New York City Mayor Set to Lift Vaccine Mandate on Athletes, Performers: Report
2 years, 9 months ago

New York City Mayor Set to Lift Vaccine Mandate on Athletes, Performers: Report

News 18  

New York Mayor Eric Adams is set to lift the city’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for performers and professional athletes as early as this week, Politico reported on Wednesday, a rule that has come under growing criticism by local sports teams. The mandate, imposed by former Mayor Bill de Blasio, is part of a larger order that all private-sector workers in New York City must show proof of vaccination, pro athletes included. Among the unvaccinated athletes at the center of the controversy has been New York Nets basketball star Kyrie Irving. At the time, he also said professional sports teams would have to be patient, saying that the city would evaluate its requirements “layer by layer.” Read all the Latest Sports News and Breaking News here

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NYC ending COVID-19 vaccination mandate for city employees
1 year, 10 months ago

NYC ending COVID-19 vaccination mandate for city employees

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — New York City, which once had the nation’s strictest workplace vaccination rules for COVID-19, is ending one of its last such mandates, saying it will no longer require the shots for municipal employees including police officers, firefighters and teachers. We’re grateful that we can now, as we leave the emergency phase of the pandemic, modify more of …

NYC ending vaccine mandate for private employers on Nov. 1
2 years, 3 months ago

NYC ending vaccine mandate for private employers on Nov. 1

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — New York City will lift its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for private-sector employers on Nov. 1, Mayor Eric Adams said Tuesday in another sign of the city’s gradual return to pre-pandemic norms. The city began requiring almost all private businesses to ban unvaccinated employees from the workplace in December 2021, just as the Omicron wave began claiming hundreds …

NYC lifts vaccine rule that blocked athletes from home games
2 years, 8 months ago

NYC lifts vaccine rule that blocked athletes from home games

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — New York City’s mayor exempted athletes and performers — including Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving — from the city’s vaccine mandate Thursday, while keeping the rule in place for private and public workers who risk losing their jobs for refusing to get inoculated. Adams’ predecessor, Mayor Bill de Blasio, made vaccination mandatory as a workplace safety rule …

NYC Mayor Adams says it’s one rule for millionaires and one for normal workers with his new vaccine rule
2 years, 8 months ago

NYC Mayor Adams says it’s one rule for millionaires and one for normal workers with his new vaccine rule

The Independent  

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NYC mayor allows unvaccinated athletes play home games
2 years, 8 months ago

NYC mayor allows unvaccinated athletes play home games

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy New York City's mayor …

New York City To Let Unvaccinated Athletes Play Home Games
2 years, 9 months ago

New York City To Let Unvaccinated Athletes Play Home Games

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING NEW YORK — New York City’s mayor will announce Thursday that he’s exempting athletes and performers from the city’s vaccine mandate for private workers, a move that will allow Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving to play home games and unvaccinated baseball players to take the field when their season begins. Yankees star Aaron Judge refused to directly …

NBA star Kyrie Irving could be allowed to play as NYC exempts athletes from vaccine mandate
2 years, 9 months ago

NBA star Kyrie Irving could be allowed to play as NYC exempts athletes from vaccine mandate

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy New York City mayor …

New York City to end vaccine mandates for performers and athletes
2 years, 9 months ago

New York City to end vaccine mandates for performers and athletes

NPR  

New York City to end vaccine mandates for performers and athletes Enlarge this image toggle caption Phelan M. Ebenhack/AP Phelan M. Ebenhack/AP NEW YORK — New York city's mayor will announce Thursday that he's exempting athletes and performers from the city's vaccine mandate for private workers. The move will allow Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving, who refused to be vaccinated …

NYC may lift rules requiring face masks for children under 5
2 years, 9 months ago

NYC may lift rules requiring face masks for children under 5

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy New York City Mayor Eric …

Big cities drop more COVID-19 measures in push for normalcy
2 years, 9 months ago

Big cities drop more COVID-19 measures in push for normalcy

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — New York City and Los Angeles are lifting some of their strictest COVID-19 prevention measures as officials in big cities around the U.S. push for a return to normalcy after two grueling years of the pandemic. New York City, which has long prided itself as having the nation’s toughest COVID-19 safety protocols, will do away with several …

If NYC lifts this indoor vaccine mandate, Kyrie Irving still won’t be able to play at home
2 years, 9 months ago

If NYC lifts this indoor vaccine mandate, Kyrie Irving still won’t be able to play at home

