In case you missed our last June General Board meeting before the summer, here's the link to view it:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wvhWzeBCG8&t=761s

New York City's June Primary Election is happening now!

Here is everything you and your community need to know.

Early Voting

Early voting is happening now. You must vote at your assigned early voting site. Your early voting site may be different from your Election Day poll site. Check your poll site location here. 

You can vote early until June 26th, though hours vary each day. Just like on Election Day, you can visit your early voting site any time polls are open.

Thursday, June 23 - 10AM-8PM

Friday, June 24 - 7AM-3PM

Saturday, June 25 - 9AM-5PM

Sunday, June 26 - 9AM-5PM

Find more information about early voting here.

Election Day

Polls are open on June 28 from 6am-9pm. Again, poll sites can change year to year, or even last minute if there’s an issue such as a water main break or power outage. So make sure to check before you go! Check your poll site location here. 

Voting by Mail

The deadline to request an absentee ballot online or by mail has passed. If you would like to request an absentee ballot now you will need to request it in person at your County BOE office.

If you already have a ballot, it should be postmarked or dropped off at a poll site or BOE office by Election Day 6/28. 

You can track your ballot with the Board of Elections’ absentee ballot tracker. Visit nycabsentee.com/tracking to see the status of your absentee ballot.

Find more information about voting my mail here.

What's on the Ballot?

This June, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, State Assembly, and other offices will be on the ballot. 

See who will be on your ballot using our Meet the Candidates tool. 

Here is the schedule from the New York Horseshoe Crab Monitoring Network below and in the links.

If you click on Sites, you will find both Calvert Vaux Park and Kaiser Park listed with the high tide times.

http://nyhorseshoecrab.org/NY_Horseshoe_Crab/Sites.html

NYC Parks schedules volunteer events that starts prior to peak high tides. Please consult their listings for event nights. 

More general information is given by the Network here:

http://nyhorseshoecrab.org/NY_Horseshoe_Crab/Home.html

New York Horseshoe Crab Monitoring Network

Welcome to the New York horseshoe crab monitoring network. Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Marine Program and Stony Brook University are working with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to coordinate and implement this project.

nyhorseshoecrab.org

All people 5 years of age or older are eligible for vaccine in NYC. Get vaccinated today!          

Please help us spread the word! Most of the resources below are available on nyc.gov/health in at least 13 languages.          

COVID-19 Alert Level:

• Latest Transmission data
• Alert Levels

Main Vaccine homepage: nyc.gov/covidvaccine     

• Vaccine Data Page     

Where to get vaccinated: nyc.gov/vaccinefinder OR by calling 877-VAX-4NYC      

• In home vaccinations are available for ALL New Yorkers 12 and older: Go to nyc.gov/homevaccine to sign up or call 877-VAX-4NYC 

Share the facts about vaccines:      

• Vaccine basics:     
• FAQ      
• The Truth About COVID-19 Vaccines      
• Kids Vaccine FAQ     
• What New Yorkers Need to Know Palm Card      
• How the vaccines were developed and how they work:     
• COVID-19 Vaccine Development Infographic      
• How It Works - Infographic – Pfizer and Moderna      
• How It Works - Infographic – J&J      
• Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, and Fertility:     
• COVID-19 Vaccines Reproductive Health FAQ      
• Dr. Stephens on COVID-19 Vaccines and Fertility      
• Dr. Morse on Pregnancy, Nursing & Fertility

If you test positive for COVID-19 or were recently exposed: 

• What to do factsheet: https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/covid/covid-19-symptoms-what-to-do-factsheet.pdf     
• Isolation/Quarantine Guidance Tool: https://covid19.nychealthandhospitals.org/COVID19help
• Self-testing FAQ: https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/covid/covid-19-at-home-testing.pdf     

Videos      

• COVID-19 Prevention PSA – Dr. Easterling    
• COVID-19 Vax and Children’s Long Term Health PSA – OSH Nurse McCabe
• COVID-19 Vax and Benefits Worth the Risk PSA – OSH Dr. Moskin

Social Media kit - use hashtags #IGotTheShotNYC and #NYCVaccineForAll      

Resources for Healthcare Providers   

Sign up for the Vaccine Command Center Newsletter here! 

Listed below are notable planned service diversions that will impact D, F, N and Q service to/from Coney Island for the coming Spring-Summer months. I will keep you apprised if anything changes due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. We strongly encourage customers to visit our website, Home | MTA or use the MyMTA app for trip planning and real-time service information.

We strongly encourage customers to consult the MyMTA app or the MTA website Home | MTA for trip planning and real-time travel information. 

Planned service changes can be found here: MTA Planned Service Changes

 Weekend: June 24-27, Fri 11:45 PM to Mon 5:00 AM

• D trains operate to Bay 50^th St
• Free shuttle buses between Bay 50^th St and Stillwell Ave.

We encourage customers to check the MyMTA app or our website for planned service changes:  MTA Planned Service Changes

In addition, below are service diversions to be aware of for the next 2-3 weeks. Please note that planned service diversions are subject to change. Customers should consult www.new.mta.info or the MyMTA app for trip planning and real-time service information

N Line

Weekend: July 1-5, 11: 45 PM Fri – 5:00 AM Tuesday

• Manhattan-bound N service operates via the D Line from Stillwell to 36^th St
• For service to 86^th St, Ave U, Kings Hwy, Bay Pkwy, 20^th Ave and 18^th Ave, take the D or N to 62^nd/New Utrecht, transfer to Coney Island-bound N service
• For service to Ft. Hamilton Pkwy and 8^th Ave, take the D or N to 36^th St, transfer to Coney Island-bound N Service
• From these stations take the N to 62^nd/New Utrecht or Stillwell Ave and transfer to a Queens-bound N train.
• For 59^th St, 53^rd St and 45^th St Stations, take the R via transfer at 36^th St

Weekday: Tues 7/5, 9:45 AM to 3 PM

• N operates to 86^th Street
• Free shuttle bus between 86^th and Stillwell

Weekend: July 8-11, 11: 45 PM Fri – 5:00 AM Tuesday

• N  operates to Kings Highway
• Free shuttle buses make station stops between Kings Highway and Stillwell Terminal

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