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Thursday, March 26, 2020
Senate unanimously passes $2 trillion coronavirus bill with cash giveaway
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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell gives a thumbs up as he leaves the Senate chamber after reaching a deal on a $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill.AP
The Senate passed a massive coronavirus stimulus bill that sends cash directly to most adults in a bid to shore up the faltering economy.
The bill expected to top $2 trillion and also bails out businesses, hospitals and local governments. It passed late Wednesday night and now heads to the House for final approval.
The package authorizes $1,200 checks for all adults who earn up to $75,000 and creates enormous loan programs for businesses.
A generous boost of $600 per week in unemployment pay led to a final road bump when a group of Republicans sought unsuccessfully to change the bill so the unemployed could not get more than 100 percent of their prior pay.
The package creates a $500 billion loan program run by the Treasury Department to assist businesses struggling to stay afloat. Loans to President Trump’s businesses and those of members of Congress, other officials and their families are banned.
A separate $350 billion loan program for small businesses offers to forgive money lent to businesses that avoid layoffs, inspired by cataclysmic forecasts of mass unemployment.
The deal includes a $150 billion boost in hospital funding and a $150 billion fund for state and local governments, both pushed for by Democrats.
Another $25 billion goes to public transit systems, $4.35 billion of that to New York — with $3.8 billion for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, whose ridership collapsed as COVID-19 spread.
“It’s been a long hard road with a remarkable number of twists and turns, but for the sake of millions of Americans, it will be worth it,” said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), who negotiated past midnight for days with a White House team.
Capitol Hill aides believe the deal’s cash giveaway will take effect in April, bringing a welcome payday to the vast majority of workers. All adults who earn up to $75,000 get $1,200, with $500 more per child. For a family of four, that’s up to $3,400.
For higher earners, the payout tapers from $1,200 to zero between salaries of $75,000 and $99,000.
The deal now goes to the House for approval. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said Tuesday she wants to pass the bill by unanimous consent without calling lawmakers back to vote in person. Two House members were diagnosed last week with COVID-19, and others are in quarantine.
Trump urged Congress to quickly send him the bill, saying during a Wednesday press conference at the White House it would be “a great day for the American worker and for American families, and frankly for American companies.”
Monday, March 23, 2020
rebuilding after pandemic
I'm forwarding this; I got it from a member of the community garden I belong to.
In case anyone is interested in joining this webinar.
Feel free to forward to those you think might be interested.
Be well, everyone.
Love,
Jess
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Date: Mon, Mar 23, 2020 at 5:20 PM
Subject: FW: Webcast Tomorrow on Community Protection & Rebuilding - 3/24 at 2pm
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From: Ilan, Lee <li...@cityhall.nyc.gov>
Date: Mon, Mar 23, 2020 at 5:20 PM
Subject: FW: Webcast Tomorrow on Community Protection & Rebuilding - 3/24 at 2pm
To: NYC Brownfields <brown...@cityhall.nyc.gov>
As Congress and the White House are considering an over- $1 trillion "Phase 3 Economic Stimulus" package, consider what your communities will need to recover from this coronavirus crisis.
You are welcome to join this free webinar tomorrow for an update on the federal response and local advocacy efforts. Registration link is below.
Best regards to all,
Lee
Ms. Lee Ilan
Chief of Planning
Mayor's Office of Environmental Remediation
City of New York
100 Gold Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10038
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Sunday, March 22, 2020
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Date: Sat, Mar 21, 2020 at 2:03 PM
Subject: [PSN] Update on New York City's Coronavirus Response for Friday, March 20
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From: Eric McClure <eric@parkslopeneighbors.org>
Date: Sat, Mar 21, 2020 at 2:03 PM
Subject: [PSN] Update on New York City's Coronavirus Response for Friday, March 20
To: PSN Email Updates <updates@parkslopeneighbors.org>
In This Issue:
Update on New York City's Coronavirus Response for Thursday, March 19th
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Dear Park Slope Neighbor,
Please find below the most recent update from the Mayor's Community Affairs Unit regarding the city's response to the Novel Coronavirus, which came in late last night. There's some overlap with the update from the Governor yesterday, but new info includes:
- The city's COVID-19 case count as of 6 pm Friday.
- An update on the Regional Enrichment Centers opening Monday for children of essential workers.
- An update on free meals for school children, which Monday shift from all schools to several hundred hub locations across the city. Home delivery will be available for those who can't leave home for medical reasons.
- Information about some new temporary protected bike lanes and a modified schedule for the Staten Island Ferry.