CNN  

CNN — New York City plans to soon lift one of its Covid-19 vaccine requirements for indoor activities, but Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving, who is unvaccinated, still won’t be able to play home games due to the city’s workplace vaccine mandate, a city official confirmed to CNN. On Sunday, New York Mayor Eric Adams announced that provided the city’s …

Nets’ Kyrie Irving could return to home court soon as NYC mayor Eric Adams plans to phase out vaccine mandate
2 years, 10 months ago

Nets’ Kyrie Irving could return to home court soon as NYC mayor Eric Adams plans to phase out vaccine mandate

New York Times  

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving could soon be eligible to appear in home games after New York City Mayor Eric Adams told reporters Wednesday that the city plans to phase out the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Following the mayor's comments, Nets coach Steve Nash said Irving is working toward being able to play full-time if the mandate is lifted. Adams' announcement …

NYC fires more than 1,000 workers over vaccine mandate
2 years, 10 months ago

NYC fires more than 1,000 workers over vaccine mandate

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — New York City fired more than a thousand workers who failed to comply with the city’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate, the mayor’s office said Monday. The city sent notices in late January to up to 4,000 workers, saying they had to show proof they got at least two doses of the vaccine or else they’d lose their jobs. …

Newly sworn-in New York Mayor Eric Adams calls for resilience against COVID
2 years, 11 months ago

Newly sworn-in New York Mayor Eric Adams calls for resilience against COVID

LA Times  

New York Mayor Eric Adams hugs commuter Pauline Munemya as he rides the subway to City Hall on his first day in office Saturday. New York City’s new mayor, Eric Adams, pledged Saturday to steer the nation’s largest city out of the pandemic by drawing on the resilience of its people, and promised a government that works better, even if …

NYC vaccination mandate for the private sector takes effect
2 years, 11 months ago

NYC vaccination mandate for the private sector takes effect

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — New York City’s sweeping mandate requiring nearly all private-sector businesses to ban unvaccinated employees from the workplace took effect Monday amid a spike in coronavirus infections, leaving some employers grappling with thorny personnel decisions. “I just think it’s immoral to fire somebody because of a personal medical choice.” Some business owners and workers are planning a legal …

For NYC businesses, vaccine mandates put damper on holiday
3 years ago

For NYC businesses, vaccine mandates put damper on holiday

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A surprise year-end decree by New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio ordering virtually all businesses in his city to get workers vaccinated has sowed confusion and frustration — and could set off a mad holiday dash to force vaccine holdouts to choose between jabs or jobs. “I’m not going to lose a good employee because of …

Mayor: 9 in 10 NYC workers vaccinated as deadline nears
3 years, 1 month ago

Mayor: 9 in 10 NYC workers vaccinated as deadline nears

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Nine in 10 New York City municipal workers received COVID-19 vaccinations as a Monday deadline loomed under a city mandate, according to Mayor Bill de Blasio. Under a city mandate, those who haven’t received at least one dose of the vaccine will be put on unpaid leave starting Monday, raising the possibility of shortages of police, fire …

New York firefighters suspended after threatening state senator's staff over vaccine mandate
3 years, 1 month ago

New York firefighters suspended after threatening state senator's staff over vaccine mandate

Daily Mail  

Six New York City firefighters angry with the city's COVID vaccine mandate were suspended after they drove a fire truck to a state senator's office and threatened his staff over the requirement - which the state lawmaker had nothing to do with. State Senator Zellnor Myrie said firefighters from Ladder 113 in Brooklyn parked an in-service fire truck outside his …

Judge won't stop vaccine mandate for NYC cops, other workers
3 years, 1 month ago

Judge won't stop vaccine mandate for NYC cops, other workers

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. PBA President Pat Lynch said in a statement that …

NBA commissioner hopes Kyrie Irving changes his mind over COVID-19 vaccine
3 years, 2 months ago

NBA commissioner hopes Kyrie Irving changes his mind over COVID-19 vaccine

The Hindu  

National Basketball Association Commissioner Adam Silver hopes Kyrie Irving will eventually get vaccinated and said he respects New York City's COVID-19 regulations that have put the Brooklyn Nets guard's season under doubt. Irving said last week he was "being true to what feels good" by choosing not to get vaccinated after the Brooklyn Nets decided he would not be allowed …

Kyrie Irving 'being true' to himself by not getting vaccinated
3 years, 2 months ago

Kyrie Irving 'being true' to himself by not getting vaccinated

The Hindu  

Kyrie Irving said he was "being true to what feels good" by choosing not to get vaccinated after the Brooklyn Nets decided he will not be allowed to practice or play with them until he complies with New York City's COVID-19 vaccine mandate. A New York mandate requires proof of at least one shot of the vaccine to enter large …

