N.Y. Today: New Yorkers Reflect on a Stressful Week Back at School Amid Omicron Wave

Two dozen interviews with parents, educators and students revealed a range of opinions about.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story January 8, 2022 Natalie Keyssar for The New York Times New Yorkers Reflect on a Stressful Week Back at School Amid Omicron Wave Two dozen interviews with parents, educators and students revealed a range of opinions about whether schools should remain open. But most said the return to classrooms had been bumpy. By Eliza Shapiro, Ashley Wong and Karen Zraick New York Gets Its First Major Snow of the Season At least five inches of snow blanketed the city and surrounding areas, part of the second winter storm to hit the East Coast this week. By Patrick McGeehan, Christine Chung and Derrick Bryson Taylor More Patients, Fewer Workers: Omicron Pushes New York Hospitals to Brink The current spike in coronavirus cases appears to be less deadly than earlier waves, but some safety-net hospitals are still being severely strained. By Sharon Otterman and Joseph Goldstein Groping Charge Against Cuomo Is Dismissed A brief court appearance brought to a close one of the most serious legal threats the former governor faced over the sexual harassment allegations that led to his resignation. By Luis Ferré-Sadurní Families of Veterans Who Died of Covid Win $53 Million Legal Settlement The New Jersey nursing home settlement is believed to be the first of its kind nationwide. By Tracey Tully Ignoring Ethics Concerns, Adams Selects Ex-Police Official as Deputy Mayor Philip Banks III, who resigned from the Police Department while under federal investigation, announced his own appointment in a newspaper opinion piece. By Jeffery C. Mays, Michael Rothfeld and William K. Rashbaum Student Workers at Columbia End 10-Week Strike After Reaching a Deal The agreement follows negotiations that grew tense at times, and those on both sides said they were glad to see the stalemate end. By Ashley Wong Want more news? Check out our full coverage. The Mini Crossword: Here is today's puzzle. New York Today is published weekdays around 6 a.m. You can also find it at nytoday.com. Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for New York Today from The New York Times. To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018