2.21% last week. The number of new daily cases in the U.S. has fallen 35% since 9/1 (see the stunning graph here). 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… Read more

B.P. Brewer in the News:
September 25 – October 1

By Mia Edelstein on October 1, 2021

Thursday, September 30

The Amsterdam News by Ariama Long, Ceremonial groundbreaking for new Inwood library and housing
The City by Christine Chung, Home Court Disadvantage: Out-of-Towners Like Joe Rogan Get to Play NYC Vaccination-Free
The Real Deal by Kathryn Brenzel, City tweaks Soho rezoning proposal, but critics remain unimpressed

Monday, September 27

Patch by Michelle Rotuno-Johnson and Nick Garber, UWS Will Be Sprayed With Pesticide To Stop West Nile, City

Weekly update 9/30

By Mia Edelstein on September 30, 2021

Friends, It’s Thursday, September 30, 2021. Welcome to my weekly update. New York City’s COVID positivity rate is now 2.21%, down from 2.48% last week. Those interested in diving more deeply into 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 here (including boosters).
COMMENT My Fresh Food for Seniors program is back this fall!… Read more

Manhattan Vaccine and Recovery Task Force meetings

By Mia Edelstein on September 30, 2021

My Manhattan Vaccine and Recovery Task Force brings together government officials, health experts, industry and nonprofit leaders, and community groups to discuss how the borough can work together to defeat COVID and successfully reopen. Below, are the recordings of recent task force meetings. If you’d like to join these weekly Zoom calls (Tuesdays at 3 pm), email info@manhattanbp.nyc.gov. October 12, 2021, discussing vaccination strategies and how to help… Read more

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Mia Edelstein

B.P. Brewer in the News:
October 16–22

Weekly update 10/21

Fall 2021 leadership development training series.

B.P. Brewer in the News:
October 9–15

Weekly update 10/14

B.P. Brewer in the News:
October 2–8

Weekly update 10/7

B.P. Brewer in the News:
September 25 – October 1

Weekly update 9/30

Manhattan Vaccine and Recovery Task Force meetings

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