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Dear Friends:
I hope you and your families are continuing to be strong as we move forward, pursue flattening the curve, prevent any pandemic flare ups and help so many in our District and beyond.
As Chair of NYC Council Small Business Committee I am glad to join the fight on behalf of 300 NYC restaurant owners as they filed a class-action lawsuit to force NYC and NYS to allow NYC restaurants to have some form of indoor dining line with restaurants throughout the rest of the state at 50% capacity. The class-action suit points out the unfair covid-19 restrictions which have kept tens of thousands of NYC restaurant premises closed and cost our city over 150k jobs while allowing restaurants in nearby areas to have indoor dining.
New York City is delaying opening in person classes for NYC schools till September 21st, to give teachers and staff more time to prepare. While I am glad we advocated for the push back, the Administration needs a serious and detailed plan to address all the legitimate concerns of teachers, staff, parents and students as far as health, safety, class preparation and others.
The census self-response period ends September 30 – we have less than a month to get a complete count for District 13 and NYC. We are steadily increasing our response rate as we have proudly continued our partnership with Census 2020 in our District. If you still have not responded to the Census 2020, visit www.my2020census.gov.
Team Gjonaj has continued to work hard between legislation and budget, handling constituent cases, park cleanups and graffiti removals, weekly food and mask giveaways, community and NCO meetings and so much more.
Please remember that we are here for you, contact my office at 718-931-1721 or email us at MGjonaj@council.nyc.gov. Together we will make our neighborhoods cleaner, safer, better!
Sincerely,
NYC Councilman Mark Gjonaj
District 13, Bronx
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As Chair of the NYC Council Small Business Committee, Councilman Mark Gjonaj was glad to join the fight on behalf of 300 NYC restaurant owners as they filed a class-action lawsuit to force NYC and NYS to allow NYC restaurants to have some form of indoor dining – preferably in line with restaurants throughout the rest of the state at 50% capacity. The class-action suit points out the unfair COVID-19 restrictions which have kept tens of thousands of NYC restaurant premises closed and cost our city over 150k jobs while allowing restaurants in nearby areas to have indoor dining. |
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We had a successful Food and Mask Giveaway this week from our District Office. Food will be distributed on every Tuesday at 11AM through September 29th. Thank you Catholic Charities and ICNA Relief for your assistance and partnership! |
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We are grateful to our partnership with the New York Botanical Garden and glad to share free tickets with constituents in our District to a Bronx staple, a living museum, an educational entity, and a plant research and conservation institution. |
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Councilman Mark Gjonaj was happy to have a zoom discussion with Boy Scouts Troop 211 of City Island, where they discussed the importance of civic engagement, community involvement and others. |
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Congratulations to Schneps Media’s Kings of the Bronx Awardees on their recognition and all their contributions to our borough. We were glad to present them with NYC Council Citations! |
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Thank you Throggs Neck Resident Council, Police Service Area #8 and the Bronx District Attorney for “An Open Discussion" with community, police and clergy on ways to improve engagement and built a more constructive dialogue between the NYPD and the community. |
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Team Gjonaj attended the NYPD 45th Precinct Sector “C” Build the Block Safety Meeting in City Island this week. Addressing their concerns, we were glad to share that we have secured two additional weekend traffic agents to work from 11am until 10pm and we are still working to see if we can get them to stay longer-until at least midnight. |
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Congratulations to Jacobi Hospital and the community on the unveiling of Arts in Medicine Mural, a collaborative and creative way to engage the community, encourage creativity, build bridges to reduce stigma, and foster pride in the public health system through community-building activities. |
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Thank you NYPD 45th Precinct for your swift actions responding to concerns from our constituents-conducting a DWI checkpoint due to many complaints on City Island to ensure safety in our community. |
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We can all do our part in keeping our neighborhoods clean. Thank you to our partners, Wildcats, for the weekly cleanups in City Island. |
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Thank you NYPD 49th Precinct for addressing the concerns of residents in our District removing illegally stored vehicles and dumped cars on Williambridge Road. |
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NYLAG's Mobile Legal Help Center is continuing to help constituents in our district with free legal help. Please contact our office at (718) 931-1721 for available appointments via phone. |
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In partnership with CUNY Citizenship Now, our office is offering free immigration assistance to constituents in our District. See the information below! |
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There has been an increase in car and bicycle thefts in Council District 13. Lock your cars, bicycles and keep your valuable items hidden to prevent theft and damage. Please find the list of NCOs in the NYPD 45th and 49th Precincts below. |
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In light of the coronavirus pandemic, Councilman Mark Gjonaj is pushing to introduce legislation that would help New Yorkers get through this time of uncertainty. Please find below the list of Legislative Service Requests Councilman Gjonaj has submitted to alleviate the hardships that many of our neighbors are facing today. To view Councilman Gjonaj's proposed legislation, Click Here.
