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NYC vaccine mandate blocked by judge in blow to Bill de Blasio Headline from Newsweek, on the newest of 2 developments
The Supreme Court of New York has suspended the mayor's mandate for New York City workers, pending a court hearing set for December 14.
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Dec 6, 2021
NYC Expands Vaccine Mandate to All Private-Sector Workers
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Dec 8, 2021 Newest
NYC vaccine mandate blocked by judge in blow to Bill de Blasio
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NWI Times
NYC to impose vaccine mandate on private sector employers ↗ (opens NWI Times) Published Dec 5, 2021
Same headline from 30 more outlets NWI Times's feed description NEW YORK (AP) — From big Wall Street banks to corner grocery stores, all private employers in New York City will have to require their workers to get vaccinated against
12News Now Beaumont
NYC vaccine mandate to be imposed on private sector employers ↗ (opens 12News Now Beaumont) Published Dec 5, 2021
Same headline from 16 more outlets 12News Now Beaumont's feed description The city's mayor said all New York City employers will have to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for their workers by Dec. 27.
Al Jazeera
NYC to impose COVID vaccine mandate on private employers ↗ (opens Al Jazeera) Published Dec 5, 2021
Al Jazeera's feed description The move, announced by the city’s mayor, comes amid rising concerns over the spread of the Omicron variant.
FOX 5 New York
NYC announces new vaccine mandate for all private- sector employers ↗ (opens FOX 5 New York) Published Dec 5, 2021
Same headline from 7 more outlets FOX 5 New York's feed description Beginning Dec. 27, all private-sector employers in New York City must require that their employees be fully vaccinated for the coronavirus, announced Mayor Bill de Blasio.
The Guardian
New York City sets Covid vaccine mandate for all private employers ↗ (opens The Guardian) Published Dec 5, 2021
The Guardian's feed description New rules will take effect on 22 December while vaccinations are already required for city employees
France 24
New York sets private sector vaccine mandate ↗ (opens France 24) Published Dec 5, 2021
France 24's feed description New York Mayor Bill de Blasio on Monday announced a blanket Covid-19 vaccine mandate for the private sector in the United States' biggest city, starting from late December.
Portland Press Herald
All private New York City businesses required to mandate COVID vaccines, mayor says ↗ (opens Portland Press Herald) Published Dec 5, 2021
Portland Press Herald's feed description Mayor Bill de Blasio says all New York City employers will have to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for their workers.
Delaware Public Media
New York City orders a 'first-in-the-nation' vaccine mandate for private companies ↗ (opens Delaware Public Media) Published Dec 5, 2021
Delaware Public Media's feed description Mayor Bill de Blasio made the announcement on Monday, saying the decision was designed to help head off the worsening coronavirus surge.
NBC New York
Is NYC Private Sector Vaccine Mandate Legal? What to Know ↗ (opens NBC New York) Published Dec 5, 2021
NBC New York's feed description New York City’s COVID vaccine mandate is expanding to the entire private sector in a matter of weeks, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday. Amid many questions, this one stands out for many.
Politico
De Blasio imposes sweeping vaccine requirement on New York businesses ↗ (opens Politico) Published Dec 5, 2021
Same headline from 1 more outlet Politico's feed description De Blasio said the requirement was intended to blunt the threat posed by the new Omicron variant — but he did not say how the city would enforce the rules.
Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
New York City mayor says he is imposing a COVID-19 vaccine mandate on private sector employers ↗ (opens Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier) Published Dec 5, 2021
Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier's feed description NEW YORK (AP) — New York City mayor says he is imposing a COVID-19 vaccine mandate on private sector employers.
Insider
NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio 'blindsided' business leaders by announcing his private employer vaccine mandate on MSNBC's 'Morning Joe' ↗ (opens Insider) Published Dec 5, 2021
Insider's feed description With the employer mandate taking effect five days before he leaves office, it's unclear if Mayor-elect Eric Adams will end up enforcing it.
Breitbart News
NYC to Mandate Coronavirus Vaccine for All Private Sector Employees ↗ (opens Breitbart News) Published Dec 5, 2021
Breitbart News's feed description New York City will mandate the coronavirus vaccine for all private sector employees starting December 27, 2021.
CBS News
New York City is first in nation to impose COVID vaccine mandate on private sector employers ↗ (opens CBS News) Published Dec 5, 2021
CBS News's feed description "We in New York City have decided to use a preemptive strike to really do something bold to stop the further growth of COVID," Mayor Bill de Blasio said.
Voice of America
New York City Imposes Private Employer Vaccine Mandate ↗ (opens Voice of America) Published Dec 5, 2021
Voice of America's feed description New requirement will affect 184,000 businesses in three weeks
KTVZ Bend
New York to mandate Covid vaccines for all private sector workers ↗ (opens KTVZ Bend) Published Dec 5, 2021
KTVZ Bend's feed description By Aaron Cooper, CNN Business All private sector employers in New York City will now be required to implement a Covid-19 vaccine mandate by December 27, the city’s mayor Bill De Blasio announced Monday. Public sector workers were already subject to vaccine mandates.
Wyoming Public Media
New York City orders a '1st-in-the-nation' vaccine mandate for private companies ↗ (opens Wyoming Public Media) Published Dec 5, 2021
Wyoming Public Media's feed description Mayor Bill de Blasio made the announcement on Monday, saying the decision was designed to help head off the worsening coronavirus surge.
Maine Public
As NYC sets broad vaccine mandate for workers, federal vaccine rules remain blocked ↗ (opens Maine Public) Published Dec 5, 2021
Maine Public's feed description By the end of the month, workers in New York City must be vaccinated against COVID-19, but nationwide, federal vaccine rules are on hold due to numerous legal challenges.
Fox News
De Blasio announces vaccine mandate for private sector workers ↗ (opens Fox News) Published Dec 5, 2021
Fox News's feed description New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Monday issued a “preemptive strike,” mandating that all private sector employees in the Big Apple be vaccinated against COVID-19 amid the new threat posed by the omicron variant beginning Dec. 27.
WHEC Rochester
Mayor: Vaccine mandates to be required for all NYC employers ↗ (opens WHEC Rochester) Published Dec 5, 2021
Same headline from 2 more outlets WHEC Rochester's feed description Vaccinations are already required for city employees including teachers, police officers and firefighters, and a vaccination mandate for employees of private and religious schools was announced last week.
Gothamist
NYC Will Mandate COVID-19 Vaccines For All Private Sector Workers ↗ (opens Gothamist) Published Dec 5, 2021
Gothamist's feed description At least two doses of the vaccines, rather than one, will also be required for indoor activities such as restaurants, gyms and entertainment venues.
Inc.
New York City Just Mandated Vaccines for All Private Employers. What That Means For You ↗ (opens Inc.) Published Dec 5, 2021
Inc.'s feed description The new measure will require an additional 184,000 businesses to institute vaccine mandates.
WMUR
NYC to impose COVID-19 vaccine mandate on private sector employers ↗ (opens WMUR) Published Dec 5, 2021
WMUR's feed description Mayor Bill de Blasio said the new mandate is aimed at preventing a spike in coronavirus infections during the holiday season and the colder months.
The Times of Israel
New York City to impose vaccine mandate on private sector employers ↗ (opens The Times of Israel) Published Dec 5, 2021
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Forbes
Outgoing New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio Orders A ‘Preemptive Strike’ Requiring All Private Employers To Have Their Workers Vaccinated ↗ (opens Forbes) Published Dec 5, 2021
Forbes's feed description In a stunning and controversial announcement, outgoing New York Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a "preemptive strike," by mandating all private employers in New York City to get their workers vaccinated.
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