NYC Mayor Eric Adams has decided to waive the Covid-19 vaccine requirement for local athletes and performers since it put them at a hometown disadvantage and hurt the economy. Labor leaders were furious and called the move unfair.
“I wish the same consideration was given to all city employees, the true heroes that kept the city safe and running during the height of the pandemic,” said Patrick Ferraiuolo, president of the Correction Captains’ Association whose members work in local jails.to include a vaccine mandate for all private employees. Public sector workers were already required to get the shot.
“It doesn’t make common sense. And we’re losing, in particular, the rank of the detectives, a tremendous amount of talent it takes many years to obtain in special units such as crime scene, emergency service, homicide, precinct detective squads and counterterrorism units. And it’s counterproductive to the safety for the people of the city,” DiGiacomo said.
“Let’s be clear, we are making this change because we are one of the only places on earth still paralyzed by the ridiculous mandates that did little to alleviate Covid. Maybe we should open our eyes and not continue following the lead of the most panicked among us, at least then we would spend less time pondering the mysteries of how Covid affects ushers but not basketball players, unless they’re in high school, then it’s a high risk. None of this makes sense,” Borelli said.
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