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The NYC DOE and UFT have reached a mutual decision for a new schools reopening date. Rather than begin on September 10th, school buildings will open with the blended learning model on September 21st. September 16th will be the start of a three-day transitional period. During this time, instruction will begin remotely for all students and there will be additional preparation for educators and staff. |
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Do you believe the original September 10th reopening date should not have been changed?
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Do you think the measures by the DOE are enough to secure the safety of children and staff?
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Do you believe ventilation systems in NYC public schools need to be upgraded?
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Although the 13th Council District is ranked in the middle in the 2020 US Census Response Rates, we must do our part to increase the self-response rates by participating and encouraging our neighbors to complete the Census. The Census is critical to ensure we have the resources to respond to future crises as well as determine how hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding flow into communities every year for the next decade. While we stay home to stop the spread, please take advantage of the opportunity to fill out the 2020 Census by Clicking Here or call 844-330-2020.
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The NYC DOE and UFT have reached a mutual decision for a new schools reopening date. Rather than begin on September 10th, school buildings will open with the blended learning model on September 21st. September 16th will be the start of a three-day transitional period. During this time, instruction will begin remotely for all students and there will be additional preparation for educators and staff. To learn more about important dates and links, Click Here.
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City parents who decide not to send their kids to in-person classes this fall can sign up for remote-only learning through a new online portal that the NYCDOE has opened. The online signup asks parents to select either a “100% remote” model starting in September, or a hybrid approach where kids would attend in-person classes several days a week and take virtual classes from home the other days. The NYCDOE also opened an application portal for teachers medically vulnerable to COVID-19 to request permission to work from home. Click Here to read more about Return to School 2020.
Outdoor Learning:
City schools will be able to hold classes outdoors in school yards, streets and parks, the City announced this week. Principals who want to move learning outdoors to prevent the spread of Covid-19 will be able to apply to the city for permission to shut down streets to traffic, or use space in local parks.
Health and Safety:
The Department of Education released new protocols for handling any possible confirmed coronavirus cases in schools this upcoming year. The DOE plan states that if one or more students from the same class test positive their classrooms will close and anyone who had close contact with those students should self-quarantine for 14 days. If two or more children in the same school test positive for the virus but do not share a classroom, the entire building will close for two weeks. If at least two cases arise in the same building but the infections occurred outside of school, the DOE will also shutter the whole building while investigating the source of the exposures. To read more about the DOE's health and safety plan, Click Here.
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If your child is a student in NYC schools and is in need of an iPad, you can request an Internet-enabled iPad for remote learning by Clicking Here.
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Catholic schools will be open in September. Parents who desire can choose full time remote learning for their child. Remote learning will be with their child’s teacher, learning in the classroom with students who are in the building. Please visit CatholicSchoolsNY.org/opening for regular updates, and to view opening videos which tour the enhanced environment to which students, teachers and staff will return in September.
20 Catholic Schools in Archdiocese of NY Closing:
The Office of the Superintendent of Schools of the Archdiocese of NY announced that 20 Catholic schools will be unable to reopen in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, among them Our Lady of the Assumption in our District. Our office has been in communication with the Archdiocese and we were assured that they will work closely with each affected family, to help find a neighboring Catholic school for the fall. The best resource for continually updated information will always be https://catholicschoolsny.org/announcements
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The New York City Department of Education is committed to making free meals available daily for any New Yorker. Any New Yorker who wants one can get free meals at more than 400 Meal Hubs across the city. Check www.schools.nyc.gov/freemeals for locations.
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Lost Wages Assistance Program:
The Federal Emergency Management Agency approved New York for a grant that will allow the state to pay out hundreds of additional benefits a week to unemployed residents. Unemployed New Yorkers will get $300 extra a week under the Lost Wages Assistance program. The program will be retroactive to the beginning of August.
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance:
Although the $600 Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) benefit has expired and as we await next steps, please continue to certify weekly to ensure you receive your Unemployment Insurance (UI) or Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) benefits. For more information visit https://dol.ny.gov/ for more information.
