AUGUST 25th RESOURCES AND UPDATES:
The moratorium for residential and commercial evictions in New York City has been extended to October 1st. Evictions will remain paused for New Yorkers and small businesses facing financial hardship due to the pandemic.
AUGUST 17th RESOURCES AND UPDATES:
Mayor de Blasio announced the launch of the NYC Tenant Resource Portal, the city’s first-ever online resource to help residential renters access free resources from the City to help prevent evictions and keep tenants stably housed.
AUGUST 10th RESOURCES AND UPDATES:
The moratorium on evictions in New York State has been extended to September 4th. The moratorium was first put in place in March to protect residential and commercial tenants facing financial hardship due to the pandemic.
AUGUST 3rd RESOURCES AND UPDATES:
The application deadline for COVID rent relief has been extended to August 6. The COVID Rental Assistance Program will provide direct aid for tenants who lost income due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is funded through the Coronavirus Relief Fund, which is part of the CARES Act.
We're excited to announce that as a result of our Contact Tracing Series, the NYC Test & Trace Corps has launched a “Tracer Feedback line”
The Phone Number: 646-614-3025
Welcome Message: "Thank you for calling the Tracer Feedback line.
JULY 27th RESOURCES AND UPDATES:
Several outdoor NYC venues are opened this week. The Bronx Zoo, the Central Park Zoo, the New York Botanical Garden, the Empire State Building observation deck and outdoor sections of Liberty Island are among the iconic spots opening this week, with capacity limits in place.
CAUTION: The East River Esplanade is CLOSED at East 77th Street
Please be advised that there is NO NORTHBOUND/SOUTHBOUND ACCESS PAST 77TH STREET
For alternate access to the Esplanade, please use:
Nearest Southern entrance: East 71st Street
Nearest Northern entrance: East 81st Street
JULY 20th RESOURCES AND UPDATES:
New York City entered Phase 4 today but without indoor activity. Phase 4 allows for the reopening of media production, low-risk outdoor entertainment, professional sports competitions (without fans), and more.
JULY 13th RESOURCES AND UPDATES:
Tax Day is Wednesday, July 15! Visit here for info on free NYC Tax Prep services.
Starting July 20th, New York will allow visits to nursing homes and long-term care facilities on a limited basis.
Register here: https://neighbors.columbia.edu/events/future-childcare-nyc
