Photo Credit: AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File
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August 25, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
Sabrina Rezzy
rezzys@nyassembly.gov
718-940-0428
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FDA Approves Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine
Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
DOE Requires Teachers to Get Vaccinated; Kathy Hochul Becomes New York's First Female Governor; and More!
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CNN - Kathy Hochul becomes governor of New York as Cuomo leaves in disgrace. Read more here.
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MetroFocus - MetroFocus: August 19, 2021. Read more here.
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STATEMENT ON HOCHUL SWEARING IN |
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(Brooklyn, NY) -- Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn issued the following statement about Kathy Hochul officially becoming New York State’s first woman Governor at midnight:
“This is a historic moment. We are long overdue for female leadership in New York’s highest office, and Kathy Hochul is the perfect pioneer. Hochul has empowered women and put New Yorkers first throughout her decades in public service. She is a role model and inspiration for women.
This is also a new era of reform and accountability. Hochul has pledged to end the toxic, misogynistic work environment in Albany. I’m confident that Gov. Hochul will relentlessly fight for women’s rights and bring much-needed change to the state.
Additionally, Gov. Hochul is no stranger to Brooklyn, having worked with the borough on plenty of initiatives, including Vital Brooklyn. I have spoken to her and she is receptive and aware of the borough’s needs. We welcome her with open arms as New York’s 57th Governor.”
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Photo Credit: DON POLLARD / NYS |
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- Governor Kathy Hochul has been sworn-in as the 57th Governor of New York State during a midnight ceremony at the New York State Capitol by Chief Judge Janet DiFiore. Read more here.
- The governor has appointed Karen Persichilli Keogh and Elizabeth Fine to serve in her cabinet.
- Karen Persichilli Keogh served on the staff of then-Senator Hillary Clinton and worked on Kirsten Gillibrand team as she transitioned to state Senator.
- Elizabeth Fine served as the executive vice president and general counsel for Empire State Development, and previously served as general counsel to the New York City Council. Read more here.
- The new governor said she will require a universal mask mandate for New York schools and will require vaccinations for all school staff, or weekly testing. Read more here.
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Mayor de Blasio, Schools Chancellor Meisha Porter and Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Commissioner Dr. Dave A. Chokshi announced a mandate for all NYC DOE employees to provide proof of first dose of vaccination by September 27th. Read more here.
- The mayor and NYC Department of Small Business Services Commissioner Jonnel Doris, and Ernst & Young LLP announced a new program for entrepreneurs called BE NYC Access: Consulting.
- This program is intended to connect black entrepreneurs with consulting services and business resources. Read more here.
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Photo Credit: Evan Vucci/AP Photo |
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- The FDA approved the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine for adults as it was proven to be safe and effective. Read more here.
- President Biden has urged businesses and public leaders to enforce vaccine mandates after the FDA approval of the Covid-19 vaccine. Read more here.
- The White House Covid-19 Data Director Cyrus Shahpar announced that the nation has reached a benchmark of more than one million Americans who received the first does of the COVID-19 vaccine. Read more here.
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The office of Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn is hosting a Haiti Earthquake Relief Drive. We will be collecting items listed above through August 27th from Monday to Friday between the hours of 9:30AM - 5:00PM.
- Our office is located at: 1312 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11210
- If you have any questions, please contact our office at (718)940-0428
- This location is not accepting water or clothes.
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Visit your local precinct to donate items for the Haiti Relief. To find your local precinct click 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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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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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 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), and serves on the following committees: Housing, Government Operations, Education, Banks, Health, and Higher Education. She is also a member of the Task Force on Women's Issues and 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 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 by visiting her websites:
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