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Please note the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles offices are now reopened and some offer in-person transactions by reservation only. You can visit https://dmv.ny.gov/offices/dmv-office-locations to see which offices are open near you and additional COVID-19 adjustments.
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Residential Eviction Moratorium:
NYS Courts extended the Eviction Moratorium until October 1, 2020. All cases filed after 3/17/20 are still suspended. If you had previously been in court, your court case may proceed, but you still can't be evicted until October.
Commercial Eviction Moratorium:
Governor Cuomo has signed an executive order that will stop coronavirus-related commercial evictions and foreclosures for at least another month. The moratorium on commercial evictions will now last through Sept. 20. The measure will continue to protect commercial tenants like restaurant and retail owners as the toll for the pandemic wears on.
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Governor Cuomo announced New York casinos and New York City malls can open on September 9 under the condition that they have enhanced air filtration systems in place. Casinos will be allowed to open at 25% of maximum occupancy, with no table games or beverage service on the gaming floor. Malls in New York City can open at 25% capacity. |
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The City will set up COVID-19 traveler registration checkpoints at major entry points including bridge and tunnel crossings to comply with the state’s mandatory 14-day coronavirus quarantine rule for those arriving from COVID-19 hotspots. Travelers coming in from these states must complete travel health forms to support contact tracing efforts. Failure to quarantine is a violation of State law, and individuals who fail to quarantine are subject to a $10,000 fine. Individuals who refuse to fill out the New York State Department of Health travel form are subject to a $2,000 fine.
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Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) zoos and aquariums have reopened. For more information and to get tickets, Click Here.
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For more information and to get tickets at the New York Botanical Garden, Click Here.
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As per Governor Cuomo's Executive Order, businesses are authorized to deny entry to any customer who doesn't wear a mask or other face covering. All New Yorkers MUST wear a cloth face covering or a mask when out in public and in situations where social distancing cannot be maintained. |
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New York State continues to increase testing capacity for COVID-19 on a daily basis. Individuals who have questions regarding eligibility or access for testing should call the New York State COVID-19 Hotline at 1-888-364-3065 or visit the NYSDOH website https://covid19screening.health.ny.gov. Click Here to find a testing site near you.
The COVID-19 test site at RAIN Boston Road Senior Center is now open. The testing site will be open from 9 am till 6:30 pm, seven days a week. No appointment needed and it is for everyone in the community.
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If you test positive for COVID-19, a Contact Tracer will connect you with the support and resources you may need to quarantine, such as help getting medical care, child care, groceries or household supplies. The Tracer will work with you to identify anyone you've been in contact with over the past 14 days to trace and contain the spread of the virus. Note that if you get a call from a Tracer, your caller ID will in most cases say "NYS Contact Tracing. (518-387-9993)" If you get a call, please answer the phone. Answering the phone will keep your loved ones and community safe. |
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In difficult times mental health is very important and it is understandable and common to feel anxious and stressed, but no one should feel alone – help is always available. Click Here to find a list of mental health resources.
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The COVID-19 pandemic presents unique challenges for people with substance use disorders and in recovery. The City has many free and low-cost services for people with drug and/or alcohol problems. In addition to these services, you can call New York City’s 24-hour-a-day, seven-day-a-week hotline at 1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355) or visit NYC Well online.
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Click on the following sources for daily updates on the coronavirus:
Text COVID to 692-692 for regular SMS updates on the latest COVID developments in New York City. To receive updates in Spanish, text COVIDESP to 692-692.
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NYC’s Open Restaurant Program is an effort to implement a citywide multi-phase program to expand outdoor seating options for restaurants and bars to promote open space, enhance social distancing, and help them rebound in these difficult economic times. The Open Restaurant Program will continue until October 31st. Click Here to apply to be an Open Restaurant.
Find An Open Restaurant Near You:
Search the NYC Open Restaurants map and dashboard at nycopenrestaurants.info. Restaurants appear in this database as soon as they self-certify.
Complying with Social Distancing:
As per Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 202.43, Businesses that sell alcohol must ensure everyone within 100 feet of their business is complying with open-container, social-distancing and face-covering rules. Businesses that cannot follow these guidelines must stop selling alcohol until they can. Violations could result in having a license suspended or revoked, with fines up to $10,000 per violation.
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New York City will reopen in phases when the region has met all seven metrics outlined by the Governor's Office, as well as the three additional metrics outlined by the Mayor's Office. If you are unclear if your business is included in Phase One, you can use this tool to check. Click Here to view the Reopening Guidelines and continue to check the New York Forward site regularly for up to date information.
