GCA COVID-19 Blog

Better Understanding Omicron - A Community Q&A with Dr Syra Madad December 6th at 5PM

GCCA — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 10:24:05 -0500

Better Understanding Omicron - A Community Q&A with Dr Syra Madad

Answering your questions about what's next for the pandemic in NYC

Monday, December 6th

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Council Member Levine will be joined by Dr. Syra Madad to discuss what all the latest covid developments mean for NYC. Dr. Madad is Senior Director of the System-wide Special Pathogens Program Office in NYC’s public hospitals. She is also an internationally recognized expert on biosecurity and has been a leading voice on covid throughout the pandemic.

Pre-registration is required to join the live zoom Q&A, click here to RSVP or visit https://bit.ly/31oE5Mm.

If you have any questions or need help with registration, please call the Office of Council Member Mark Levine at (212) 928-6814 or email at district7@council.nyc.gov

COVID-19 Vaccine Briefing: September 2, 2021

GCCA — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 12:45:55 -0400

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 | 5:00-6:00 PM

ZOOM | www.jjay.cuny.edu/Pfizer

Join John Jay College President Karol V. Mason and Dean Ayman El-Mohandes, MBBCh, MD, MPH, CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy, to hear the latest information from Pfizer experts—including John Jay alumnus Markus Green, Vice President & Assistant General Counsel, Pfizer (BS ’95)—about the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid Vaccine to help keep us safe and prevent the spread of Covid-19.

For information: ExternalAffairs@jjay.cuny.edu

Senator Jackson Hosts Senator On Your Corner and Partners with PA'LANTE for Rent Relief Clinic on August 24th

GCCA — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 14:28:41 -0400

Senator Robert Jackson and his team will be available to talk with constituents at 137th St and Broadway tomorrow, Tuesday 8/24, from 2 to 4pm. No appointments necessary for this Senator On Your Corner program.

Immediately following, Senator Robert Jackson will also be partnering with PA'LANTE Harlem to hold an Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) clinic at the SW corner of 135th St and Broadway from 4 to 8pm. Pre-registration is required at this link or by calling 212.491.2541.

For a list of frequently asked questions about ERAP, please visit this link.

El Senador Robert Jackson y su equipo estarán disponibles para hablar con los electores en Broadway y la calle 137 mañana, martes, el 24 de agosto, de las 2pm a las 4pm. No se necesita cita para este programa del Senador en su esquina.

Después, el Senador Robert Jackson, también colaborarán con PA'LANTE Harlem en una clínica de alivio de renta (ERAP) en la esquina sudoeste de Broadway y la calle 135 de las 4 a las 8pm. Se requiere registración previa en este enlace o por llamar al 212.491.2541.

Para una lista de preguntas frecuentes sobre ERAP, visite el enlace aqui.

El Congresista Adriano Espaillat será anfitrión de un ayuntamiento virtual sobre ‘’Asistencia de Alquiler de Emergencia’’para Residentes del Distrito

Media Advisory — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 15:54:10 -0400

NUEVA YORK, NY – El Representante Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) organizará un ayuntamiento virtual de asistencia de alquiler de emergencia (hoy) martes 17 de agosto a partir de las 5:00 p.m. EDT para abordar los programas de asistencias disponibles para los residentes del distrito.

El Representante Espaillat se unió a sus colegas del Congreso para aprobar más de $46 mil millones en asistencia de alquiler de emergencia (ERA) para ayudar a las familias necesitadas y prevenir los desalojos.

A medida que la moratoria de desalojo nacional expiró el 31 de julio y se acerca el mortarium de desahucio para el estado de Nueva York, las agencias estatales y federales se unirán al Representante Espaillat para brindar una descripción general de los programas de asistencia de alquiler disponibles para ayudar a los neoyorquinos que buscan un alivio financiero par evitar el desalojo.

