Covid Tests, city keys, good signs and bad banners. Here's the latest from New York City.

Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a plan to amp up COVID-19 testing in city schools with 2 million at-home tests for kids whose classmates have contracted the virus and double the number of in-school tests. But critics, including City Council Education Chair Mark Treyger, worry the tests are too little and come too late. NYC Doubles In-School COVID Testing For Kids

But de Blasio, who has faced much criticism over his eight years as New York City's Hizzoner, got quite the compliment during his Tuesday press briefing from the acclaimed actor and the "fellow kid" of Park Slope, Steve Buscemi, who said of the mayor's acting skills, "You know, you're a natural!" Steve Buscemi Awarded Key To The City From Mayor

As the mayor got a good sign he should launch an acting career, an Upper East Side developer got a bad message from the city: No sign for you! This message came in the form of a $25,000 fine for a massive banner of Jerry Seinfeld that went up last year. Giant Seinfeld Banner On UES Tower Lands Owner $25K Fine

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About me: Kathleen Culliton covers all things New York City and can be found reporting from the bowels of the city's subways, the heights of 1 Police Plaza and anywhere in between. She came to Patch after years with DNAinfo New York and the New York Post, where she covered breaking news. Her radio feature about an Olympic bobsled team hopeful earned an award from the Society of Professional Journalists. Kathleen is proud to be a life-long Brooklynite. Most of her selfies are accidental.