— IN THE PAST WEEK —
Working Through the
Coronavirus Outbreak Together
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Dear Neighbors,
As our City collectively works to limit the spread of Novel Coronavirus
(COVID-19), my District Office in Bayside will remain CLOSED. My staff will
continue to operate and provide constituent services remotely and can be
reached via email at [2]
[email protected] or by phone at
718-619-8611. Please do not hesitate to reach out with questions or
concerns. Any emergencies should be referred directly to 911.
During the last week, State officials have made the following
determinations:
* Effective at 8PM on Sunday, March 22, all non-essential businesses
statewide will be closed.
* Non-essential gatherings of individuals of any size for any reason
(e.g. parties, celebrations or other social events) are canceled or
postponed at this time;
* Casinos, gyms, theaters, retail shopping malls, amusement parks and
bowling alleys are closed until further notice. Bars and restaurants are
closed, but takeout can be ordered during the period of closure.
* All non-essential gatherings of individuals of any size for any reason
are temporarily banned.
For the duration of the outbreak, the following precautions are strongly
encouraged to keep you and your family healthy:
* Wash your hands with soap and water often, for at least 20 seconds
every time, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
* Do not touch your face unless you recently washed your hands.
* Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue or sleeve when sneezing or
coughing. Do not use your hands.
* When in public, practice social distancing of at least six feet from
others.
* If you are an older adult or have a chronic health conditions, avoid
unnecessary gatherings.
* Most importantly, #StaySafeStayHome!
Testing is free for all eligible symptomatic New Yorkers, as ordered by a
health care provider. If you wish to be tested, FIRST call the NYS
Coronavirus Hotline at 1-888-364-3065. You must call ahead. If you need
help finding a health care provider, call 311.
Healthy or sick, all New Yorkers must stay home unless they are essential
workers or need urgent health care.
We will continue to share the latest updates and resources with the
community as they are reported to help ensure everyone stays informed.
Follow our [3]Facebook and [4]Twitter for the latest.
Please sign up to get email updates from New York State on the evolving
COVID-19 situation at [5][link removed].
Thank you and stay well,
Council Member Paul Vallone
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Get Involved: How You Can Help
"New York State is doing all it can to keep New Yorkers safe and stop the
spread of COVID-19. But we’re stronger if we all work together.
Governor Cuomo is calling on health care professionals, schools of public
health or medicine and PPE products providers and manufacturers to come
forward to support the state’s response. It's going to be hard, it's going
to be disruptive, but we will get through this together."
Visit [6][link removed] to
find out how you can help combat COVID19 today
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NYC Public School to Begin Remote Learning
The DOE will commence Remote Learning this Monday.
If you are a family in need of a device, please use the resources below and
visit the NYC Department of Education [7]website
Visit [8][link removed] and [9]schools.nyc.gov/coronavirus for the
latest official DOE updates.
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Grab and Go Meals for Students
Beginning Monday, March 23, meals will be distributed at more than 400 DOE
sites across the city.
Three meals a day, including breakfast, will be available to all NYC
children Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 1:30 pm at locations across the
city.
District 25 and 26 locations include PS 21, PS 169, MS 379, MS 158 and
Bayside High School.
Find a location near you [10]here
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Assistance & Guidance for Businesses Impacted by Novel Coronavirus
The City is offering relief for small businesses in the five boroughs
seeing a reduction in revenue because of COVID-19. Businesses with fewer
than 100 employees who have seen sales decreases of 25% or more will be
eligible for zero interest loans of up to $75,000 to help mitigate losses
in profit.
The City is also offering small businesses with fewer than five employees a
grant to cover 40% of payroll costs for two months to help retain
employees.
Eligible owners who would like to learn more about these programs should
fill out the Department of Small Business Services' [11]COVID-19 Business
Assistance Survey.
Additional resources can be found on the [12]NYC SBS webpage
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COVID-19 Emergency Supply Sourcing & Manufacturing
[13]NYC EDC is seeking businesses with the ability to source and/or make
products to support the City’s COVID-19 response work.
Support can include:
* Sourcing or production of medical supplies and equipment (e.g., masks,
gowns, face shields, ventilators, and other products as needed)
* Production or distribution of food
* Sharing connections to people willing and able to work on response
efforts
[14]Complete the Info Form
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— MORE NEWS —
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SUSPENDED: Participatory Budgeting
Due to recent developments and concerns regarding COVID19, the NYC Council
is temporarily suspending Participatory Budgeting until further notice.
This was a difficult decision to make, but the health and well-being of our
communities is priority number one.
Updates to come!
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POSTPONED: MTA Workshops
The April 2nd MTA Workshop has been POSTPONED.
As is the case with the postponed March 18th & 19th Workshops in Whitestone
and North Shore Towers, the MTA has assured us these dates will be
rescheduled. Please stay posted.
In the interim, we are encouraging Northeast Queens residents to share
their specific concerns about the draft plan directly to the MTA
[15]here and to [16]sign our petition to improve, not slash service.
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POSTPONED: Spring Rain Barrel Events
The spring Whitestone, College Point and Little Bay Park Rain Barrel events
have been postponed.
Please stay posted for rescheduled dates.
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Complete the 2020 Census!
* It's quick and easy. The 2020 Census questionnaire will take about 10
minutes to complete.
* It's safe, secure, and confidential. Your information and privacy are
protected.
* Your response helps to direct billions of dollars in federal funds to
local communities for schools, roads, and other public services.
* Results from the 2020 Census will be used to determine the number of
seats each state has in Congress and your political representation at all
levels of government.
Visit [17]My2020Census.gov to complete the census online today
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Thanks for reading! As always, if you have any questions or concerns, do
not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
Hon. Paul A. Vallone
New York City Council, District 19
42-40 Bell Boulevard, Suite 507
Bayside, New York 11361
718.619.8611
[email protected]
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