More details are included below; we encourage you to read the update in its entirety. You can also see an updated list of businesses that have been deemed essential here along with a link to apply for an exemption if you believe your business should be included.
For the most up-to-date information from the city, please visit the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's website, here: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/coronavirus.page, or text COVID to 692-692 to get regular updates on the latest developments.
Sincerely,
Eric McClure
Co-Founder
Park Slope Neighbors
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From: Mayor's Community Affairs Unit <communityaffairs@cityhall.nyc.gov>
Subject: Update on New York City's Coronavirus Response
Date: March 20, 2020 at 11:50:08 PM EDT
Dear New Yorker,
Estimado Neoyorquino,
親愛的紐約市民,
As you are aware, the City is currently responding to the novel coronavirus, and we want to make sure that you are provided with the most up-to-date information.
Cómo ya sabe, la Ciudad de Nueva York está respondiendo al brote del coronavirus, y queremos asegurarnos que reciba información actualizada.
如您所知, 紐約市目前正在應對新冠病毒, 我們會確保向您提供最新的消息。
We encourage you to visit DOHMH's website at https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/coronavirus.page
Le recomendamos que visite la página de internet del Departamento de Salud de la Ciudad de Nueva York al https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/coronavirus.page
我們鼓勵您訪問衛生侷的網站: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/coronavirus.page
Stay healthy poster https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/imm/coronavirus-stay-healthy-ad.pdf
Cartel de mantenerse saludable https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/imm/coronavirus-stay-healthy-ad.pdf
保持健康海報https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/imm/coronavirus-stay-healthy-ad-ch.pdf
If you have any questions, please contact 311.
Si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor marque 311.
如果您有任何問題, 請撥打311.
Resources and Updates you may find useful:
Recursos y Actualizaciones que les pueden ser útiles:
對您可能有用的資料和更新
Text COVID to 692-692 for updates
Envíe un mensaje de texto con la palabra COVIDESP al 692-692 para recibir actualizaciones en español en tiempo real.
發COVID短信到692-692以接收新信息
Stop the spread of COVID-19: https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/imm/stop-the-spread-poster.pdf
Como detener la propagación de COVID-19: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/coronavirus.page
FAQs on Home Self-Monitoring for Novel Coronavirus in New York City https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/imm/faq-for-home-self-monitoring-novel-coronavirus-nyc.pdf
Inicio de autosupervisión del coronavirus en la Ciudad de Nueva York https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/imm/faq-for-home-self-monitoring-novel-coronavirus-nyc-sp.pdf
在紐約進行新型冠狀病毒家庭自我監測的常見問題解答https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/imm/faq-for-home-self-monitoring-novel-coronavirus-nyc-ch.pdf
List of resources from the Office of Emergency Management (English version only): https://www1.nyc.gov/site/em/resources/covid-19-services-resources.page
Information on Employee Retention Grants from SBS: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/sbs/businesses/covid19-business-outreach.page
Información sobre el programa de Subvención de la retención de sus empleados para pequeñas empresas https://www1.nyc.gov/site/sbs/businesses/covid19-business-outreach.page
小商業侷員工保留貼津訊息: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/sbs/businesses/covid19-business-outreach.page
Update from NYCHA: https://mailchi.mp/33b8af38415a/nycha-intergov-organizational-changes-4083946?e=79da5d28fa
Actualización de NYCHA: http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=auto&langpair=auto|es&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus11.campaign-archive.com%2F%3Fu%3Dadc8ca36b531e0fcca46e2246%26id%3D8c5f6373c2%26e%3D79da5d28fa
紐約市房屋管理侷(NYCHA)訊息更新: http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=auto&langpair=auto|zh-TW&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus11.campaign-archive.com%2F%3Fu%3Dadc8ca36b531e0fcca46e2246%26id%3D8c5f6373c2%26e%3D79da5d28fa
MAYOR DE BLASIO ISSUES NEW GUIDANCE TO NEW YORKERS
New Yorkers should text COVID to 692-692 to get regular updates on the latest developments regarding COVID-19; Text COVIDESP to 692-692 for updates in Spanish
NEW YORK—Mayor de Blasio today issued updated COVID-19 guidance to New Yorkers, pursuant to new State regulations. Effective Sunday, March 22nd, at 8:00 PM, all non-essential businesses in New York City will be closed. Only businesses with essential functions will be permitted to operate, such as grocery stores, pharmacies, internet providers, food delivery, mass transit, banks, and financial institutions. Businesses that provide essential services must implement rules that facilitate social distancing, as well.