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NYC’s Open Restaurant Program is an effort to implement a citywide multi-phase program to expand outdoor seating options for food establishments to promote open space, enhance social distancing, and help them rebound in these difficult economic times. For more information and to access the NYC Open Restaurants Application, visit: nyc.gov/openrestaurants.
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Governor Cuomo announced new regulations for bars and restaurants in New York City to ensure they are complying with state social distancing and face covering orders. As part of the 'Three Strikes and You're Closed' initiative, any establishment that receives three violations will be closed for business. Egregious violations can result in immediate loss of liquor license or closure before a third strike. Additionally, any establishment facing disciplinary charges by the State Liquor Authority will have its name and location posted publicly and updated on a weekly basis. If the state is alerted to similar noncompliance in other regions of the state, these restrictions will be extended to those areas immediately.
The Governor also announced that all restaurants and bars statewide will be subject to new requirements that they must only serve alcohol to people who are ordering and eating food and that all service at bar tops must only be for seated patrons who are socially distanced by six feet or separated by physical barriers. Under current law, only establishments that serve food are permitted to serve alcoholic beverages.
For more information on the new regulations, Click Here.
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US Small Business Administration:
For more small business guidance and loan resources, please visit: sba.gov or contact SBA's Disaster Assistance Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955.
New York Forward Loan Fund:
Wells Fargo has pledged $20 Million to fund the New York Forward Loan Fund. The fund supports minority- and women-owned businesses, and landlords who own small multifamily properties in low- and moderate-income communities. These loans are available to small businesses, nonprofits, and small landlords that did not receive a loan from either the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) or SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) for COVID-19 in 2020. The loans are not forgivable in part or whole. The loans will need to be paid back over a 5-year term with interest. More information about NYFLF is available online at www.esd.ny.gov/nyforwardloans. Fill out a pre-application and match with a participating lender.
NYS Shared Work Program:
Consider the Shared Work Program as you manage business cycles and seasonal adjustments. Shared Work lets you keep trained staff and avoid layoffs. Employees can receive partial Unemployment Insurance benefits while working reduced hours. Full-time, part-time and seasonal employees are eligible. Click Here for an overview of the Shared Work Program.
Bronx Community Relief Effort:
The Bronx Community Relief Effort is launching Cycle 2 of Grant Funding for Bronx small businesses. This will provide funding for grants with a maximum of $25,000 to businesses of 20 employees or fewer, with priority given to businesses owned by women or people of color. The application is available is English, Spanish, and French. Please visit www.thebronx.org/smallbusinessrelief for the grant application.
Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation (BOEDC) Emergency Loan Fund:
Bronx-based businesses who apply and qualify for the BOEDC Emergency Loan Fund can borrow up to $100,00 to help stay afloat during this time of crisis. For more information, please email Marlene Cintron at mcintron@boedc.org.
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US Small Business Administration:
To apply for loans offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), please visit: sba.gov and to view which loans nonprofits are eligible for, Click Here.
Robin Hood Foundation:
The Robin Hood Foundation has announced they will be providing immediate response grants to nonprofit organizations, averaging $45,000 in funding for the first three months. Click Here to apply for the grants.
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US Small Business Administration:
To apply for loans offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), please visit: sba.gov and for more information on which loans faith-based organizations are eligible for, Click Here.
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Please note New York State’s Price Gouging Law prohibits merchants from taking unfair advantage of consumers by selling goods or services that are “vital to the health, safety or welfare of consumers” for an "unconscionably excessive price" during an abnormal disruption of the market place or state of emergency. To report incidents of price gouging to the NYS Attorney General’s office call (800) 697-1220 and fill the Price Gouging Complaint Form by Clicking Here.
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Free Meal Delivery Program:
All participants in the GetFoodNYC program can now sign up for recurring deliveries for a month at a time by calling 311 or through the NYC Food Delivery Assistance webpage by Clicking Here. Participants no longer need to order every 2-3 days. If you are a senior and need help connecting to these meals, you can register with a local senior center so that food deliveries can be managed by the center on a long-term basis. Households that qualify may order three days of food at a time for up to a month. Each delivery will contain three days of food (9 meals per person, but no household will receive more than 18 meals per delivery). All orders will be delivered within three days or less of the order date.
NYC Department for the Aging:
For more information on senior resources offered by the City, Click Here.