QUIÉN:

Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13)
NYS Asambleista del distrito 72 Carmen De La Rosa
NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA)
Rahul Jain, contralor adjunto del estado de Nueva York
Holly Martin, Director Adjunto de Politicas en Nuevayork de la Autoridad y Vivienda (NYCHA)
Abogada Supervisora, Jesenia Ponce (NMIC)
Kenneth Charles, Administracion de Recursos Humanos de Nueva York (HRA)
Lakisha Morris, Servicios Comunitarios de la Caridad Catolica

QUÉ: Ayuntamiento de asistencia de alquiler de emergencia

CUÁNDO: Martes 17 de agosto de 2021 a partir de las 17:00 h. - 6:00 pm (EDT)

DÓNDE: Vea el Ayuntamiento de asistencia de alquiler de emergencia en facebook.com/RepEspaillat

Representative Adriano Espaillat to Host Emergency Rental Assistance Town Hall for District Residents

Media Advisory — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 15:41:41 -0400

NEW YORK, NY – Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will host a virtual emergency rental assistance town hall on (today) Tuesday, August 17th at 5:00 p.m. EDT to address programs available for district residents.

Rep. Espaillat joined his congressional colleagues to pass more than $46 billion in Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) to assist households in need and prevent evictions.

As the national eviction moratorium expired on July 31 and the eviction mortarium for New York State is approaching, Rep. Espaillat will be joined by state and federal agencies to provide an overview of rental assistance programs available to help New Yorkers who are seeking financial relief to avoid eviction.

WHO:

Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13)
NYS Assemblymember Carmen De La Rosa
NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA)
Rahul Jain, Deputy Comptroller for the State of New York
Holly Martin, NYCHA Deputy Director of Policy
Jesenia Ponce, NMIC Supervising Attorney
Kenneth Charles, Special Advisor, NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA)
Lakisha Morris, Director of Operations, Catholic Charities Community Services

WHAT: Emergency Rental Assistance Town Hall

WHEN: Tuesday, August 17th, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00pm (EDT)

WHERE: Watch the Emergency Rental Assistance Town Hall at Facebook.com/RepEspaillat

To find out more about Rep. Espaillat, visit online at https://espaillat.house.gov/.

NY State Public Health Leader Training Program

GCCA — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 10:43:43 -0400

Interested in becoming a Trained Public Health Leader in your Community? New York State and Cornell University have partnered to launch the New Citizen Public Health Training Program.

Over the past year, New Yorkers have come together to limit the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and support health and wellbeing in their communities. All New Yorkers are invited to sign up and complete the training, so that you will better understand the coronavirus and other public health issues facing our communities and will gain the tools to understand the facts and be a trusted source of information and support in your community.

The goal of this program is to have at least one Citizen Public Health Leader in every neighborhood and community. Leaders will understand the state of health in NY and the factors that influence health. They will have foundational knowledge related to key public health issues and skills to connect and communicate with peers, allies, and key social resources. As a Citizen Public Health Leader, you will be able to take an active role in helping your community prevent and rebuild from the effects of COVID-19. Over the longer term, you’ll be a part of an informed network that can be mobilized to share information and plan for prevention, detection, and response in the event of public health emergencies.

[Source: New York State & Cornell University]

Learn more about the training and sign up at the links below:

New York State Citizen Public Health Training Program Launch Information

New York State Public Health Training Program @ Cornell University - Register Now!

Course Description

Cornell University's Public Health Program has developed a four-part online training program to help build community-led initiatives and support surrounding prevention, detection, and response in the event of public health emergencies. With two hours of content per week, each module will build up your core knowledge, skills, and abilities, along with specific “calls to action” to help you translate learning into action within your community and network. Each module will also have one or more live (and recorded) conversations with experts to share up-to-date information, and to answer key questions.