As of 6:00 PM today, citywide, there 5,683 positive cases of COVID-19 and 43 fatalities. Currently there are 1,514 cases in Queens 1,402 in Manhattan, 1,740 in Brooklyn, 736 in the Bronx, and 285 in Staten Island.
"Tonight our city braces for the next battle of this war," said Mayor Bill de Blasio. "Things will continue to get worse before they get better; but New Yorkers are strong and I know we can get through this together. Lives are on the line all across our city. We must all do our part to protect those who need us the most."
New Guidance for New Yorkers
Effective Sunday, March 22nd, at 8:00 PM, all non-essential businesses in New York City will be closed. Only businesses with essential functions will be permitted to operate, such as grocery stores, pharmacies, internet providers, food delivery, banks, financial institutions and mass transit. Businesses that provide essential services must implement rules that help facilitate social distancing. The NYPD will be out in neighborhoods across the City to ensure compliance with the policies.
The City will also enforce "Matilda's Law," which sets the following restrictions for vulnerable New Yorkers who are over the age of 70 and/or immune-compromised:
Regional Enrichment Centers (RECs)
The Department of Education plans to open 93 REC sites across all five boroughs, with the first sites opening starting the week of March 23rd for the children of essential workers. The sites will include 76 K-12 Centers and 17 Early Childhood Centers citywide. We have identified 32 sites in Brooklyn, 22 in the Bronx, 20 in Queens, 15 in Manhattan and 4 in Staten Island, with at least one site in every school district. We are contacting first responders, transit and healthcare workers, DOE staff at our Centers and Meal Hubs, ACS Frontline/Investigators still making direct contact with families, Department of Correction essential staff, Department of Homeless Services and Human Resources Administration Shelter staff and contracted staff, and Department of Sanitation essential staff. We are evaluating our capacity to serve other students. We are contacting agencies, unions and partner organizations to alert them of this opportunity and register them for a site near their home. We expect to serve approximately 57,000 students starting next week.
REC sites were chosen with accessibility as one of the main drivers, and all identified sites are either fully or partially accessible. In the best interest of our medically fragile students, we do not recommend they attend REC sites and are working with the Department of Health to ensure they have continuous medical services.
Students at RECs will engage in remote learning with their home schools, as well as art, music, and physical education. We will ask DOE and Community Based Organization employees to staff the Center, and we are grateful to the numerous DOE employees who have already offered to help staff these sites.
The health and safety of staff members remains our highest priority. All social distancing protocols will be followed, including 6 feet of distance between people. Anyone who is sick should stay home.
Meal Hubs
This week, free breakfast and lunch were available to all New York City students. Children were able to receive free meals at any site, regardless of which school they attend until 1:30 PM daily. During grab-and-go meals this week, we served approximately 560,000 meals and expect participation to rise in the coming weeks.
Starting Monday, March 23rd, three meals a day will be served to all New York City students at 439 hub sites citywide. 100 of the sites were high participation sites in Summer, 2019, and the remaining sites are schools where more than 50 percent of the students are eligible for free and reduced meals. Department of Education and DOHMH have been working to identify the most medically fragile students, and we are proud to say that we are partnering with Door Dash who will be delivering meals to students whose medical needs are so significant that they should not be leaving the home even to get meals. We have already been in contact with those families and hope to expand to more in the future. Food delivery will also be made available to children who reside in City shelters. Families search "Free Meals" on schools.nyc.gov or call 311 to find a site near them. Starting Monday, families can also text FOOD or COMIDA to 877-877 to find a meal near them. A complete list of meal hubs is available here.
Congressional Delegation Letter
Yesterday evening, the Mayor sent a letter to the United States Congressional Leadership, including Speaker Pelosi, Leader McConnell, Senator Schumer, and Leader McCarthy. New York City has more cases than any city in America and the Mayor reiterated his requests from the federal government. The requests include:
Census Letter
Mayor Bill de Blasio called on the U.S. Census Bureau to extend 2020 Census operations to ensure a complete and accurate count of all New Yorkers in light of the challenges posed by the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Mayor de Blasio called on the Bureau to implement the following operational changes to its 2020 Census implementation in New York City:
New Bike Infrastructure
To ensure cycling in the city is safer and easier, the City will install temporary protected bike lanes along 2nd Avenue from 42nd to 34th street in Manhattan, and on Smith Street in Brooklyn, from Atlantic Avenue to Fulton Street, connecting to existing lanes on Jay Street. These temporary protected bike lanes will plug two key gaps on two of the busiest bike corridors in the city.