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NYC Department of Veterans' Services:
To learn more on the veterans' resources offered by the City such as food assistance, emergency financial assistance, business support, healthcare and much more, Click Here.
NYC Veterans' Needs and Mutual Aid:
The Veterans Mutual Aid - NYC Metro will provide ranges from regular check-ins with isolated veterans to helping veterans find safe housing and assistance to make it through the pandemic. Click Here to apply for aid. NYC Veterans Alliance is also maintaining and updating a comprehensive resource list at nycveteransalliance.org/covid_19.
Mental Health Support for Veterans:
If you are a veteran living in New York, or New Jersey, you can get trauma counseling and crisis intervention support. Call 311 to get connected to these services; in an emergency, call 911. Veterans can also access mental health support by calling the Veterans Crisis Line: 800-273-8255.
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NYPD is hiring Police Communications Technicians-911 Operators. Click Here for more information and submit your application before September 22nd.
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NYC Health and Hospitals:
NYC Health and Hospitals is hiring 500 non-clinical staff to help with patient transport, clerical work, and cleaning. No medical background is required and hiring will be expanded to thousands soon. Please visit nyc.gov/getwork for more information and to apply.
Disaster Response Jobs at SBA:
The SBA is hiring temporary employees to assist with disaster relief efforts. Bilingual language skills a plus. Click Here to apply.
As many industries are laying off employees during the Coronavirus Pandemic, please note the following employers that are currently hiring and apply with them directly:
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To apply with 7-Eleven, Click Here.
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To apply with Amazon, Click Here.
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To apply with CVS, Click Here.
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To apply with Dollar General, Click Here.
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To apply with Domino's Pizza, Click Here.
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To apply with Kroger, Click Here.
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To apply with Papa John's, Click Here.
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To apply with Pizza Hut, Click Here.
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To apply with Walmart, Click Here.
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To apply with Services for the Underserved, Click Here.
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To apply with the Child Center of NY, Click Here.
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To apply with the Fund for Public Health NYC, Click Here.
Recruiting TLC Drivers:
New York City is looking for TLC-licensed drivers to help with important work related to the coronavirus, such as delivering food to the elderly who are home bound. This work will be paid $15/hour plus reimbursement for gas and tolls. Drivers will be selected on a first-come, first-serve basis. Click Here to sign up.
Job Opportunities for NYCHA Residents:
If you are a NYCHA resident looking for employment opportunities, NYCHA and NYCHA partners are seeking to hire residents for various positions. Click Here to apply!
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The United States Department of Education says it will automatically extend the suspension of student loan payments for everyone with federally held student loans through the end of the year, and keep the interest rate at 0%. While payments are paused, those working toward Public Service Loan Forgiveness or loan rehabilitation will also continue to get credit as if they were making payments, and collection efforts will remain suspended for borrowers who are in default.
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During the Coronavirus Pandemic, the Social Security Administration is focusing on providing services to people in dire need. You can conduct most business online by Clicking Here including applying for retirement, disability, and Medicare benefits.
They will accept also requests for dire need benefit payments including:
- If you did not receive your monthly payment;
- If you are currently homeless or at risk of becoming homeless; or
- If your benefits were suspended and can now be reinstated.
You will continue to receive your monthly benefit amount if you use Direct Deposit. Click Here to find out what services are continuing and which ones are being suspended, how to contact the agency, and important information about deadlines that are being extended to ease the burden on you and medical providers during this pandemic.
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The MTA announced front-door boarding and fare collection on all local and SBS buses have resumed. Front-door boarding will add up to 40 percent more space on buses, enhancing a rider’s ability to socially distance. Barriers of chains and vinyl curtains will be taken down from the middle area of the bus to increase social distancing opportunities as well. For more information please check www.mta.info.
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Alternate Side Parking will remain in effect through Sunday, September 5, 2020. Meters remain in effect. For up to date information, please Click Here.
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NYCHA Management and Maintenance:
NYCHA’s property management offices remain open, but will suspend direct-contact meetings with residents in an effort to enhance social distancing practices per DOHMH guidance. Property office staff will continue to assist residents via telephone, email, and through scheduled appointments to speak to staff from behind the reception desk. Please refrain from walking into your respective property management office without an appointment unless it is absolutely necessary. NYCHA will reevaluate their policy in 30 days.
Additionally, NYCHA staff will continue to perform EMERGENCY maintenance and repairs such as water leaks, gas leaks, local power issues, stoppages, and hazardous conditions (e.g., electrical issues or fire hazards) at developments and in apartments.
