Besides those deemed extremely vulnerable, who else is now eligible to get vaccinated under the executive order?
Those 50 years of age and older who are sworn law enforcement officers, firefighters, or K-12 school employees
Will you still need an appointment to get the vaccine?
Yes, the vast majority of state, county, and commercially-run sites require appointments for vaccinations.
Is there a plan in place yet to help people get the vaccine who don’t have a personal physician?
No, but it is a concern for health experts.
By Susan Arbetter New York State PUBLISHED 7:35 PM ET Mar. 02, 2021 PUBLISHED 7:35 PM EST Mar. 02, 2021
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When our grandparents were young, racism and sexism were more obvious hallmarks of American society than they are now. Not that they don’t still exist - they do. But, when it comes to race, it’s no longer as acceptable to discriminate against minority groups as it once was.
Instead, like-minded people can use dog whistles to signal their compatriots and express ideas.
In a similar way, the statements attributed to Governor Andrew Cuomo by Charlotte Bennett are a more modern, less in-your-face chauvinistic power move.