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File photo Subscribe in a reader The Health Department released early flu vaccination data for this year’s influenza season, showing substantial increases compared to the same time last year.  From July 1 – October 24, 2020, there was a 37% increase in the number of adults aged 19 and older who have received the vaccine compared to the same time last year (an increase of 189,017 adults [517,676 last season to 706,693 this season]), and a 27% increase for children 6 months to 18 years old (an increase of 105,881 children [397,626 last season to 503,507 this season]). In total, over 1,210,000 New Yorkers have received this year’s flu vaccine based on doses entered into the Citywide Immunization Registry. However, since adults are not required to be reported to the Registry like children are, likely more doses have been given than captured.  The City aims to have a historic flu campaign this season, with more New Yorkers getting vaccinated than ever before. All New Yorkers ...

Subscribe in a reader By Dan Gesslein, October 26, 2020  The NYPD is looking for a couple who shot a man in the 14th Street subway for urinating on the platform.  The man was standing on the platform for the Number 1 train at 14th Street at around 5:50 pm on October 18. Cops say the 24-year-old man began to urinate on the platform when he as accosted by a couple.  A man and a woman began arguing with the urinator. Then the verbally abusive male pulled out a handgun and fired off multiple rounds. The victim was struck in the neck and the back.  The gunman and his accomplice fled on a northbound train and exited at 18th Street and 7th Avenue.  Cops say the victim managed to walk out of the subway to Lenox Healthplex Hospital. He is listed in stable condition.   The gunman is described as a light-skinned male with a medium build. He was seen wearing a black bubble jacket, camouflage pants, black boots, black Du-rag and seen holding a blue string back pack....

Subscribe in a reader By Dan Gesslein, October 13, 2020  A creep who claims he just got out of prison sexually assaulted a woman on the street in Greenwich Village.  The NYPD released surveillance video of the man suspected of sexually assaulting a woman on the street.  At around 2:36 am on October 11, a 20-year-old woman had just left her friend at a bus stop and was walking in the vicinity of Barrow Street and Greenwich Street. A man ran up to her from behind and pushed her to the ground.  According to police, the attacker told the woman he had a gun and then proceeded to sexually assault her on the sidewalk. The attacker fled but not before his image was captured on a surveillance camera.  The victim was removed to Beth Israel Hospital for evaluation. Anyone with information is urged to call CRIMESTOPPERS at (800) 577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the CrimeStoppers website at WWW.NYPD...

The NYPD released surveillance video of a man suspected of mugging a 60 year old outside Chelsea Piers. Subscribe in a reader By Dan Gesslein, September 29, 2020  Police are looking for the mugger who attacked a 60-year-old man in broad daylight as he sat outside Chelsea Piers over the weekend.  At around 1:50 pm on Sunday, the 60 year old was sitting on a bench in front of Chelsea Piers at 11th Avenue. A man walked up to him and demanded his property. The robber then began to punch and push the victim.   The NYPD says the mugger fled without taking his victim’s property. The victim was treated for lacerations.   The mugger is said to be between the ages of 20 and 30. Anyone with information is urged to call CRIMESTOPPERS at (800) 577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the CrimeStoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM, on Twitter @NYPDTips. All calls are strictly confidential. ...

Pre-K, 3-K and Special Needs Students Head Back on Monday    Staggered School Openings for Rest Mayor Bill de Blasio announces the new phased in schedule for reopening NYC schools. -Photo by Mayor's Office Pre-K, 3-K and Special Needs Students Head Back on Monday    Staggered School Openings for Rest Subscribe in a reader By Dan Gesslein, September 17, 2020 Back to School will be delayed for the vast majority of NYC school children with half returning September 29 and the rest returning on October 1st.  Pre-K, 3-K and Special Needs students will return to the classroom on Monday.  Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the plan for a phased schedule for children to return to the classroom as well as the hiring of 2,500 additional teachers.  “For months, teachers, principals and school staff have been working hard to make sure our students have the education they deserve while putting health and safety first,” de Blasio said. “Today, we are announ...