To further implement the City's Green Wave' vision, 15 MPH signal progressions have been installed on 43rd Avenue in Queens from 35th to 51st Streets and Clinton Street in Brooklyn from Nelson Street to Pierrepoint Street. The installation of a signal progression on Prince Street in Manhattan, from 6th Avenue to the Bowery, is currently underway, with launch date for next week. This new signal timing will help reduce the number of red lights cyclists hit as they travel.
Updated Ferry Service
The Staten Island Ferry will operate on a reduced schedule. Starting midnight Sunday, March 22, the following measures will take effect:
New Health Guidance
To preserve personal protective equipment for healthcare workers providing medically necessary care for hospitalized patients, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is directing healthcare facilities to immediately stop testing non-hospitalized patients for COVID-19 unless test results will impact the clinical management of the patient. In addition, DOHMH is also advising providers and hospitals to not test asymptomatic people, including health care workers or first responders.
Keeping Businesses Closed
Yesterday, the City inspected 7,939 businesses and religious institutions and has observed overwhelming compliance. Three violations in total were issued.
Stay Informed
Nearly 700,000 New Yorkers have signed up for the City's COVID text notification system to get regular updates on the latest developments with coronavirus in New York City text COVID to 692-692. New Yorkers can text COVIDESP to 692-692 for updates in Spanish. You will receive regular SMS texts with the latest news and developments. If you have any questions on finding medical care call 311
Subject: Update on New York City's Coronavirus Response
Date: March 20, 2020 at 11:50:08 PM EDT
Dear New Yorker,
Estimado Neoyorquino,
親愛的紐約市民,
As you are aware, the City is currently responding to the novel coronavirus, and we want to make sure that you are provided with the most up-to-date information.
Cómo ya sabe, la Ciudad de Nueva York está respondiendo al brote del coronavirus, y queremos asegurarnos que reciba información actualizada.
如您所知, 紐約市目前正在應對新冠病毒, 我們會確保向您提供最新的消息。
We encourage you to visit DOHMH's website at https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/coronavirus.page
Le recomendamos que visite la página de internet del Departamento de Salud de la Ciudad de Nueva York al https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/coronavirus.page
我們鼓勵您訪問衛生侷的網站: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/coronavirus.page
Stay healthy poster https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/imm/coronavirus-stay-healthy-ad.pdf
Cartel de mantenerse saludable https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/imm/coronavirus-stay-healthy-ad.pdf
保持健康海報https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/imm/coronavirus-stay-healthy-ad-ch.pdf
If you have any questions, please contact 311.
Si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor marque 311.
如果您有任何問題, 請撥打311.
Resources and Updates you may find useful:
Recursos y Actualizaciones que les pueden ser útiles:
對您可能有用的資料和更新
Text COVID to 692-692 for updates
Envíe un mensaje de texto con la palabra COVIDESP al 692-692 para recibir actualizaciones en español en tiempo real.
發COVID短信到692-692以接收新信息
Stop the spread of COVID-19: https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/imm/stop-the-spread-poster.pdf
Como detener la propagación de COVID-19: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/coronavirus.page
FAQs on Home Self-Monitoring for Novel Coronavirus in New York City https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/imm/faq-for-home-self-monitoring-novel-coronavirus-nyc.pdf
Inicio de autosupervisión del coronavirus en la Ciudad de Nueva York https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/imm/faq-for-home-self-monitoring-novel-coronavirus-nyc-sp.pdf
在紐約進行新型冠狀病毒家庭自我監測的常見問題解答https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/imm/faq-for-home-self-monitoring-novel-coronavirus-nyc-ch.pdf
List of resources from the Office of Emergency Management (English version only): https://www1.nyc.gov/site/em/resources/covid-19-services-resources.page
Information on Employee Retention Grants from SBS: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/sbs/businesses/covid19-business-outreach.page
Información sobre el programa de Subvención de la retención de sus empleados para pequeñas empresas https://www1.nyc.gov/site/sbs/businesses/covid19-business-outreach.page
小商業侷員工保留貼津訊息: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/sbs/businesses/covid19-business-outreach.page
Update from NYCHA: https://mailchi.mp/33b8af38415a/nycha-intergov-organizational-changes-4083946?e=79da5d28fa
Actualización de NYCHA: http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=auto&langpair=auto|es&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus11.campaign-archive.com%2F%3Fu%3Dadc8ca36b531e0fcca46e2246%26id%3D8c5f6373c2%26e%3D79da5d28fa
紐約市房屋管理侷(NYCHA)訊息更新: http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=auto&langpair=auto|zh-TW&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus11.campaign-archive.com%2F%3Fu%3Dadc8ca36b531e0fcca46e2246%26id%3D8c5f6373c2%26e%3D79da5d28fa
MAYOR DE BLASIO ISSUES NEW GUIDANCE TO NEW YORKERS
New Yorkers should text COVID to 692-692 to get regular updates on the latest developments regarding COVID-19; Text COVIDESP to 692-692 for updates in Spanish
NEW YORK—Mayor de Blasio today issued updated COVID-19 guidance to New Yorkers, pursuant to new State regulations. Effective Sunday, March 22nd, at 8:00 PM, all non-essential businesses in New York City will be closed. Only businesses with essential functions will be permitted to operate, such as grocery stores, pharmacies, internet providers, food delivery, mass transit, banks, and financial institutions. Businesses that provide essential services must implement rules that facilitate social distancing, as well.