Unit 1: Preventing and Addressing COVID-19
Unit 2: Healthy New York Communities
Unit 3: Public Health for Community Resilience
Unit 4: Public Health Preparedness

Who Should Enroll

Community leaders
Public health leaders and volunteers
Volunteers working with high risk populations
Outreach coordinators
Anyone who wants to help fortify their community for the future

[Source: Cornell University]

NYC Covid-19 Vaccination Site @ CCNY

GCCA — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 12:08:49 -0400

NYC Vaccine Hub - The City College of New York - North Academic Center
1549 Amsterdam Ave, Manhattan, 10031
(877) 829-4692
Site is open Thursday - Saturday

Vaccine offered: Moderna (18+)
Walk-up vaccinations available to those 50 years or older and their companions.
This site has a physically accessible pathway to the vaccine administration.

To make an appointment, please visit https://vaccinefinder.nyc.gov/
Click here for directions
After you have a confirmed appointment, you must complete the New York State COVID-19 Vaccine Form. This form should be filled out online and you will receive a submission ID indicating completion. You will need to bring the submission ID to your appointment. If you cannot submit the form online, it will be available at the vaccination sites.

New Yorkers Are In Good Hands at CCNY Vaccine Site

COVID Long Haul Webinar with Council Member Mark Levine & Dr. Zijian Chen, MD

GCCA — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 11:10:41 -0400

The wide array of often debilitating symptoms afflicting those with “long COVID” is increasingly being understood and is experienced by as much as 20% - 30% of survivors. Thousands of New Yorkers will struggle with COVID related brain and neurological-related effects of long COVID well after we win our battle against the pandemic.

To help you better understand these critical issues and what long-haulers should know, Council Member Mark Levine will be joined by leading expert Dr. Zijian Chen of Mt. Sinai for a virtual Q&A to answer your questions.

Monday, March 29, 2021

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Rep. Adriano Espaillat Announces Limited Congressional Funding Availability for Community Projects

GCCA — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 09:03:51 -0400

On Wednesday, March 24th Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) announced the availability of limited federal funds through the annual federal appropriations process for local community projects.

Earlier this month, the House Appropriations Committee announced guidelines making reforms to and setting restrictions on requests from members of Congress for funding projects in their districts. “Community Project Funding” will be significantly more restricted than New York City Council Discretionary Funding or the New York State Legislature’s “Member Item Program,” but it will provide each member of Congress with the opportunity to make requests for funding specific projects in their districts for the first time in more than a decade. Funding may only be requested for a government agency or not-for-profit entity and can only be made for limited streams of federal funding. All requests made by members of Congress must be disclosed on their official House website and may not go to an entity in which a member of Congress or their family member has a financial interest. Members may submit up to 10 requests, though only two or three may be fulfilled.

Community organizations, not-for-profit entities, and government agencies are encouraged visit their dedicated Community Project Funding Request page and review the specific information on the types of projects that will be considered as well as instructions for submitting inquiries and applications. Requests will be selected based on eligibility set in law and on parameters determined by the Appropriations Committee, as well as based on the merits of the particular project and the benefits it would provide to communities in New York’s 13th Congressional District.

To find out more about Rep. Espaillat, visit online at https://espaillat.house.gov/.

Rep. Espaillat anuncia disponibilidad limitada de fondos del Congreso para proyectos comunitarios

Hoy, el congresista Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) anunció la disponibilidad limitada de fondos federales a través del proceso anual de asignaciones federales para proyectos comunitarios locales.