NBA: Brooklyn Nets' Kyrie Irving 'doing what's best' for himself in declining COVID-19 vaccine
3 years, 2 months ago

NBA: Brooklyn Nets' Kyrie Irving 'doing what's best' for himself in declining COVID-19 vaccine

Firstpost  

Irving addressed the issue on Instagram Live on Wednesday, confirming that he hoped to be back on the floor with teammates eventually. New York: Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving says he’s “doing what’s best for me” in declining a Covid-19 vaccine, a move that will see him sidelined from NBA play. “Do what’s best for you, but I am not …

United Airlines must delay its vaccine mandate for workers seeking an exemption
3 years, 2 months ago

United Airlines must delay its vaccine mandate for workers seeking an exemption

NPR  

United Airlines must delay its vaccine mandate for workers seeking an exemption Enlarge this image toggle caption Nam Y. Huh/AP Nam Y. Huh/AP A federal judge in Texas ordered United Airlines to temporarily halt its plan to put unvaccinated employees on unpaid leave if they have requested an exemption from the company's COVID-19 vaccine mandate. But for the small portion …

NBA: Kyrie Irving misses Brooklyn Nets' practice in New York City after refusing to get vaccinated
3 years, 2 months ago

NBA: Kyrie Irving misses Brooklyn Nets' practice in New York City after refusing to get vaccinated

Firstpost  

New York has implemented new health and safety regulations which do not allow unvaccinated athletes to take part in practices and games. Irving would need proof of at least one vaccine shot in order to practice at the Barclays Center arena. Los Angeles: Brooklyn point guard Kyrie Irving, who has been staunchly against getting vaccinated for the coronavirus, missed the …

NBA: Kyrie Irving misses first practice session after Brooklyn Nets return to New York
3 years, 2 months ago

NBA: Kyrie Irving misses first practice session after Brooklyn Nets return to New York

Firstpost  

Kyrie Irving hasn’t said if he has been vaccinated against COVID-19, asking for privacy when pressed about his status during the team’s media day on 27 September New York: Kyrie Irving didn’t practice with the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday, again remaining away from the team amid questions about his availability to play in New York because of the city’s vaccine …

NBA: Players with New York, San Francisco teams that resist vaccines would lose half their pay
3 years, 2 months ago

NBA: Players with New York, San Francisco teams that resist vaccines would lose half their pay

Firstpost  

NBA’s policy means players with teams based in San Francisco and New York — where local regulations require full vaccination for indoor events — must get vaccinated or else risk seeing their pay effectively cut in half. Los Angeles: The NBA said on Wednesday players who do not comply with local COVID-19 vaccination mandates will be docked pay for games …

Irving asks for privacy about vaccine, availability for Nets
3 years, 2 months ago

Irving asks for privacy about vaccine, availability for Nets

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Unable to attend the Brooklyn Nets’ media day, Kyrie Irving asked for privacy Monday when pressed about his vaccination status and availability for home games. “As of right now, please just respect my privacy regarding anything — home games, what’s happening with vaccination.” The players who were asked about Irving said they weren’t concerned. “I still the …

New York vaccine mandates: What you need to know
3 years, 2 months ago

New York vaccine mandates: What you need to know

CNN  

CNN — Monday is the deadline for tens of thousands of New York workers to be vaccinated against Covid-19. The vaccines were mandated by New York City for public school employees, by the state for health care workers and by the state’s court system for staff members after the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine received full approval from the US Food and Drug …

US Open COVID protocols changed: Fans need vaccination proof
3 years, 3 months ago

US Open COVID protocols changed: Fans need vaccination proof

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — U.S. Open spectators now must show proof of at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to attend matches, a change made less than 72 hours before the tennis tournament starts. The U.S. Tennis Association announced Friday that the New York City mayor’s office decided to require proof of vaccination to go into Arthur Ashe Stadium, the …

Bronx Boosters: Yankee Stadium becomes mass vaccination site
3 years, 10 months ago

Bronx Boosters: Yankee Stadium becomes mass vaccination site

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Yankee Stadium was opened as a COVID-19 mass vaccination site Friday by officials trying to boost inoculation rates in surrounding Bronx neighborhoods hard hit by the pandemic. “The Bronx has suffered.” De Blasio, a Red Sox fan, donned a Yankees cap in gratitude to the team and declared himself a fan of Boston’s archrival “for one day …

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