NYC Vaccinations Spike + Rents Through The Roof • Daily Digest

Good morning, New York. It's Monday, Sept. 27.

Here are the top stories today in New York City:

1. The mayor's mandates have caused a huge spike in vaccinations. (Patch.com)
2. City rents were in free-fall during the pandemic. Now they're soaring again. (Patch.com)
3. A group opposing indoor vaccine mandates stormed a food court on Staten Island. (New York Post )
4. A series of clean energy initiatives have been announced for the city. (wbgo.org)
5. A judge has temporarily blocked COVID-19 vaccine mandates for New York City school employees. (CBS New York)

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Now today's weather: Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 76 Low: 66.

Today in New York City:

1. Discussion: Producing 101 - Winter Film Awards Inc. (7 a.m.)
2. Pitch Please! The Ultimate Women's Power Pitch Summit. (10 a.m.)
3. What It Really Takes to Have a Powerful Mentoring Relationship...The Insider's Take. (6:30 p.m.)
4. Environment and Sanitation Committee. (6:30 p.m.)

New York City Patch Notebook

• Central Park: "Construction for the Harlem Meer Center has started! Located on the north end of the Park and formerly known as Lasker Rink and Pool—this new facility will replace an outdated one and provide world-class recreational opportunities." (Instagram)
• New-York Historical Society: "Big news! You can now explore the Museum from the comfort of your own digital device. Download the #BloombergConnects app now and experience a digital guide to our Museum. Discover our new free audio tour!" (Facebook)
• NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment: "A free weekly mental health support group for nightlife industry professionals is being hosted by Backline in partnership with Mayor's Office of Community Mental Health and NYC Office of Nightlife. Join EVERY MONDAY at 4 p.m." (Facebook)
• NYC Department for the Aging: "You're invited to our special Chat with the Expert series on Kinship Care on Sep 27 from 1-2pm. This webinar will explain more about kinship care and provide supportive services." (Facebook)
• NYC Media: "Join hosts Toni Williams and Eli Kuslansky as they talk with the innovative thinkers and doers at the intersection of the creative arts and social justice; Sundays at 8 p.m. on WNYE 91.5 Radio." (Facebook)

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— Kevin Phinney

About me: Kevin Phinney has lived and worked as a writer and editor in Austin, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Seattle and New York City. He was born in Brooklyn, New York and was raised in El Paso. Phinney attended college in Austin. He has done television work as a reporter and commentator, and is a former host of a weekday drive-time radio show called "Kevin & Kevin in the Morning" on KGSR-FM (now known as Austin City Limits Radio). He is also the author of "Souled American," a book tracking race relations in America through music. It was published by BILLBOARD Books, and is often used in college classrooms across the country.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming New York City Daily? I'm all ears. You can email me at kevin.phinney@patch.com.