December 7, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
Sabrina Rezzy
rezzys@nyassembly.gov
718-940-0428
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New York City First in the Nation To Mandate Vaccination for Private Employers, Kids 5 and Over
amid the Coronavirus pandemic
The White House announces first Maternal Health Day of Action;
NYC kindergarten applications open December 8; and more!
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Harlem World Magazine - Health Department Announces New Home Visiting Services For First Time Parents And Infants With Focus On Equity. Read more here.
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Attorney General James has taken nearly 2,100 guns off of the streets of New York State in 2021 alone-- nearly 2,700 since swearing in as AG in 2019. Read more here.
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Governor Hochul announced four more confirmed cases of the Omicron Variant in New York State for a total of 12. Read more here.
- The Governor announced the selection of six mental health providers to receive up to $9 million to expand mental health, addiction and aging services for older New Yorkers. Read more here.
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New York State Homeowners Assistance Fund Call Center to start accepting applications on Monday, January 3, 2021. Read more here.
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Photo credit: New York Daily News |
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- Mayor de Blasio announced that New York City will be mandating vaccines for nearly 184,000 private businesses by December 27. Read more here.
- New York City will require children ages 5 to 11 to show proof of one vaccination dose to eat out, see a show, go to a movie theater, visit a fitness facility, or attend indoor entertainment venues by December 14. Read more here.
- In 2022, the New York City Council will elect its leadership, but what does the Council Speaker do? Read more here.
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Vice President Harris officially marked the White House's first-ever Maternal Health Day of Action. Read more here.
- US government officials will not attend the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing because of China's human rights violations. Read more here.
- Former Senate Majority Leader and presidential nominee, Bob Dole, dies at age 98. Read more here.
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Brooklyn-based biotech company has applied for FDA approval for the human use of a plant-based gel that rapidly controls bleeding and seals wounds in less than 10 seconds. Read more here.
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RODNEYSE IN THE COMMUNITY |
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Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn continues her Listening Tour throughout the 42nd Assembly District to hear from residents on what is happening in their surrounding areas. We would like to discuss what is working, what is not working and hear suggestions on how to improve our community as we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Agencies to provide information and resources included: NYPD, DOT, DSNY, HPD, HCR, and Parks.
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The Naval Academy Minority Association (NAMA) working in conjunction with the National Black MBA Association, Inc., Metro New York Chapter will organize a “Military Business Networking Event.” for veterans transitioning to the private sector. Register here.
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The 11th annual New York State Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Forum is the premier opportunity for MWBEs from across industries to forge new professional connections and become more competitive in an ever-changing market. |
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Residents can pick up free paper lawn and leaf bags while supplies last at events in their neighborhood. Please call 311 for more information. |
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Join us at our Holiday Celebration! on Thursday, December 16. If you are a small business and would like to participate - Please contact us at smallbizsupport@fdconline.org
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NATIONAL RECOGNITION DAYS |
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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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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).
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 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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