Photo Credit: Todd Maisel
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October 6, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
Sabrina Rezzy
rezzys@nyassembly.gov
718-940-0428
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Financial Relief for Taxi Medallion Holders
Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
J&J Booster Shot; Restaurant Resiliency Program; Federal Government Debates Increase To U.S Debt Ceiling; and More!
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Brooklyn Paper: Answering the call: NYPD ships 11 large containers full of relief supplies to rebuilding Haiti. Read more here.
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Governor Kathy Hochul speaks during a women’s rally for reproductive rights at the State Capitol. Photo Credit: Mike Groll/Office of Governor Kathy Hochul.
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- Governor Hochul reaffirmed New York's commitment to women's rights at the Women's March and Rally for Reproductive Rights at the Women's Rights National Historical Park in Seneca Falls. Read more here.
- The governor expanded vaccine mandates to include staff in OMH and OPWDD hospital settings. Read more here.
- The governor announced a $1.16 billion federally funded grant program that will assist in mitigating future national disasters such as severe floods, wildfires, and hurricanes.
- The program is called Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities and Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program which State agencies, cities, towns, and Indian Tribal governments can apply. Read more here.
- The governor signed legislation (S.64/A.1524) which would allow homeless, elderly and disabled SNAP recipients to use their benefits for prepared or hot food from participating restaurants. Read more here.
- The governor announced the launch of a program called Restaurant Resiliency Program to provide relief to restaurants affected by COVID-19 .
- The program allows for food banks and emergency food providers to purchase prepared meals from New York restaurants and deliver them to families in need.
- Restaurants who are interested in participating can apply here.
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Photo Credit: Mark Kauzlarich/Bloomberg via Getty Images |
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- The mayor signed legislation to require severance pay for hotel service employees. Read more here.
- Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that public school workers have obtain at least their first dose. Read more here.
- The mayor announced that 57 loans have been canceled which resulted in $10.4 million in debt cancellation to owners in the Medallion Relief Program. Read more here.
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A box of Johnson & Johnson vaccines are shown by a pharmacist. Photo Credit: Szilard Koszticsak/AP
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- Johnson & Johnson has requested authorization from the Food and Drug Administration for their Covid-19 vaccine booster dose for people 18 and older. Read more here.
- President Biden's proposal for an increase in the U.S debt ceiling to prevent a borrowing default gets challenged. Read more here.
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Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn speaks with members of the New York Taxi Workers Alliance in support of their quest for debt forgiveness.
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UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS |
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Join City & State on Wednesday October 13 from 5:00PM - 6:00PM as they celebrate the NYC 40 Under 40 at their virtual event featuring remarks by Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn. Register here. |
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After a disaster, scam artists often attempt to take advantage of disaster survivors. FEMA encourages survivors to watch for and report any suspicious activity.
- Email: StopFEMAFraud@fema.dhs.gov
- Call: 1-866-223-0814
- Fax: 202-212-4926
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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: acummings@nhsbrooklyn.org
- Phone: 718-469-4679
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- Victims of Hurricane Ida in parts of New York and New Jersey now have until January 3, 2022, to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments. Read more here.
- Individuals and businesses in a federally declared disaster area can get a faster refund by claiming losses related to the disaster on the tax return for the previous year, usually by filing an amended return.
- The IRS offers audio presentations on Planning for Disaster.
- These presentations discuss business continuity planning, insurance coverage, record keeping and other tips to stay in business after a major disaster. Read more here.
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If you have not applied for the Excluded Workers Fund and believe you are eligible, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applications are being reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis." Click here to apply.
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EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM |
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The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) portal is accessible to applicants with household incomes between 80 percent and 120 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI).
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This state funded benefit will be made available to applicants in a manner similar to the federal ERAP. Additional information may be found here.
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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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Photo Credit: Pixabay/CDC |
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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).
Free Internet Services:
Until further notice, all Xfinity WiFi Public Hotspots are now open to everyone on the "xfinitywifi" SSID. For more information visit here.
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 Cuomo's Domestic Violence Advisory Council and Mayor De Blasio's 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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