A principios de este mes, el Comité de Apropiaciones de la Cámara de Representantes anunció pautas que hacen reformas y establecen restricciones a las solicitudes de los miembros del Congreso para financiar proyectos en sus distritos. El “Financiamiento de Proyectos Comunitarios” será significativamente más restringido que el Financiamiento Discrecional del Concejo de la Ciudad de Nueva York o el “Member Item Program” de la Legislatura del Estado de Nueva York, pero brindará a cada miembro del Congreso la oportunidad de realizar solicitudes para financiar proyectos específicos en sus distritos por primera vez en más de una década. Los fondos solo se pueden solicitar para una agencia gubernamental o entidad sin fines de lucro y solo se pueden realizar para flujos limitados de fondos federales. Todas las solicitudes realizadas por miembros del Congreso deben divulgarse en el sitio web oficial de la Cámara y no pueden dirigirse a una entidad en la que un miembro del Congreso o un miembro de su familia tenga un interés financiero. Los miembros pueden presentar hasta 10 solicitudes, aunque solo se pueden satisfacer dos o tres.

Se recomienda a las organizaciones comunitarias, entidades sin fines de lucro y agencias gubernamentales que visiten nuestra Solicitud de Financiamiento de Proyectos Comunitarios específicos y revisen la información determinada sobre los tipos de proyectos que se considerarán, así como las instrucciones para enviar consultas y solicitudes. Las solicitudes se seleccionarán en función de la elegibilidad establecida en la ley y en los parámetros determinados por el Comité de Apropiaciones, así como en función de los méritos del proyecto en particular y los beneficios que proporcionaría a las comunidades en el Distrito Congresual 13 de Nueva York.

Para obtener más información sobre el congresista Espaillat, visite su portal en línea en https://espaillat.house.gov/.

Blood Drive and Marrow Registration Drive on April 6th

GCCA — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 09:30:56 -0400

On Tuesday April 6th, the New York Blood Center and The City College of New York will hold a Blood Drive and Marrow Registration Drive for Emil Temple, a college student from the Bronx suffering from a rare but serious form of bone marrow failure.

Countless blood and platelet transfusions are giving Emil a fighting chance until he finds a match. Please join in the efforts to help save Emil!

Blood and Marrow Drive
Tuesday, April 6th, 2021
The City College of New York
North Academic Center Ballroom
160 Convent Avenue, NYC
10 AM – 4 PM

To sign up, go to nybc.org/drive and search sponsor code 02844 or call New York Blood Center at 1-800-933-2566.
Walk-ins will be allowed if the schedule and room capacity permits.

About Emil: in September 2020 he was diagnosed with aplastic anemia, a life-threatening condition where bone marrow stops producing enough new blood cells. He is in desperate need of a stem cell transplant to survive.

Being half Dominican and half Panamanian makes finding a donor challenging. Emil has no matched siblings, and his mom is only a half match. Patients are most likely to match someone who shares their ethnic background.

To donate blood you must bring photo ID, NYBC donor card or donor ID # if you have one.

Face covering is required before entering the building.

Eat well and drink plenty of fluids before donating. For eligibility information visit nybc.org/eligibility.

Do not donate if you have:

a fever or other symptoms of COVID-19 (cough, shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing)
had close contact with someone diagnosed with or suspected of having COVID-19 in the last 14 days
been diagnosed with or suspected of having COVID-19 until 14 days after your illness has resolved
NOTE: close contact is defined by CDC as being within 6 feet of an infected individual for a prolonged period of time

NY Blood Center does not test for COVID-19. Please contact your health care provider if you want to be tested.

Free COVID-19 Testing March 25, 2021

GCCA — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 08:43:20 -0400

Council Member Mark Levine will be hosting a team from the NYC Office of Testing and Tracking at his District Office to make testing more available to the community.

Free COVID-19 Testing

March 25, 2021

9:30 am - 4:00 pm

500 West 141st Street

NO APPOINTMENT REQUIRED

Get Vaccinated Today! COVID-19 Vaccine Hotline for Congressional District 13 Residents

GCCA — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 14:51:17 -0500

Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) urges constituents throughout New York's 13th congressional district to sign up to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Launched this week, the Northern Manhattan, Harlem, and South Bronx Community COVID-19 Vaccination Scheduling Hotline is now open for appointments at the Washington Heights Armory for individuals who live in eligible zip codes and are age 65 and over.