As of 6:00 PM today, citywide, there 5,683 positive cases of COVID-19 and 43 fatalities. Currently there are 1,514 cases in Queens 1,402 in Manhattan, 1,740 in Brooklyn, 736 in the Bronx, and 285 in Staten Island.
"Tonight our city braces for the next battle of this war," said Mayor Bill de Blasio. "Things will continue to get worse before they get better; but New Yorkers are strong and I know we can get through this together. Lives are on the line all across our city. We must all do our part to protect those who need us the most."
New Guidance for New Yorkers
Effective Sunday, March 22nd, at 8:00 PM, all non-essential businesses in New York City will be closed. Only businesses with essential functions will be permitted to operate, such as grocery stores, pharmacies, internet providers, food delivery, banks, financial institutions and mass transit. Businesses that provide essential services must implement rules that help facilitate social distancing. The NYPD will be out in neighborhoods across the City to ensure compliance with the policies.
- The City will also enforce the following rules for non-vulnerable individuals with fines and mandatory closures:
- No non-essential gatherings; any concentration of people outside their home must be limited to workers providing essential services
- Practice social distancing in public (6 feet or more)
- Individuals should limit outdoor recreational activities to non-contact.
- Limit use of public transportation to only when absolutely necessary.
- Sick individuals should not leave home except to receive medical care.
The City will also enforce "Matilda's Law," which sets the following restrictions for vulnerable New Yorkers who are over the age of 70 and/or immune-compromised:
- Remain indoors
- Limit outdoor activity to solitary exercise
- Pre-screen all visitors and aides by taking temperature
- Wear a mask when in company of others
- Do not visit households with multiple people
- Everyone in presence of vulnerable people should wear a mask
- Stay six feet from other people
- Do not take public transportation unless absolutely necessary.
Regional Enrichment Centers (RECs)
The Department of Education plans to open 93 REC sites across all five boroughs, with the first sites opening starting the week of March 23rd for the children of essential workers. The sites will include 76 K-12 Centers and 17 Early Childhood Centers citywide. We have identified 32 sites in Brooklyn, 22 in the Bronx, 20 in Queens, 15 in Manhattan and 4 in Staten Island, with at least one site in every school district. We are contacting first responders, transit and healthcare workers, DOE staff at our Centers and Meal Hubs, ACS Frontline/Investigators still making direct contact with families, Department of Correction essential staff, Department of Homeless Services and Human Resources Administration Shelter staff and contracted staff, and Department of Sanitation essential staff. We are evaluating our capacity to serve other students. We are contacting agencies, unions and partner organizations to alert them of this opportunity and register them for a site near their home. We expect to serve approximately 57,000 students starting next week.
REC sites were chosen with accessibility as one of the main drivers, and all identified sites are either fully or partially accessible. In the best interest of our medically fragile students, we do not recommend they attend REC sites and are working with the Department of Health to ensure they have continuous medical services.
Students at RECs will engage in remote learning with their home schools, as well as art, music, and physical education. We will ask DOE and Community Based Organization employees to staff the Center, and we are grateful to the numerous DOE employees who have already offered to help staff these sites.
The health and safety of staff members remains our highest priority. All social distancing protocols will be followed, including 6 feet of distance between people. Anyone who is sick should stay home.
Meal Hubs
This week, free breakfast and lunch were available to all New York City students. Children were able to receive free meals at any site, regardless of which school they attend until 1:30 PM daily. During grab-and-go meals this week, we served approximately 560,000 meals and expect participation to rise in the coming weeks.
