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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 or call 877-829-4692
They are reporting good defense of the Delta variant with the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines 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.
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] 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
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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 data here.
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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 the NYC Vaccine Command Center’s Website. (And you can review our office’s Vaccine FAQ here).
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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 this form or calling 914.572.5526.
Other Updates and Resources
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Return of Curbside Composting: Curbside compost collection is returning! You can sign up for curbside pick up and a brown compost barrel here 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 information here.
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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.
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