APRIL 17TH RESOURCES AND UPDATES:
Governor Cuomo issued an Executive Order that effective April 17 at 8 p.m., New Yorkers MUST wear masks or face coverings on public transportation systems and while taking private transportation or riding in for-hire vehicles.
APRIL 15TH RESOURCES AND UPDATES:
Governor Cuomo issued an Executive Order today that all people MUST wear a mask or face covering in public in situations where social distancing is not possible.
Hunter College is offering “Hunter at Home”, a series of interactive lectures, readings, and discussion with Hunter faculty who will share their research and take your questions.
APRIL 13TH RESOURCES AND UPDATES:
The State established a new partnership with the New York State Court System to create a pro bono network of volunteer lawyers to provide New Yorkers in need with free legal assistance with unemployment claims.
Resources: How New Yorkers Can Access Help with Food, Unemployment, Health Care, Domestic Violence, Small Businesses, & More - Gotham Gazette
10 Ways the New State Budget Impacts New York City - Gotham Gazette
NYC forbids schools from using Zoom for remote learning due to privacy and security concerns - Chalkbeat
New York cancels June Regents exams due to coronavirus - Chalkbeat
City Comptroller Scott Stringer’s mother dies of coronavirus complications - Daily News
Take a virtual tour of these NYC cultural institutions from home - Curbed
As New Yorkers seek open space, city will cut short car-free streets pilot - Curbed
Trump says USNS Comfort hospital ship will take coronavirus patients - NY Post
De Blasio slashes funding for 3K, recycling and youth employment in first round of cuts - Politico
NYC cuts 75,000 city-funded summer jobs for youth amid coronavirus pandemic - Daily News
NYC’s coronavirus budget cuts $24M from bike lanes, bus lanes, SI Ferry - NY Post
Cuomo: NYC heroes lost to coronavirus may get benefits similar to 9/11 packages - NY Post
Families of NYC transit workers killed by coronavirus might not qualify for $500k in MTA death benefits - Daily News
NY will streamline unemployment application after weeks of frustration - Times Union
NYC could ease coronavirus restrictions in late May, but hampered by lack of testing - Politico
MTA taking worker temperatures as coronavirus spreads - NY Post
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APRIL 10TH RESOURCES AND UPDATES:
Flags will be flown at half-mast in New York State to honor those New Yorkers we have lost as a result of COVID-19. The flags will fly at half-mast as long as New York is on PAUSE.
Governor Cuomo launched a social media campaign to show who we are staying home for.
APRIL 8TH RESOURCES AND UPDATES:
The Comptroller's office has created an online COVID-19 Resource Center to support New Yorkers through this pandemic. Whether you are a homeowner or tenant, want resources for nonprofits, small businesses, or freelancers, are concerned about New York's seniors, students, or our immigrant communities, the Comptroller's COVID-19 Resource Center has information you can use.
APRIL 7TH RESOURCES AND UPDATES:
E Pluribus Unim is now part of New York State’s Great Seal. Out of many, one. As Governor Cuomo said, “the importance of that motto is especially clear and relevant today.”
Governor Cuomo has extended the NY PAUSE executive order until April 29. Schools and non-essential businesses will remain closed at least until that date.
APRIL 3RD RESOURCES AND UPDATES:
New Guidance: Wear Homemade Masks in Public
As of yesterday, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is recommending that everyone wear a face covering when outside of their home to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Wearing a face covering will not make New Yorkers invincible! Health officials are adamant that we still need to stay home as much as possible.
New York Hospitals Plan Coordination as Coronavirus Deaths in State Top 1,200 -WSJ
New York Extends Order Against Gatherings, Nonessential Business - WSJ
Cuomo warns of ‘drastic’ budget cuts as lawmakers prepare to vote remotely - Daily News
New York's Coronavirus Budget Will Be Different - NY State of Politics
An Emergency Field Hospital Is Going Up In Central Park As Coronavirus Cases Surge In NYC - Gothamist
IN A HUNGRY CITY ON PAUSE, GROCERY WORKERS TAKE STOCK AND PRESS ON - The City
Coronavirus: NYC food pantries facing crisis plead for state, city aid - NY Post
Cuomo: Primary date moved, equipment pursuit continues - Times Union
UES Lawmaker To Hold Virtual Constituent Talks During Quarantine - Patch
Why Outdoor Farmers’ Markets Matter More Than Ever - NY Times
Cuomo, Legislature reach 'conceptual agreement' on budget - Times Union
Take a Virtual Tour of New York’s Museum District - NY Times
Where things stand with the New York state budget - City and State
New York finally legalizes electric bikes and scooters - The Verge
Javits Center in NYC to accept coronavirus patients - Daily News
New York City Sees Rise in Coronavirus Hate Crimes Against Asians- WSJ
Virus’s Toll on N.Y. Police: 1 in 6 Officers Is Out Sick - NY Times
New Yorkers fleeing city face fear and hostility from upstate neighbors - Guardian
The Bronx Zoo Is Also Empty, but the Animals Don’t Mind - NY Times
City Reconfigures 2020 Census Efforts in Response to Coronavirus — and Reports Good Initial News - Gotham Gazette
Newest Shortage in New York: The City Is Running Out of Dogs to Foster - Bloomberg
Musk says Tesla's Buffalo plant will reopen to help make ventilators 'as soon as humanly possible' - Buffalo News
NYC outlines street closures to promote ‘social distancing’ during coronavirus shutdown - NY Post
What Made New York So Hospitable for Coronavirus? - NY Times
"Despite some obvious suspects, scientists say chance may have played a big role in the explosion of cases.
APRIL 2ND RESOURCES AND UPDATES:
The State is launching an online portal that will help connect our hospitals and healthcare facilities with the nearly 80,000 healthcare workers who have volunteered to help. The portal will prioritize the deployment of NY-based workers to hospitals with the greatest need.
