Thoughts on New Yorkers Applauding Essential Workers

Every night at 7 p.m. for nearly two weeks New Yorkers have been applauding health care workers, grocery clerks, delivery people and other essential workers who are on the front lines against COVID-19. By going to work these people are risking their lives being infected with COVID-19.

Yet there is also something else at work. Whil New Yorkers are applauding in appreciation of the service of others, it is also an acknowledgement that we got through another day.

There are still darker days ahead. Some of us who applauded tonight but not might be around to clap tomorrow night. But as long as there are New Yorkers around then you know what will be doing every night at 7 o'clock.