in New York, financial relief and return to health concerns

In New York, the next day was Sunday. After the night of celebration, following the announcement on Saturday of the victory for Democrat Joe Biden in the US presidential election, from Washington Square in the heart of Manhattan to the district of Sunnyside in Queen, we rejoiced at the departure of Donald Trump, while access to the Trump Tower, on the 5^e avenue, was blocked. The biggest gathering on November 8 was undoubtedly on the East Side for a tribute to an influential deceased rabbi.

Otherwise, the Statue of Liberty was deserted by tourists as a few New Yorkers thronged on that hot day by ferry to Rockaway Beach, across from JFK Airport, with few planes still in the air. sky. New York was relieved, a bit lyrical, like the financier Nouriel Roubini who posted on Twitter Sunday evening a view of New York: “Sunset over Manhattan on a beautiful, warm and sunny fall day. A new dawn soon for America. “

Politicians hailed the change of power, such as Democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo: “A historic day. After the darkness, division, and hatred of the past four years, America has spoken and refused to continue with the same. Congratulations to my good friend President-elect Joe Biden. “

Three emergencies

However, in these times of crisis, the immediate concerns had returned as soon as the emotion had passed, with three emergencies: the Covid-19 crisis, the financial bankruptcy it caused and the political campaign which is announced for the town hall of New York next year.

“If you’re going out tonight, be careful. The Covid-19 is there too. Put on your mask. Protect yourself and your community ”, warned Mr. Cuomo, whose main objective is to prevent the state, which was this winter one of the global epicenters of the epidemic, from being hit by a second wave. He welcomed in advance the change of tone at the White House in the fight against the Covid-19 epidemic.

In the popular district of Queens, Jimmy Van Bramer, who belongs to the left wing of the Democratic Party, quickly returned to his social concerns on the ground. “Yesterday was a hell of a day and we celebrated after the announcement of the election result. But I want to thank the volunteers who led a food drive yesterday and who do so much to feed our community. Food insecurity is real and increasing. Thank you for supporting them! “, assured Mr Van Bramer.

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