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January 11, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
Sabrina Rezzy
718-940-0428
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Health Insurers To Reimburse Costs Of Covid-19 Tests
amid the Coronavirus pandemic
Bronx Fire Relief Fund; $30 Per Month Internet Service For Low-income Families; Eviction Moratorium Expires This Weekend; and More!
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- New York State’s eviction moratorium will expire this weekend.
- Governor Hochul announced that she will meet with the State Legislature to assist hundreds of thousands of families facing evictions come Jan. 15. Read more here.
- Governor Hochul announced that all New Yorkers enrolled in SNAP will receive the maximum allowable level of food benefits for January. Read more here.
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New York State announced a new campaign to increase vaccination rates among children five and older. Read more here.
- Governor Hochul announced a multi-agency initiative led by the New York State Department of Public Service to encourage eligible New Yorkers to sign up for the federal government’s Affordable Connectivity Program.
- The program will provide discounts of up to $30 a month toward internet service for low-income families. Read more here.
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New York State announced that Janno Lieber has been nominated to serve as Chair and CEO of the MTA Board and Elizabeth Velez has been nominated to serve on the MTA Board. Read more here.
- Governor Hochul announced that Covid -19 cases remain high but are plateauing.
- The governor canceled contact tracing in the state, and would rather redirect the resources it has. Read more here.
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- Mayor Adams administration has launched the Bronx Fire Relief Fund to support those affected by the recent apartment building fire in the Bronx. Read more here.
- Mayor Adams announced a commitment of nearly $145 million in resources to increase staffing and fight the Omicron surge. Read more here.
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Mayor Adams will allow more than 800,000 noncitizens and “Dreamers” to vote by passing the noncitizen voting bill. Read more here.
- The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the High Rise Concrete Carpenters of New York City will recruit 100 apprentices starting February.
- Applications must be obtained in person at the New York City District Council of Carpenters (NYCDCC) Training Center on the second Wednesday of each month from 7 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Read more here.
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Health insurers will reimburse people for up to eight over-the-counter Covid-19 tests every month beginning Jan. 15. Read more here.
- The CDC recent guidance allows asymptomatic or even symptomatic Covid-positive doctors and nurses to return to work. Read more here.
- The Labor Department showed that the nation’s unemployment rate fell from 4.2 percent to a healthy 3.9 percent when U.S. employers added 199,000 jobs. Read more here.
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In response to the Bronx apartment fire, our office is in partnership with Senator Gustavo Rivera and Councilmember Oswald Feliz to donate monetary funds to the victims.
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JANUARY LISTENING TOUR UPDATES |
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Due to the rapid spread of COVID, we have made the difficult decision to postpone in-person January 'listening tour' dates. Please stay tuned for updates, as we will be transitioning the majority of the planned sessions to a virtual setting on a similar timetable. |
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SNAP benefits are a lifeline for New York families. New changes include providing a simplified one-page application form, allowing older New Yorkers to recertify their benefits for 36 months instead of 24 months and eliminating the interview requirement for recertification. To learn more about SNAP and apply for benefits, visit: www.otda.ny.gov/programs/snap
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If you are 18 or older and receive HRA benefits, you may be eligible to apply for a Pursuit Fellowship that trains adults to code and build tech careers. Pursuit Fellows go from $18,000 pre-program to $85,000 on average.
- The deadline is 1/31, apply now
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NHS Brooklyn is providing assistance to disabled Brooklyn veterans who own a home and needs modifications in order for them to continue to live independently.
- Modifications include:
- Wheelchair Ramps, Lifts, Roll-in-showers, Door widening.
- Applications are processed on a first-come, first served basis.
- Contact:
- Angella Cummings, Director of Operation
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 718-469-4679
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COVID-19 VACCINATION SITES |
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If you or someone you love would like to schedule an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine, please visit here or call 1-833-NYS-4-VAX ( 1-833-697-4829). |
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New York State is partnering with counties to provide in-home vaccinations for those who can't travel to a vaccine provider for medical or nonmedical reasons.
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MUTUAL AID NYC FOOD RESOURCES |
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Mutual Aid NYC is providing food assistance, resources, and other services. To get more information call their hotline at which you can call at 646-437-8080. |
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NYC SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCE NETWORK |
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The NYC Small Business Resource Network is a unique private/public partnership that provides our local businesses with the free, personalized guidance they need right now to survive the pandemic. If you have a small business, you can sign up for this network today.
Once you fill out the brief intake form, you will be matched with a business support specialist. Through this program, all five borough Chambers of Commerce have specialists offering one-on-one support to businesses in their boroughs.
The program is funded by a $2.8 million grant from the New York City-based Peter G. Peterson Foundation and supported by in-kind contributions from other partners, this collaboration, led by the Partnership for New York City, the NYC Economic Development Corporation and all five Chambers of Commerce, leverages the city’s corporate, financial and professional services sectors, as well as universities, philanthropies and expert volunteers to help small business owners gain access to a range of programs and services.
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COVID-19 RAPID TESTING BROOKLYN LOCATIONS |
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- Notify NYC: Beware of COVID-19 scams!
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Report price gouging to 311 or NYC.gov/dcwp. You can also file a complaint to the Attorney General's office by filling out a complaint form.
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NYS Price Gouging Hotline: 800-697-1220.
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CDC staff will NOT go door-to-door. If you experience this, call 911.
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Due to the impact of COVID-19 on New York City's workforce, the City of New York has developed a list of resources for those who may be unemployed due to COVID-19 or are seeking additional assistance. The list below will be updated frequently.
It has information on the following categories:
- Employment Resources
- Food Assistance
- Health & Medical Assistance
- Financial Assistance
- Rent Arrears and Public Assistance
- Emotional Support & Spiritual Care
- Other Assistance
NYS Department of Health Hotline for people who want to be assessed and get appointment for test (888-364-3065). NYC residents should call (844-692-4692).
The Hebrew Educational Society in partnership with MET Council has a food pantry that is open to all. To reserve a spot, visit here.
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Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn represents the 42nd Assembly District in Brooklyn covering Ditmas Park, Flatbush, East Flatbush and Midwood. She is currently the Chair of the Subcommittee on Oversight of Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs), Chair of the Task Force on Women's Issues and serves on the following committees: Housing, Government Operations, Education, Banks, Health, and Higher Education. She also sits on Governor Hochul's Domestic Violence Advisory Council and Mayor Adams MWBE Task Force.
As a current Assemblymember, District Leader, and Chair of Brooklyn Democratic Party, Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn has been an outspoken advocate on issues concerning immigration, education, economic development, unemployment, education reform, health care access, senior citizen centers, affordable housing, school safety, women's and LGBTQ rights, as well as other issues affecting the quality of life in the community.
Learn more about
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn by visiting her websites:
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