N.Y. Today: Two Years of the Pandemic in New York

If a fellow New Yorker had told you on March 1, 2020, what the next two years held for the city.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story March 19, 2022 Multiple images from the piece "Two Years of the Pandemic in New York, Step by Awful Step" Two Years of the Pandemic in New York, Step by Awful Step A timeline of the coronavirus pandemic in New York City. Chilling New Details Emerge of Shooting Spree Targeting Homeless Men Prosecutors paint a disturbing picture of a man who they said was on a murderous rampage against the most vulnerable. By Ashley Southall Push for More Restrictive Bail Law Gains a Key Ally: Gov. Hochul Ms. Hochul wants to expand the list of crimes eligible for bail in New York, and give judges the power to consider the danger a defendant poses in setting bail for certain crimes. By Luis Ferré-Sadurní, Grace Ashford and Jonah E. Bromwich The Omicron subvariant BA.2 now accounts for 'around 30 percent' of New York City's cases, officials say. Overall cases have been ticking up, but remain far below the peak of the surge driven by BA.1 that started in December and retreated in January. By Michael Gold See 'Spot' Save: Robot Dogs Join the New York Fire Department Plans to use two new robot dogs only in precarious search and rescue missions may help avoid the controversy that met the Police Department's robots last year. By Chelsia Rose Marcius What New York Got Wrong About the Pandemic, and What It Got Right The city was slow to react, and the vaccine rollout was flawed. Poor neighborhoods still need help. But shutdowns and mandates saved lives. By Joseph Goldstein and Sharon Otterman 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