Happy 4th of July!
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Dear Neighbor,
I hope that you are getting ready to have a relaxing 4th of July weekend, filled with BBQs, beach trips, and maybe even some time in our beloved Prospect Park.
As vaccination rates go up throughout the City infection rates have been coming down (although there is still plenty of work to do to get people in neighborhoods with low vaccination rates vaccinated) but we cannot let this plateau and New Yorkers must continue to get vaccinated. Especially with reports of the Delta variant on the rise.
It is now even more convenient to get your dose, as of today any New Yorker who is eligible for a vaccine, is now eligible for an in-home vaccination.
New Yorkers can choose any of the three available vaccines for an in home dose. If you or a loved one is interested in getting an in home vaccination you can sign up online here ([link removed]) or call 877-829-4692
They are reporting good defense of the Delta variant with the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines ([link removed]) with long term immunity, and just this morning it was reported the Johnson and Johnson vaccine is also seeing robust immunity to the delta variant ([link removed]) .
We will be sure to communicate any additional vaccine guidance about any future booster shots. But for now it remains that getting vaccinated is the most important thing you can do to keep yourself and your community safe.
If you have any questions or issues getting an appointment or any other community issues feel free to reach out to my office at 718.499.1090 or
[email protected] (mailto:
[email protected]) and my staff will assist you!
Continue to get vaccinated and have a great 4th of July weekend!
In solidarity,
Brad
COVID-19 Updates and Resources
* Latest Virus Data: In NYC, 466 new COVID cases were reported July 2nd, for a total of 947,310 cases since the start of the pandemic. We have lost 33,156 people in NYC from the virus, including sadly 10 reported on July 2nd. The citywide 7-day rolling average of positive test rates is .45%. City datahere ([link removed]) .
* Vaccine Data: As of today, 9,303,347 have been administered (4,755,442 first doses, 4,145,428 second doses, and 402,477 single doses). For more information on vaccine eligibility, locations, and data, visit theNYC Vaccine Command Center’s Website ([link removed]) . (And you can review our office’s Vaccine FAQhere ([link removed]) ).
* Self Senior Sign up: If you are a senior or know a senior who would benefit from free friendly calls from the Neighbor Network during this isolating time, you can now sign up here by filling out thisform ([link removed]) or calling 914.572.5526.
Other Updates and Resources
* Return of Curbside Composting: Curbside compost collection is returning! You can sign up for curbside pick up and a brown compost barrel here ([link removed]) beginning in early August. In the meanwhile New Yorkers can drop off their compost at any of these locations
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* Legal Services Hotline: NYC Financial Justice Hotline is a free legal hotline for low-income NYC residents. The hotline is staffed in English and Spanish, provides free legal information, advice, and referrals on a wide range of financial justice issues--from discriminatory banking practices to predatory debt collection. You can find more informationhere ([link removed]) .
* Access Benefits Helpline through Legal Aid: Anyone having trouble with an application to apply for or recertify for HRA cash assistance, SNAP, or Medicaid benefits, can all the Legal Aid Society’s Access to Benefits Helpline at 888-663-6880 M-F 10am-3pm.
* Emergency Rental Assistance Program: As of June 1st 2021, applications are open for rent relief for tenants and will provide for lower and middle income tenants who are at risk of experiencing homelessness or instability due to rental and/or utility arrears. You can apply anytime here ([link removed])
* Excluded Worker Fund: This 2.1 billion dollar fund will provide financial relief to New Yorkers who have suffered income loss during the pandemic and were left out if the various Federal Relief Program, including unemployment and pandemic relief. Apply here ([link removed])
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