For more information, please call the CCC at 718-707-7771 or visit www.nyc.gov/nycha.
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Curbside Collection:
Collection service for trash and recycling is ongoing (with some delays). Curbside compost collection has been suspended as of May 4, 2020 until June 30, 2021. Follow your normal collection schedule. Put items at the curb between 4 p.m. – midnight, the evening before your pickup day.
Food Scrap Drop-off Sites:
Sites are closed. Residents should not leave food scraps at any location.
Get Compost:
The DSNY Compost Distribution Program has been paused until further notice. This includes all compost deliveries, pickups and scheduled giveback events.
SAFE Disposal Events:
Events have been canceled through June 30, 2021.
Special Waste Drop-off Sites:
Sites are closed through June 30, 2021. Residents should not illegally dump waste.
ecycleNYC:
For buildings already enrolled, pick-up appointments are now available. Please be patient as DSNY works through the backlog created during quarantine. New enrollments are on hold but you may now submit an application here.
Curbside E-Waste Pickup Request:
New appointments will not be accepted.
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The NYPD will no longer respond to 911 calls for vehicle collisions that result in only property damage. Motorists will be responsible for filling out their own reports and forwarding the reports to the DMV. Police Communications Technicians will connect the caller to a pre-recorded message explaining that the police will not respond and the motorist will be provided with further instructions.
Police will still respond to the scene of an accident if any of the following conditions are present:
- Third party caller, if caller can communicate exigent circumstances, or injury to parties involved,
- Any person trapped, injured, incapacitated, or deceased,
- Any vehicle requiring a tow,
- Motorists unable, or unwilling, to exchange information,
- Damage to property other than any vehicle involved, or the contents thereof,
- Disputes,
- Any act of suspected criminality (i.e. hit and run),
- Any vehicle displaying or containing hazardous material,
- Any bus or commercial truck weighing over 10,000 lbs.,
- Any NYS/City involved vehicle collision, and/or
- Any vehicle collision involving a deer and/or a domestic animal.
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If you are about to become homeless, Homebase can help you stay out of shelter. Homebase offers:
- Services to prevent eviction
- Assistance obtaining public benefits
- Emergency rental assistance
- Education and job placement assistance
- Financial counseling and money management
- Help relocating
- Short-term financial assistance
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Although Family Justice Centers are closed for walk-ins, survivors and victims of gender-based and domestic violence (intimate partner violence, elder abuse, sex trafficking, stalking, sexual violence), no matter their income, language, immigration status, gender identity, or sexual orientation in NYC can STILL reach the Bronx Center directly, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. through 5 p.m at 718-508-1220. During off-hours and weekends, victims and survivors can access help and resources by calling NYC's 24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline (800-621-4673) or visiting the NYC HOPE Resource Directory online at www.nyc.gov/NYCHOPE.
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New Yorkers with disabilities can reach out to the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities for more information about COVID-19 and how to stay safe. New Yorkers can reach out on Twitter to @NYCDisabilities, 311 or visit http://nyc.gov/disability for more information. Hearing impaired New Yorkers can call the office's video phone at 646-396-5830.
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If you are a pet owner affected by COVID-19 and need assistance, call the NYC COVID-19 Pet Hotline 1-877-204-8821, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., 7 days a week. |
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The Governor is also asking all New Yorkers who have recovered from COVID-19 to contact the state and donate blood. Individuals who have recovered from the virus may have convalescent plasma in their blood, which has antibodies against the virus and could help with the development of a treatment for the virus. More information about how to donate is available Here. You can also donate blood plasma through the Red Cross Here.
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Taxpayers should be on the lookout for IRS impersonation calls, texts and email phishing attempts about the coronavirus or COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments. These scams can lead to tax-related fraud and identity theft. For more information from the IRS, Click Here.
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Councilman Mark Gjonaj is a part of the following NYC Council Committees:
Small Business (Chair)
Capital Budget Subcommittee
Economic Development
Finance
Housing and Buildings
Cultural Affairs, Libraries, and International Intergroup Relations
Parks & Recreation
Public Housing
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Please visit or call our offices with any issues or concerns. To better serve you, we are open Monday-Friday from 8AM-6PM. |
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District Office
1478 Williamsbridge Road
Bronx, NY 10461
P: 718-931-1721
F: 718-931-1605
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Legislative Office
250 Broadway Suite 1847
New York, NY 10007
P: 212-788-7375
F: 212-442-2724
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For information on our local community board meetings:
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