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February 2, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
Sabrina Rezzy
rezzys@nyassembly.gov
718-940-0428
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Moderna's Covid-19 Vaccine Approved By FDA
amid the Coronavirus pandemic
NYS Issues Grants For Child Care Deserts; Vaccines for Kids 5 and Under Could Be Approved Soon; and More!
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NY1 reports on the opening of Morris Heights Health Center. |
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NY1 - New Health Care Center Opens in Flatbush. View here.
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NY Daily News - Black History Month 2022: Haiti influence felt in NYC with a sainthood candidate and subway and street namings. Read more here.
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Haitian Times - Haitian-American politicians announce new chairperson, board for group. Read more here.
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- Governor Hochul announced that $70 million in grant funding will be available to areas of the state without sufficient child care slots, known as "child care deserts".
- The grant will be awarded to newly licensed, registered or permitted child care programs. Read more here.
- The Governor, along with Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Executive Director Rick Cotton, and LaGuardia Gateway Partners CEO Frank Scremin celebrated the completion of new facilities at LaGuardia Airport's Terminal B. Read more here.
- Governor Hochul announced that New York State has requested an additional $1.6 billion from the U.S. Treasury Department to assist tenants and landlords who have applied for Emergency Rental Assistance. Read more here.
- The governor announced that SUNY Board of Trustees has ended the practice of withholding transcripts from students with outstanding balances. Read more here.
- Governor Hochul announced the award of more than $3.7 million to expand evidence-based addiction prevention services throughout New York State. Read more here.
- The governor announced that more than $100 million in funding is available for over the next five years for 12 new Intensive Crisis Stabilization Centers across the State. Read more here.
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- Mayor Adams announced the appointment of Thomas J. Foley, P.E. as commissioner of the New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC). Read more here.
- The mayor announced the appointments of his climate leadership team.
- The team will focus on environmental protection and justice across the city. This includes:
- Installing 100 megawatts of solar on schools, libraries, community centers, and other public buildings
- Expanding citywide resilience projects and infrastructure
- Breaking ground on a massive clean energy complex at Wards Island Water Resource Recovery Facility. Read more here.
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- Pfizer and BioNTech announced that they requested for the Food and Drug Administration to authorize the first two doses of a planned three-dose Covid-19 vaccine regimen for children under 5. Read more here.
- The Food and Drug Administration has approved Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine, which makes it the second to be fully licensed for use in the United States. Read more here.
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The Luner New Year was celebrated on Tuesday, February 1. We wish everyone who celebrated a happy New Year. |
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Let us unite in the fight against cancer as we celebrate World Cancer Day on Friday, February 4th. |
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The John D. Solomon Fellowship for Public Service is the first student fellowship with the City devoted specifically to emergency management.
- The program provides 10 graduate students in the New York City area with the opportunity to complete a nine-month, paid fellowship in an agency of New York City government or a nonprofit organization. Learn more here.
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COVID-19 VACCINATION SITES |
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If you or someone you love would like to schedule an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine, please visit here or call 1-833-NYS-4-VAX ( 1-833-697-4829). |
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New York State is partnering with counties to provide in-home vaccinations for those who can't travel to a vaccine provider for medical or nonmedical reasons.
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MUTUAL AID NYC FOOD RESOURCES |
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Mutual Aid NYC is providing food assistance, resources, and other services. To get more information call their hotline at which you can call at 646-437-8080. |
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NYC SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCE NETWORK |
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The NYC Small Business Resource Network is a unique private/public partnership that provides our local businesses with the free, personalized guidance they need right now to survive the pandemic. If you have a small business, you can sign up for this network today.
Once you fill out the brief intake form, you will be matched with a business support specialist. Through this program, all five borough Chambers of Commerce have specialists offering one-on-one support to businesses in their boroughs.
The program is funded by a $2.8 million grant from the New York City-based Peter G. Peterson Foundation and supported by in-kind contributions from other partners, this collaboration, led by the Partnership for New York City, the NYC Economic Development Corporation and all five Chambers of Commerce, leverages the city’s corporate, financial and professional services sectors, as well as universities, philanthropies and expert volunteers to help small business owners gain access to a range of programs and services.
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COVID-19 RAPID TESTING BROOKLYN LOCATIONS |
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- Notify NYC: Beware of COVID-19 scams!
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Report price gouging to 311 or NYC.gov/dcwp. You can also file a complaint to the Attorney General's office by filling out a complaint form.
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NYS Price Gouging Hotline: 800-697-1220.
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CDC staff will NOT go door-to-door. If you experience this, call 911.
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Due to the impact of COVID-19 on New York City's workforce, the City of New York has developed a list of resources for those who may be unemployed due to COVID-19 or are seeking additional assistance. The list below will be updated frequently.
It has information on the following categories:
- Employment Resources
- Food Assistance
- Health & Medical Assistance
- Financial Assistance
- Rent Arrears and Public Assistance
- Emotional Support & Spiritual Care
- Other Assistance
NYS Department of Health Hotline for people who want to be assessed and get appointment for test (888-364-3065). NYC residents should call (844-692-4692).
The Hebrew Educational Society in partnership with MET Council has a food pantry that is open to all. To reserve a spot, visit here.
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Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn represents the 42nd Assembly District in Brooklyn covering Ditmas Park, Flatbush, East Flatbush and Midwood. She is currently the Chair of the Subcommittee on Oversight of Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs), Chair of the Task Force on Women's Issues and serves on the following committees: Housing, Government Operations, Education, Banks, Health, and Higher Education. She also sits on Governor Hochul's Domestic Violence Advisory Council and Mayor Adams MWBE Task Force.
As a current Assemblymember, District Leader, and Chair of Brooklyn Democratic Party, Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn has been an outspoken advocate on issues concerning immigration, education, economic development, unemployment, education reform, health care access, senior citizen centers, affordable housing, school safety, women's and LGBTQ rights, as well as other issues affecting the quality of life in the community.
Learn more about
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn by visiting her websites:
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