The hotline, which is fully bilingual in English and Spanish, can be reached by dialing 646-838-0319 Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

For individuals that are able to schedule an appointment online, please visit the Vaccine Together website.

Depending on call volumes, individuals may not reach someone immediately, but please call back if you are not successful in reaching a hotline specialist. Please also note that appointment availability is dependent on vaccine availability.

Eligible zip codes:

10026, 10027, 10029, 10030, 10031, 10032, 10033, 10034, 10035, 10037, 10039, 10040, 10451, 10452, 10453, 10454, 10455, 10456, 10459, 10460, 10461, 10462, 10463, 10464, 10465, 10472, 10473, and 10474

For assistance with appointments, constituents are encouraged to contact the offices of Congressman Espaillat at any of the following locations:

Bronx office at 646-740-3632;
Harlem office at 212-663-3900;
Washington Heights office at 212-497-5959.

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El congresista Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) continúa sus esfuerzos para que los constituyentes de todo el distrito congresual 13 de Nueva York se inscriban para recibir la vacuna contra el COVID-19.

Lanzada esta semana, la Línea Telefónica Directa para Programación de Vacunación contra el COVID-19 de la Comunidad del Norte de Manhattan, Harlem y el Sur del Bronx ahora está abierta para citas en el Armory de Washington Heights para personas que viven en códigos postales elegibles y tienen 65 años o más.

Puede comunicarse con la línea directa (hotline) que es completamente bilingüe en inglés y español, marcando el 646-838-0319 de lunes a viernes, de 9:00 a.m. a 4:45 p.m.

Para los individuos que tienen la facilidad de programar una cita por vía electrónica por favor visita la página de internet Vaccine Together.

Dependiendo del volumen de llamadas, es posible que las personas no se comuniquen con alguien de inmediato, pero vuelva a llamar si no logra comunicarse con un especialista de la línea directa. Tenga en cuenta también que la disponibilidad de citas depende de la disponibilidad de vacunas.

Códigos Postales Elegibles:

10026, 10027, 10029, 10030, 10031, 10032, 10033, 10034, 10035, 10037, 10039, 10040, 10451, 10452, 10453, 10454, 10455, 10456, 10459, 10460, 10461, 10462, 10463, 10464, 10465, 10472, 10473, and 10474

Para recibir asistencia con las citas, se anima a los constituyentes a comunicarse con las oficinas del congresista Espaillat en cualquiera de las siguientes ubicaciones:

oficina de El Bronx al 646-740-3632;
oficina de Harlem al 212-663-3900;
oficina de Washington Heights al 212-497-5959.

NYS Open Enrollment Period for Uninsured New Yorkers Extended Through May 15, 2021

GCCA — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 11:22:14 -0500

In response to the ongoing Pandemic, uninsured New Yorkers can apply for coverage through NY State of Health (New York's Official Health Plan Marketplace) or directly through insurers. The Open Enrollment Period is now extended through May 15, 2021.

This extension allows individuals eligible for Qualified Health Plan insurance additional time to enroll for coverage in 2021 and means that enrollment remains open for all NY State of Health programs, which is especially important during the ongoing public health emergency.

Individuals who are eligible for other NY State of Health programs - Medicaid, Essential Plan and Child Health Plus - can enroll year-round. As always, New Yorkers can apply for coverage through NY State of Health online at nystateofhealth.ny.gov by phone at 1-855-355-5777, and by connecting with a free enrollment assister.

To Apply Now and for more information, click here.

Harlem COVID-19 Vaccine Town Hall

GCCA — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 12:04:00 -0500

It is essential and life-saving for those in our community to be sufficiently informed about the vaccine, especially the most vulnerable among us, and for those in our community to have equal and equitable access to the vaccine.

To inform you and to answer your questions about the vaccine, please join Senator Brian A. Benjamin, Assembly Member Inez E. Dickens and a panel of medical experts, government leaders, and a few Harlem neighbors who have taken the vaccine for a Harlem COVID-19 Vaccine Town Hall.

