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.
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.
MARCH 31ST RESOURCES AND UPDATES:
Gov. Cuomo has delayed the New York Presidential Primary to June 23, to combine the Presidential delegate vote with Congressional, State Senate and State Assembly primaries. Check out Whosontheballot.
MARCH 30TH RESOURCES AND UPDATES:
Yesterday, Governor Cuomo extended the "New York on PAUSE" policy until April 15th. That means non-essential businesses and schools will continue to stay closed. Gatherings of any size for any reason remain canceled and all New Yorkers continue to be directed to practice social distancing — by staying home and keeping six feet of space from others when in public.
MARCH 29TH RESOURCES AND UPDATES:
All in-person HRA appointments have been canceled, and no negative actions will be taken on a client's case. For the safety of clients and staff, they are asking all New Yorkers who need services to do as much as they can through ACCESS HRA and by calling 311. You can download the ACCESS HRA mobile app or visit nyc.
MARCH 25TH RESOURCES AND UPDATES:
The City has created the GetFoodNYC food delivery program to provide food for coronavirus (COVID-19)-vulnerable and food-insecure New Yorkers not currently served through existing food delivery programs. Sign up here or call 311.
The Dept.
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Community Board 8 is trying to keep businesses and residents connected with a listing of all the open businesses in our community during the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). While this is the most up to date list that we have, we encourage you to check with the businesses as things are quickly evolving.
Restart NYC – Guidance for Phase Four
The City entered Phase Four of Restart NYC on July 20. This phase includes reopening for low-risk outdoor arts & entertainment, media production, and professional sports competitions with no fans. The date for higher education, Pre-K to grade 12 schools, low-risk indoor arts & entertainment, and malls have not yet been determined.