Starting Monday, March 23rd, three meals a day will be served to all New York City students at 439 hub sites citywide. 100 of the sites were high participation sites in Summer, 2019, and the remaining sites are schools where more than 50 percent of the students are eligible for free and reduced meals. Department of Education and DOHMH have been working to identify the most medically fragile students, and we are proud to say that we are partnering with Door Dash who will be delivering meals to students whose medical needs are so significant that they should not be leaving the home even to get meals. We have already been in contact with those families and hope to expand to more in the future. Food delivery will also be made available to children who reside in City shelters. Families search "Free Meals" on schools.nyc.gov or call 311 to find a site near them. Starting Monday, families can also text FOOD or COMIDA to 877-877 to find a meal near them. A complete list of meal hubs is available here.
Congressional Delegation Letter
Yesterday evening, the Mayor sent a letter to the United States Congressional Leadership, including Speaker Pelosi, Leader McConnell, Senator Schumer, and Leader McCarthy. New York City has more cases than any city in America and the Mayor reiterated his requests from the federal government. The requests include:
- The deployment of the United States Armed Forces in assistance to New York City's frontline response efforts with their supply chain capabilities, stockpile of medical supplies, and skilled workforce.
- Critical medical supplies, reiterating the ask from the Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Veterans Affairs for 15,000 ventilators, 3 million N-95 masks, 50 million surgical masks, and 45 million each of face shields, surgical gowns, coveralls, and pairs of gloves.
Census Letter
Mayor Bill de Blasio called on the U.S. Census Bureau to extend 2020 Census operations to ensure a complete and accurate count of all New Yorkers in light of the challenges posed by the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Mayor de Blasio called on the Bureau to implement the following operational changes to its 2020 Census implementation in New York City:
- Reschedule Early Non-Response Follow-Up (NRFU) to later in the year
- Substantially delay door-to-door enumeration
- Extend the self-response window to September 30, 2020
New Bike Infrastructure
To ensure cycling in the city is safer and easier, the City will install temporary protected bike lanes along 2nd Avenue from 42nd to 34th street in Manhattan, and on Smith Street in Brooklyn, from Atlantic Avenue to Fulton Street, connecting to existing lanes on Jay Street. These temporary protected bike lanes will plug two key gaps on two of the busiest bike corridors in the city.
To further implement the City's Green Wave' vision, 15 MPH signal progressions have been installed on 43rd Avenue in Queens from 35th to 51st Streets and Clinton Street in Brooklyn from Nelson Street to Pierrepoint Street. The installation of a signal progression on Prince Street in Manhattan, from 6th Avenue to the Bowery, is currently underway, with launch date for next week. This new signal timing will help reduce the number of red lights cyclists hit as they travel.
Updated Ferry Service
The Staten Island Ferry will operate on a reduced schedule. Starting midnight Sunday, March 22, the following measures will take effect:
- Only 3 boats will operate in the morning and evening rush hours on weekdays. Previously, 4 boats operated during these hours.
- From 7:00 to 9:00 AM, the ferry will operate every 20 minutes. The ferry previously operated every 15 minutes.
- From 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, the ferry will continue to operate every 30 minutes.
- From 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM, the ferry will operate every 20 minutes. The ferry previously operated every 15 minutes.
- From 8:00 PM to every 12:00 AM, the ferry will continue to operate every 30 minutes.
- From 12:00 AM to 5:00 AM on weekdays, and from 12:00 AM to 7:00 AM on weekends, the ferry will operate every hour. The ferry previously operated every 30 minutes.
New Health Guidance
To preserve personal protective equipment for healthcare workers providing medically necessary care for hospitalized patients, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is directing healthcare facilities to immediately stop testing non-hospitalized patients for COVID-19 unless test results will impact the clinical management of the patient. In addition, DOHMH is also advising providers and hospitals to not test asymptomatic people, including health care workers or first responders.
Keeping Businesses Closed
Yesterday, the City inspected 7,939 businesses and religious institutions and has observed overwhelming compliance. Three violations in total were issued.
Stay Informed
Nearly 700,000 New Yorkers have signed up for the City's COVID text notification system to get regular updates on the latest developments with coronavirus in New York City text COVID to 692-692. New Yorkers can text COVIDESP to 692-692 for updates in Spanish. You will receive regular SMS texts with the latest news and developments. If you have any questions on finding medical care call 311
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