Join Senator Benjamin, Assembly Member Dickens and guests to receive accurate information about the COVID-19 vaccine, so we can all play our part to help our community to be healthy and safe.

WHEN:

Friday, February 19, 2021

5:30PM

WHERE:

ZOOM

To RSVP, register at

https://bit.ly/vaccinetownhall1

Tackling Inequalities in NYC’s Covid-19 Vaccination Plan with Dr. Uché Blackstock

GCCA — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 13:21:08 -0500

Join Councilman Mark Levine & Assemblywoman De La Rosa on Tuesday, February 2nd @ 5:00 pm, for a live-streamed Q&A, with Dr. Uché Blackstock - a former ER doctor and renowned expert in health equity.

They will be discussing the critical issue of equity during the vaccination push in NYC, the deleterious impact of health inequity and healthcare disparities on our marginalized communities during the Covid-19 outbreak - and how we can start to change this.

Please Register Here.

Virtual Community Q&A: What You Need to Know About the Vaccination Plan for NYC

GCCA — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 12:55:23 -0500

7th District - Manhattan | 500 West 141st Street | (212) 928-6814 | district7@council.nyc.gov

There are many important questions about who will get vaccinated when and where, and what it all means for you and your family.

Join Council Member Mark Levine for a Virtual Town Hall meeting to get your important questions answered and to learn more about the plan to vaccinate NYC.

Thursday, January 7, 2021

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

New York State COVID Rent Relief Program Has Reopened!

GCCA — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 15:28:18 -0500

The New York State Homes and Community Renewal Agency (HCR) announced that the NYS COVID Rent Relief Program will be accepting new applications beginning December 18, 2020 through February 1, 2021.

The eligibility criteria has been expanded to provide more relief for New Yorkers. Individuals that submitted applications and were denied during the previous application period, do not need to apply again. These applications will be reviewed for consideration under the new eligibility criteria.

The expanded eligibility criteria are as follows:

Have a primary residence in New York State.
Have not previously received a subsidy from the COVID Rent Relief Program.
Household income prior to March 7, 2020 must be at or below 80% of the area median income for their county and household size.
Applicants can find their county’s area median income, based on household size: https://hcr.ny.gov/eligible-income-limits-80-ami-county.
During the coverage period (April 1, 2020-July 31, 2020), household must have paid more than 30% of gross monthly income for rent. (Applicant household’s gross monthly income is the total amount of income received each month, prior to any deductions such as taxes, Social Security, medical insurance, etc.)
Have less monthly income in any month between April 1, 2020 and July 31, 2020 than prior to March 1, 2020 due to the COVID pandemic.

For help, applicants can contact HCR’s COVID Rent Relief Extension Program Call Center for assistance at 1-833-499-0318 or covidrentrelief@hcr.ny.gov . Call Center representatives are available Monday through Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm and are available to assist residents in filling out the application over the phone.

Note: The call center will be closed December 24th, 25th, 31st and January 1st.

The Application and additional information on the COVID Rent Relief Program is available on the HCR Website.

Covid-19 & the Future of the NYC Public Education System - Virtual Town Hall 7/20

GCCA — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 18:12:52 -0400

Join Congressman Espaillat, Assemblywoman De La Rosa & Council Member Levine for a Virtual Town Hall on:

Covid-19 & the Future of the NYC Public Education System

with

Adrienne Austin

Deputy Chancellor, Department of Education

Monday, July 20, 2020

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Pre-Registration is Required - CLICK HERE

https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rEC38EaWSiia6gvTWvFKnQ

Please Join Congressman Adriano Espaillat, Assemblywoman Carmen De La Rosa, and Council Member Levine as they host a virtual Q&A town hall meeting with Deputy Chancellor Adrienne Austin from the Department of Education to answer your questions on how to navigate NYC's Fall 2020 Academic year and the future of Public Education in the era of Covid-19.

