CORONAVIRUS & MONKEYPOX
1. HERE’S THE NY SCOOP
THE STATS:
| 1,232, 536 vaccines bivalent vaccines 139 new hospitalizations 1,851 new cases |
GOOD NEWS
| Ski Season is Finally Here! – After a long Winter sans snow, over a foot of powder dropped into the Catskills, giving ski resorts a much sought-after reprieve. Hey, at least there are still 2 weeks of Winter left. A Plan to Get Rid of Ugly Scaffolding – A new plan by Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine is calling for the removal of old scaffolding. There are over 4000 scaffolds across the city with one being up since 2006! More like..scoff-foldings. Ok, I’ll stop. |
BAD NEWS
| NYC is Overdosing – Every 3 hours, a New Yorker dies of an overdose. Last year, more New Yorkers died from overdoses than suicides, homicides, and automobile accidents combined. Fentanyl is real, y’all. Stay safe out there. |
GIVE US THE SCOOP
2. THE GRAND PLAN TO TURN CONEY ISLAND INTO A…CASINO?
Welcome to our latest deep dive (which is written entirely without the help of ChatGPT, but the random musings of yours truly). Following up on our last newsletter about New York’s addiction to gambling comes a new plan to turn Brooklyn’s iconic Coney Island into a bonafide, starry-eyed casino by the sea. WHAT’S HAPPENING IN CONEY ISLAND? The plan hails from Joseph Sitt, owner of Thor Equities (made famous for buying up Coney Island property in the early 2000s) and women’s fashion line, Ashley Stewart. Sitt, a native Brooklynite born and raised in Coney Island has been vocal about bringing Coney Island to its original glory days. CONEY ISLAND, REALLY? While most people think of Nathan’s Hot Dog when they think of Coney Island, at its prime, the beach saw over a million visitors per day and was the number one resort for America’s wealthy and elite. With three primary amusement parks (Steeplechase, Dreamland & Luna) competing for America’s attention, the gamut of attractions ranged from an elephant-shaped hotel (that later turned into a brothel, okurrr), a mini-village of over 300 little people from all over the world called Lilliputia aka “Midget City” and the world’s first roller coaster in 1884. Coney Island also inadvertently played a part in medical advancement with its Baby Incubator exhibit in Luna Park. Headed by Dr. Martin Couney and an actual rotating cast of doctors and nurses, visitors could gawk at premature babies in a hospital ward. The exhibit ended up saving the lives of thousands of premature babies and offered free treatment to parents of premature babies. SO, WILL “THE CONEY” HAPPEN? So far, there are 2 other bids for casinos in NYC, including the Hudson Yards and Times Square. Critics argue that Coney Island is seasonal by nature, and will be cold, even for casino-goers. Supporters argue that reinvigorating Coney Island will bring thousands of mostly union, well-paying jobs that could uplift the local community. The bid has been placed, but we won’t find out if there are any chances of it happening until next year. What do you think? Let us know! |
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3. IT’S WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH!
This March, The New York Public Library celebrates women, past and present, who have been active in all forms of media and storytelling in honor of Women’s History Month. Join the NYPL for recommended reading, programs, resources, and more. Plus, check out book lists that highlight the contributions of women writers and look back on the women who helped build NYPL. Tap the link below to see upcoming events! |
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