NYC NOW Morning Headlines: City COVID Sick Leave Ends Thursday, Bronx Lawmakers Push for Gun Control, and Heat Wave Safety Measures
Jul 28, 2025
New York's COVID-19 paid sick leave is about to end, impacting many workers in quarantine. In the Bronx, lawmakers are making urgent appeals for federal action to combat illegal gun trafficking. As a scorching heat wave approaches, officials emphasize the importance of staying cool and utilizing city cooling centers to ensure public safety.
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NYC Ends Covid Sick Leave
- New York's COVID-19 emergency paid sick leave law required 14 days leave for quarantined workers at big employers.
- The law now sunsets this Thursday after being without expiration since 2020.
Bronx DA Highlights Gun Problem
- Bronx District Attorney Darcelle Clark illustrated the gun problem citing three guns seized in one hour in a four-year commission.
- She emphasized that local efforts alone aren't enough to stop illegal guns, calling for federal help.
Stay Safe During Heat Wave
- New Yorkers should use cooling centers, stay hydrated, avoid outdoor activity during hottest hours, and check on neighbors.
- City officials warn of temperatures up to 105 and potential flash floods with heavy rainfall.