Adrienne Austin is the Acting Deputy Chancellor for Community Empowerment, Partnerships, and Communications. She leads the DOE’s work to empower families and communities, while increasing the public’s understanding of key policies to deepen support for them.

The division includes the offices of Family and Community Empowerment, communications, press, marketing and branding, community affairs, intergovernmental affairs, and translation and interpretation services.

Join the discussion to get your important questions answered. Pre-Registration is required HERE.

Sign-Up for Food and Masks Distribution with Council Member Levine

GCCA — Wed, 13 May 2020 09:42:18 -0400

Upper Manhattan Food Bank with Council Member Levine

Thursday, May 14th

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

500 West 141st Street

The Office of Council member Mark Levine is partnering with the Islamic Circle of North America to distribute free canned goods and fresh produce to community members at our district office. Free face masks will also be distributed.

You must register for a half-hour time slot to pick up your food bag. Please sign up here and arrive on-time during your designated half-an-hour to help us adhere to social distancing guidelines to protect you and the staff.

If you would like to receive only a mask, you can sign up at the same link. The Mayor’s office also announced that by the end of this week you can pick up face masks at any of the City’s Meal Hubs at DOE schools. To find a location near you, visit this link: https://www.opt-osfns.org/schoolfoodny/meals/default.aspx

If you are unable to make it this Thursday please do not hesitate to reach out to their office at (212) 928-6814 or district7@council.nyc.gov for more information on where you can get food assistance.

Census Town Hall hosted by Assembly Member Catalina Cruz & Council Member Daniel Dromm – Thursday, April 23rd @ 6:30 pm

GCCA — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 14:20:15 -0400

Census Town Hall hosted by Assembly Member Catalina Cruz & Council Member Daniel Dromm – Thursday, April 23^rd @ 6:30 pm

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

Don't forget to join us tonight at 6:30 pm for the launch of our town hall series. Our guest, Julio Rivera from the National Association of Latino Elected Officials (NALEO), will be answering your questions and concerns about the importance of the Census and how to fill it out!

There are three ways options to join:

Zoom Login: You can click here to join the webinar

Password: Census2020

iPhone one-tap:

US: +16465588656,,82525757742#,,#,078760# or +13126266799,,82525757742#,,#,078760#

Stream on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CatalinaCruzNY/live

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Apreciados Amigos y Vecinos,

No olvide sintonizar esta hoy a las 6:30pm para el lanzamiento de nuestra serie de charlas virtuales. Nuestro invitado Julio Rivera de la Asociación Nacional de Oficiales Electos (NALEO por sus siglas en inglés), estará respondiendo a sus inquietudes sobre la importancia del Censo y cómo completarlo!

Puede unirse de varias formas:

Por Zoom: ACA

Codigo: Census2020

Por telephono iPhone:

US: +16465588656,,82525757742#,,#,078760# or +13126266799,,82525757742#,,#,078760#

En vivo por Facebook: www.facebook.com/CatalinaCruzNY/live

A COVID-19 Update Virtual Town Hall with Congressman Adriano Espaillat

GCCA — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 13:32:42 -0400

A COVID-19 Update Virtual Town Hall with Congressman Adriano Espaillat, NYS Assemblywoman Carmen De La Rosa and invited panelist will be live today at 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada).

Watch live via cable TV in Manhattan on FiOS 33, RCN 82 or Spectrum 1993

Stream at www.mnn.org/watch/channels/hd-channel or Facebook at www.facebook.com/mnnelbarriofirehouse/

Actualización sobre el COVID19

Foro Comunitario Virtual

Martes, 21 de Abril, 2020

5:00 PM Hora del Este (EE.UU. y Canadá)

Véalo en vivo por TV por cable en Manhattan en FiOS 33, RCN 82 o Spectrum 1993

Transmitido en www.mnn.org/watch/channels/hd-channel o Facebook: www.facebook.com/mnnelbarriofirehouse/

Upper Manhattan Bilingual Community Q&A with NYC Health Commissioner Oxiris Barbot

GCCA — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 10:54:12 -0400

Upper Manhattan Bilingual Community Q&A with NYC Health Commissioner Oxiris Barbot

Moderated by Council Member Mark Levine

Thursday, April 23rd

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Pre-Registration is Required - CLICK HERE

***Q&A will be conducted in both English and Spanish***

Join NYCC Health Committee Chair Council Member Levine and Commissioner Oxiris Barbot to get an update on the latest information on NYC’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak and to answer your questions on how to keep safe during the outbreak.

NY State of Health Announcement - Special Enrollment Period

From NY State of Health — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 14:39:01 -0400

To further protect the public health of New Yorkers as a result of the COVID-19 public health emergency, a Special Enrollment Period is available to New Yorkers during which eligible individuals will be able to enroll in insurance coverage through NY State of Health and directly through insurers.

Please refer to the following announcements:

Special Enrollment Period for Uninsured New Yorkers to Apply for Coverage through NY State of Health or directly to Insurers is extended through May 15, 2020
If You Lost Employer Coverage, You Must Apply Within 60 Days of Losing Coverage; Because of Loss of Income, New Yorkers May Also Be Eligible for Medicaid, the Essential Plan, Subsidized Qualified Health Plans or Child Health Plus
Pursuant to the new federal law, Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), that went into effect on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, all Medicaid coverage in effect on the date the law was enacted will continue during the COVID-19 emergency. Although some Medicaid enrollees may have already received notices from NY State of Health that their coverage will end on March 31, 2020, the coverage will be continued. Any cases terminated after March 18, 2020 during the period of the COVID-19 emergency will be reinstated with no gap in coverage. Additionally, all Medicaid, Child Health Plus and Essential Plan cases that are due for recertification during the COVID-19 emergency period will be automatically renewed for a four-month period. The situation will be re-evaluated to determine if additional changes need to be made

The best ways consumers can receive assistance at this time is to contact a navigator or other NY State of Health assistors for help:

Call the Customer Service Center at 1-855-355-5777
Visit the website NY State of Health Website to find an enrollment assistor and receive enrollment assistance over the phone. There is also a dedicated page on the website for Coronavirus and COVID-19 information.

The following links will direct you to contact information, enrollment assistors, and other resources on COVID-19:

Find a Navigator Here

Find Other NY State of Health Enrollment Assistors

Find Coronavirus and COVID-19 Information Here

Please stay updated on announcements and information by visiting www.nystateofhealth.ny.gov/

Upper Manhattan Community Q&A with Columbia University Immunologist Dr. Craig Spencer

GCCA — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 13:34:55 -0400

Join NYCC Health Committee Chair Council Member Levine and Columbia University immunologist Dr. Craig Spencer to hear the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak and to get your questions answered.

Monday, April 13th

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Pre-Registration (required): bit.ly/2Vp-EiIm

MBP Gale Brewer's Virtual Town Hall

From the Office of Gale Brewer — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 11:36:50 -0400

MBP Gale Brewer's Virtual Town Hall - Support for businesses impacted by COVID-19

Join Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer in a virtual discussion on resources and relief opportunities for small businesses hurting due to COVID-19.

Submit your questions in advance here.

Panelists Include:

Quenia Abreu, President & CEO, The New York Women's Chamber of Commerce

Gregg Bishop, NYC Deptartment of Small Business Services

Andrew Rigie, NYC Hospitality Alliance

Kaaryn Simmons, Columbia-Harlem Small Business Development Center

Jessica Walker, Manhattan Chamber of Commerce

Moderated by: Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer

When:

Monday, April 13, 2020

6:30pm

Where: