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Dear Neighbor,
This email focuses on health updates, upcoming
events and useful resources.
Stay safe and healthy. As always, if you have any
questions or need assistance, please email or call
my office at [email protected] or 212-490-9535.
I wish you a safe and Happy Thanksgiving.
Best,
Liz Krueger
State Senator
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A Virtual Town Hall for Co-op and
Condo Boards, and Building Managers
“Local Law 97: Technical and
Financial Resources
to Assist with Compliance and
Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions”
Sponsored by Senator Liz Krueger
and Manhattan Borough President
Mark Levine
Tuesday, December 6th, 7pm – 8:30
pm
Buildings are the
single-largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in New York
City. Local Law 97 sets limits on the levels of allowable greenhouse
gas emissions from buildings over 25,000 square feet. Compliance requires
New York City buildings to become more energy efficient and may require
additional measures, such as electrification.
The law will go into effect in 2024, a little
over a year away. Learn what steps your building should take *now* to
comply with the law, and find out about technical and financial resources
available to support buildings as they go green. Experts will share
information about Local Law 97’s implementation timeline, and what
actions your building can take to reduce emissions.
The Virtual Town Hall will feature:
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Simon Mugo,
NYC Accelerator Program, Mid-Atlantic Region
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Gina Bocra,
Chief Sustainability Officer, NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)
You will have the option of joining the
event online through Zoom, a webinar hosting service.
You will also have the option to view the event online through
Facebook. Please note that you do not need a Facebook account or
profile to view the event through Facebook.
If you do not have access to a computer,
tablet, or other electronic device, you can listen in by telephone.
**Once you register for the event, you will
receive a confirmation email with the Zoom and Facebook links, and the
call-in information.**
The event will feature a question and answer session with the Simon Mugo
and Gina Bocra. If you want information about the Local Law 97
implementation timeline, the available resources to support buildings
boards and managers to comply with the law, and financial support
available, you should attend the December 6th Town Hall. Attendees will
be able to submit questions through Zoom and Facebook during the event
but are *strongly* encouraged to submit them in advance.
Please let us know if you plan to attend the Tuesday, December 6th
Virtual Town Hall by registering at https://tinyurl.com/LL97-Town-Hall.
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Contents:
Please click on the
following links to go directly to the specified content further below in
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Health
Update Contents:
·
COVID-19
Resources
·
COVID-19
Updates
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Respiratory Syncytial
Virus (RSV)
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Over-The-Counter
Hearing Aids Update
Community
Update Contents:
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Online & In-Person Meetings, Town
Halls, and Webinars
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COVID-19 and the Economy
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Physical and Mental Health Care,
Health Insurance, Public Health, Research
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Food
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Housing
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MTA/Transportation
· Jobs, Job Training, Residencies,
Internships, Fellowships ·
Donation and Volunteer
Opportunities
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Social and Legal Services
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Resources for Older Adults
& Caregivers
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Resources for Small
Businesses & Non-Profits
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In-Person & Virtual Community
Activities
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COVID-19
Updates
In New York City, COVID-19 case and positivity rates
are currently stable, however, these rates have been gradually increasing,
as was anticipated due to the time of year, new variants, more people
gathering in public indoor settings, and fewer people wearing masks. As a
result of the increased level of case rates, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens,
and Staten Island are now at a “High” or orange community level, while
Manhattan is at a “Medium” or yellow community level, according to CDC
data. The good news is that hospitalization and fatality rates continue to
gradually decrease.
There has been a notable shift in variants that
are circulating in the U.S. and in New York. BA.5 had been the dominant
Omicron strain since July, but now BQ.1
and BQ.1.1 have taken over as the dominant strains. As of November 5,
26% of cases in NYS were caused by BQ.1 and 24% of cases were caused by
BQ.1.1; 30% by BA.5; 5% by BA.2/BA.2.12; 5% by BA.4.6; 5% by Other; and 4%
by BF.7.
It is important to know that laboratory studies
indicate BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 could be 7 times more “immune-evasive” than BA.5.
There are also concerns about the potential short-
and long-term health impacts of contracting the Coronavirus multiple
times. With new variants circulating and case rates increasing, it is
important to use safety measures in order to have maximum protection,
including staying up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, mask wearing in
public indoor settings, frequent hand washing, having good air
ventilation, avoiding large gatherings, and the other safety measures that
have demonstrated effectiveness. If you develop possible symptoms of
COVID-19, get tested right away and speak with your primary care physician
about getting treatment. Finally, flu cases are also on the rise – it is
not too late to get your flu shot if you have not done so already.
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
RSV is a common virus that most children get
before the age of 2, however, people can contract RSV at any age. RSV is
not as contagious as the Coronavirus, but similar to COVID-19, can cause
more severe health outcomes in infants, people with weakened immune
systems, and older adults. In most cases, RSV causes mild cold-like
symptoms and can be treated at home. At this time, it is possible to get
tested for RSV, but there is no vaccination against this virus.
In addition to the increases in COVID-19 and flu
cases, NYC is also experiencing an increase in pediatric RSV cases. Because
RSV has the potential to cause more severe illness, the following are a
couple of resources that you can review to become more familiar with this
virus and when to seek medical attention:
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Respiratory
Syncytial Virus (RSV) – NYC Health Department Resource
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RSV
is back: FAQ (Dr. Katelyn Jetelina)
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Online
& In-Person Meetings, Town Halls, and Webinars
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Back
to Basics: What You Need to Know about Nursing Homes and Long Term Care: On
Tuesday, November 22nd from 1-2 PM the Long Term Care Community
Coalitions (LTCCC) is offering a webinar focusing on the rights of nursing
home resident rights. LTCCC's executive director Richard Mollot will
discuss the foundations of nursing home resident rights and offer tips to
support families, caregivers, and advocates. Register here.
If you cannot attend, video and slides will be posted within a few days at
nursinghome411.org/webinars,
where you can also access previsous LTCCC webinars.
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17th
Annual West Side Tenants’ Conference: On Tuesday
December 3rd from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Fordham Law School,
150 West 62nd Street. Hosted by Housing Conservation
Coordinators and West Side Neighborhood Alliance. Senator Robert Jackson
will be the Keynote Speaker, and there will be workshops on
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Older
Adult Issues in Our Community
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“Affordable”
Housing: Know Your Rights
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NYCHA/HUD
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Help!
My building has been sold, what should I do?
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Undertanding
the NYC Rental Market
Proof
of Covid Vaccination required by Fordham Law School. RSVP here or email [email protected] or call 212-541-5996 for more
information.
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Green Infrastucture Grant Program: Please
join DEP at a virtual workshop on the Green Infrastructure Grant Program
on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 from 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM. Attendees will
learn about funding available for green roof retrofits on private
property, eligibility requirements, and how to apply. To learn more about
the Green Infrastructure Grant Program, visit nyc.gov/dep/gigrantprogram.
You can register for the event here.
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Grants
Workshops for Small Businesses and Community Groups:
CitizensNYC is hosting a series of workshops on their grants programs.
Find out more about their Neighborhood Business Grants of up to $10,000
and Community Building Grants of up to $3,000 by participating in an
upcoming workshop. More information on the grants and workshops is
available at https://www.citizensnyc.org/grantmaking.
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Physical
and Mental Health Care, Health Insurance, Public Health, Research
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Medicare Open Enrollment: We have now entered the Medicare Open Enrollment period, which runs
from October 15 – December 7. During this enrollment period, people with
Medicare can change their health plan or prescription drug plan. For
example, if you are currently enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan and
you want to switch to Original Medicare, or you want to switch from one
prescription drug plan to another, this is the time to do so. If you have questions, or are unsure
which health or prescription drug plan is best for you, you can call
HIICAP or Community Health Advocates for assistance:
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Health Insurance
Information, Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP): 212-602-4180
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Community Health
Advocates: 888-614-5400
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Beware
of Medicare Scams: During the Open Enrollment period,
the Statewide Senior Action Council is highlighting that it is critical to
beware of Medicare fraudsters looking to steal seniors’ valuable personal
information. Here are some of the more prevalent scams seniors should be
on the lookout for:
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Scammers claim they work with
Medicare, are an “official Medicare agent” or “represent Medicare”
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There are no Medicare
representatives and Medicare will never cold-call you
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Scammers say you must join a
Medicare prescription plan (also known as Part D)
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It is voluntary to join a Medicare
prescription drug plan
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They ask for personal information,
such as your Medicare number, Social Security number and/or bank
information
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These fraudsters threaten or
pressure you to enroll in their plan
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You will not lose your benefits and have
the entire Open Enrollment Period to decide
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They may offer you gifts to enroll
in their plan – it’s illegal
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Open Enrollment for Healthcare
Marketplace Coverage in 2023
We have entered the Open Enrollment
Period for the Healthcare Marketplace in New York, which runs from
November 1, 2022 to January 31, 2023. During the Open Enrollment Period,
you can enroll for health insurance through the individual marketplace, as
well as make changes to your current health insurance coverage in 2023. Cost-sharing
subsidies are available for eligible policy holders to help make the cost
of health insurance more affordable. Please note that if you already
have a health insurance policy through the individual marketplace and want
to make a change, you can do so on or after November 16th.
2023
health insurance plan details are now available. If you would like to
consult with a trained representative about plan options or subsidies at
no charge prior to selecting your health insurance plan, Navigator Sites
are an excellent resource. The following is the contact information for a
local Navigator Site:
Community
Service Society of New York
Phone:
888-614-5400
Please
make sure to call and schedule an appointment before January 31st to
ensure health care coverage in 2023. You will need to sign up for a
health insurance policy by December 15th in order for it to take effect
January 1, 2023.
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Important Changes Coming to New York
Medicaid, Child Health Plus and the Essential Plan Do
you or a family member currently have health insurance through New York
State Medicaid, Child Health Plus or the Essential Plan? When the COVID-19
public health emergency ends, New York State will resume eligibility
reviews and renewals for people enrolled in these programs. This means you
may need to take action to renew your health insurance or the insurance of
your family members. Please visit this web page
to view updates as new information becomes available, including when the
COVID-19 public health emergency will end.
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Frequently
Asked Questions for New Yorkers enrolled through NY State of Health
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Frequently
Asked Questions for New Yorkers enrolled through their Local Department of
Social Services or the New York City Human Resources Administration
Here
are some things you can do now to get ready.
1)
Sign up to receive SMS/MMS Text alerts
from NY State of Health so you don't miss
important health insurance updates, including when it's time to renew your
coverage.
To
subscribe, text START to 1-866-988-0327
Learn
more:
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SMS/MMS
Text Messaging Privacy Policy
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SMS/MMS
Text Messaging Consent and Terms of Service
2)
Make sure your address and contact
information is up to date. Make sure NY State of Health has
your current mailing address, phone number and email address so they can
contact you about your health insurance. To update your information:
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Call NY State of Health at
1-855-355-5777 (TTY: 1-800-662-1220)
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Log into your account at nystateofhealth.ny.gov,
or
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Contact an enrollment
assistor
If
you enrolled in Medicaid through your county’s Medicaid office
or through New York City’s Human Resources Administration, contact that office to update your address and
contact information.
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NYC
Well: Free, confidential mental health
support in more than 200 languages, 24/7/365. Call 888-NYC-WELL or text
“WELL” to 65173.
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Mental
Health for All: A
comprehensive hub with helplines and services that offer a range of free,
direct support to meet the needs of all New Yorkers. Access resources at https://mentalhealthforall.nyc.gov/.
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Housing
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Affordable
Housing Application Now Open for the Norfolk Senior Apartments: The
City of New York has opened the affordable housing lottery application
process for the Norfolk Senior Apartments. Located at 64 Norfolk Street,
the new building is a 16-story mixed-use building, including a full-floor
suite with a lounge, game room, yoga/activity room, and a social services
office.
To
qualify, applicants must be or have at least one household member who is
62 years of age or older at the time of the application and meet the
income and household size requirements listed in the requirement below.
For interested prospective tenants, please click here to apply
online.
To obtain a paper application
send a self-addressed envelope to: Norfolk Senior Apartments c/o
K&G Upright Consulting. 638 E. 169th St. 2nd Floor, Bronx, NY 10459
All
applications must be submitted online or postmarked by the deadline of
Monday, December 5th, 2022. Applications are reviewed through
a lottery process managed by the City of New York. Preference for a
percentage of units goes to residents of Manhattan Community Board 3 (50%)
and municipal employees (5%). A percentage of units is set aside for
applicants who are mobility-disabled (5%) and vision/hearing impaired
(2%).
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Affordable
Housing Lotteries: You can view open affordable housing
lotteries on the NYC Housing Connect website here: https://housingconnect.nyc.gov/PublicWeb/search-lotteries
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NYC Property Tax Rebate Program Deadline
Extended: The deadline to apply for a $150 property
tax rebate has been extended to March 15, 2023, for homeowners who
couldn’t apply by the Nov. 15 deadline due to an extenuating circumstance.
Think you qualify? More info on how to apply here: www.nyc.gov/propertytaxrebate.
To be eligible, the property (a one, two or three-family residence or a
co-op or condominium unit) must be the primary residence of owners with a
combined annual adjusted gross income under $250,000 in tax year
2020. If you did not already receive the rebate earlier this
year you can learn more and apply here. You can also view this short
YouTube tutorial on how to apply (which shows how to
start at that DOF page).
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Heat Season Rules: The City Housing Maintenance Code and State
Multiple Dwelling Law require building owners to provide heat and hot
water to all tenants. Building owners are required to provide hot water
365 days a year at a constant minimum temperature of 120 degrees
Fahrenheit.
Between
October 1st and May 31st, a period designated as “Heat Season,” building
owners are also required to provide tenants with heat under the following
conditions:
o Between the hours of 6AM and 10PM if the
outside temperature falls below 55 degrees, the inside temperature is
required to be at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit.
o Between the hours of 10PM and 6AM the inside
temperature is required to be at least 62 degrees Fahrenheit. Note that
there is no longer any outside temperature requirement for night hours
Tenants
who are cold in their apartments should first attempt to notify the
building owner, managing agent or superintendent. If heat is not restored,
the tenant should call the City’s Citizen Service Center at 311. For the
hearing-impaired, the TTY number is (212) 504-4115. The Center is open 24
hours a day, seven days a week.
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NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) hosts Buildings After Hours, their
in-person information session with DOB staff every Tuesday from 4 – 7 pm
in each local DOB borough office. (Manhattan’s DOB office is at 280
Broadway, 4th Floor). More details are available here: https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/buildings/pdf/buildingsafterhours-sn.pdf.
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MTA/Transportation
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Escalator Replacement at Lexington/53rd
Street Station: From Oct. 14 through June 2023, 3 Av
escalators to the E and M platform will be taken out of service to be
replaced. During this time, customers can utilize the four escalators that
will be in service located at the Lexington Av end of the platform, or via
two stairwells. Two platform to mezzanine stairwells will also be
available for customers. The stairwell located on the Lexington Av side of
the platform will be operational in both directions 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week. The stairwell located on the 3 Av side will be open only on
weekdays and will operate in peak direction only. The 3 Av stairwell will
be closed after 10:00 p.m. and all day on the weekends. Customers are
encouraged to utilize the Lexington Av end of the platform. 3 Av Single Direction Stairwell
Operational Hours:
Weekday
(6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.): Exit only
Weekday
(2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.): Entry only
Weekends:
Closed
Two
of the Lexington Av side escalators are expected to be replaced in 2023
upon reopening of the 3 Av side escalators.
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NYC
Ferry Discount Program Information:
The NYC Ferry Discount Program permits eligible individuals to purchase a
reduced fare One-Way Ticket for the NYCF. Ferry Discount Program eligible
riders include:
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Senior citizens, aged 65 and older;
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Persons with disabilities; and
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Current participants in the Fair
Fares NYC program.
The application(s) for the NYC Ferry
Discount Program and all NYC Ferry ticketing information can be accessed
at https://www.ferry.nyc/ticketing-info/.
Riders can submit the application
using the digital form on that webpage, or they can access the
application(s) to print and mail them in at the below links:
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For Persons with disabilities,
download the Reduced
Fare Application for Persons with Disabilities PDF to start the
process.
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For Senior Citizens, download the Reduced
Fare Application for Senior Citizen PDF to start the process.
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For Current participants in the Fair
Fares NYC program, download the Reduced
Fare Application for Current participants in the Fair Fares NYC program
PDF to start the process.
Validation/processing time may take
up to 30 days.
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Jobs, Job Training, Residencies,
Internships, Fellowships
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New
York State Professional Career Opportunities Exam:
The Department of Civil Service recently announced the next holding of the
Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) examination. The PCO exam, which
is being held online for the first time ever, offers jobseekers who have a
bachelor’s degree or those who expect to receive a bachelor’s degree by
June 30, 2023, with an opportunity to compete for a wide array of
entry-level professional positions in various State agencies across New
York State government.
The PCO exam will likely be used to
fill more than a thousand positions across State agencies. The PCO exam
fills more than 150 different professional job titles across a wide range
of disciplines with New York State – including health and human services,
environment, human resources and training, service regulation and
compliance, corrections and criminal justice, transportation, budgeting,
administrative operations, natural and physical sciences, communications
and marketing, accounting and auditing. The PCO exam also presents an opportunity for
jobseekers with competencies in
areas related to diversity, equity, and
inclusion to be considered for positions that rely heavily on those
proficiencies.
Applicants Can Apply for the Exam:
November 1 – November 30, 2022, and online exams must be completed by: December
15, 2022 For more information on the PCO exam, including information on
how to apply and other helpful resources, please visit: www.cs.ny.gov/pco.
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Part-time
Medical Escorts Needed to Accompany Older Adults on Vital Appointments: Search
and Care seeks compassionate chaperones – Medical Escorts -- to accompany
older adults safely from the upper east or upper west side to/from medical
and other vital healthcare appointments.
Candidates will be asked for proof of COVID vaccinations and have
at least one weekday availability for 4-6 hours between 8:30 and 5pm.
Bilingual (Spanish) a plus. Pay rate
is hourly, no benefits; agency covers cost of background check. Please
contact Robin Strashun at 212-289-5781 or [email protected].
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MTA
Open House for Elevator and Escalator Maintainers: The
MTA NYC Transit Authority is hosting an open house for Elevator &
Escalator Maintainers. who possess a NYS Department of Labor Elevator
Mechanic License and qualifying work experience. To be considered for an on-site
interview on December 3, 2022, please submit your resume and your NYS
Elevator Mechanic License by November 30, 2022, to: E&[email protected].
If selected, you will receive an invitation via email to attend this
in-person event. Interviews will take place on Saturday December 3rd
from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Arrive no later than 1:30 p.m. to be considered for
an on-site interview.
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New York State Career Center Events
and Recruitment: New York's Career Centers offer a
variety of classes, workshops, job fairs, job clubs including virtual
career fairs and virtual workshops, including informational sessions on a
variety of topics.For a complete schedule, visit https://statistics.labor.ny.gov/career-zone/career-calendar.shtml.
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Volunteer
and Donation Opportunities
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Join
a Team TLC shift to welcome new neighbors arriving at the Port
Authority.: Team TLC NYC, an
affiliate group of Grannies Respond/Abuelas Responden, is a grassroots
organization committed to providing basic needs and support to asylum
seekers and immigrants. They have been leading the effort to greet
migrants who are arriving in NYC by bus (some at Port Authority and some
at the Megabus stop at W. 34th St), and they need volunteers every day of
the week. In addition to providing a warm welcome, volunteers help
migrants make their way to shelters, connect with family or friends, and
secure bus tickets if they want to travel elsewhere. Volunteers also
provide food, clothing, and toiletries to help meet folks' immediate
needs. Volunteers who speak Spanish are especially needed, but folks who
don't can be helpful, too. Learn more and sign up for a shift here.
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GENuine
Connections Intergenerational Volunteer Opportunity: DOROT
is excited to launch GENuine Connections, a free, virtual program, where
teens and older adults connect in small groups on a weekly basis to bridge the generational
gap and have fun doing it. Do you know an adult aged 65+ or a high school
student looking for a new volunteer opportunity? Find out more here.
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Volunteer
Opportunities for those interested in helping Asylum Seekers:
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NYC/Catholic Charities is looking
for people to volunteer at the asylum seeker navigation center: http://tinyurl.com/4n5h3nbu
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NY Immigration Coalition: https://www.nyic.org/get-involved/volunteer/
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Grannies Respond (one of the primary
groups greeting people at Port Authority): https://www.granniesrespond.org/volunteer.
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Donation Drive for Asylum Seekers: Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine and the
New York Immigration Coalition are sponsoring a clothing and toiletry
donation drive for newly arrived asylum seekers, migrants and immigrants.
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What to Donate: Toiletries (body wash, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant,
toothbrushes, toothpaste, shaving cream, nail clippers, menstrual products
(unopened), baby/body wipes, bath towels, face cloths, diapers). New
and Packaged Clothing (underwear, socks, t-shirts for men, women and
children).
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Where
to Donate: 1 Centre Street, 19th
Floor, South Side, M-F 9am-5pm or 431 West 125th Street, M-F
10am-5pm.
For
questions or information, vitsit tinyurl.com/57bfye67, email [email protected] or call 212-669-8300.
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Partnerships
for Parks, It’s My Park Program: The It’s
My Park program provides opportunities to help care for parks across the
city by lending a hand to beautify a neighborhood green space. Volunteer
opportunities are available for individuals and groups year-round. Click
here for more information.
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Social
and Legal Services
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Affordable
Connectivity Program: The Affordable Connectivity Program
is available to help you pay for broadband internet service! Qualifying
individuals and families can receive up to $30 per month off their
broadband costs. You can learn more about and sign up for the Affordable
Connectivity Program here: GetInternet.gov.
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Resources for Older Adults & Caregivers
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LiveOn NY Benefits Outreach and
Assistance: LiveOn
NY’s Benefits Outreach and Assistance program works to ensure older New
Yorkers can make ends meet through easy access to public benefits in New
York City. They offer benefits screenings and application assistance for
SNAP (Food Stamps) and other benefits programs. For assistance call
212-398-5045, email [email protected] or complete their Confidential Benefits Screening
Form.
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VOLS Legal Support for Older Adults:
The VOLS Senior Law
Project serves low income New Yorkers age 60+ by partnering with pro bono
attorneys to provide wills, powers of attorney, and other essential life planning
documents free of charge. For more information and to access support,
visit https://volsprobono.org/projects/seniorlaw/. They also publish a helpful guide to live
planning documents and decision making which is accessible here
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Health Advocates for Older Adults
Health Aging Calendar: Health
Advocates’ Healthy Aging Program strives to help seniors remain healthy,
active, and connected to their communities, both online and in person.
They offer a wide array of activities, including exercise classes,
technology training, music, movies and tours of local venues- some weekly
and others on various dates throughout the year. For a list of upcoming
activities and dates/times, please view their calendar here.
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Classes for Seniors in New York
City: If you’re
an older adult in New York, you can take part in live, in-person and online
classes to learn
new skills, discover ways to save money, and find a community where you
can get in shape and make new friends. Senior Planet offers courses,
programs, and activities that enhance the lives of older adults. Please
join us! Got questions? Call our Senior Planet in NYC hotline:(917)
936-4410
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Resources for Small Businesses and Non-Profits
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Free
Tech help for Businesses: The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce
offers free tech help to small businesses. At a 30-minute, one-on-one
phone consultation with their tech expert, learn how to improve your
online strategy and get advice about a range of digital business
processes, from building and managing a website, honing your marketing
strategy, online payments, or setting up a database or how to use Customer
Relationship Management software for yourself or your team. Click here
to make an appointment..
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The
PACE Small Business Development Center provides no-cost, one-on-one business counseling to entrepreneurs
in New York City. Our advisors guide both existing small business owners
as well as entrepreneurs with emerging ventures and discuss a range of
topics including marketing, digital media, financing, business planning, government
contracting, and more. Sign up here to schedule an appointment: https://www.pacesbdc.org/contact. They
also host regular webinars on issues impacting businesses which can be
viewed here: https://www.pacesbdc.org/events.
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In-Person & Virtual Community Activities
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Winter Weekend Indoor Tennis Program:
New York Junior Tennis
& Learning offers free tennis lessons through March to children ages
5–18 years citywide (and at Manhattan locations including Roosevelt Island
Racquet Club and Manhattan Plaza Racquet Club) and allow beginner,
intermediate and advanced players the chance for supervised practice
involving drills and games and low-key competition. Loaner racquets and
balls are provided free—just bring sneakers and a bottle of water. Here’s
the bad news: the sessions run VERY early in the mornings, 5:30–7:30 am
Saturdays at Manhattan Plaza and 6–8 am Saturdays and Sundays at Roosevelt
Island. Players can register online at any time during the season; no one
will be rejected or put on a waiting list. For more information or to
register, visit here. Once
registered, just show up to the site. Attendance on any given day is
optional.
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Holiday
Fairs:
o
The Grand Central Terminal Holiday
Fair Returns. After a 2 year hiatus, the holiday fair will run from Nov
14th through Dec 24th. Get information here.
o
The Bryant Park Winter Village is
back with Activities and Holiday Shops. You can find more information here.
o
Union Square Park Holiday Market
will run Nov 17th - Dec 24th. Find more information here.
·
City
Parks Foundation Programs:
o Senior Fitness Classes for those 60+ at NYC parks. In Manhattan, they
offer yoga in Carl Schurz Park and tennis in Central Park, among many
other classes. View more classes and register here or contact [email protected] or
call (718) 760-6999 with any questions.
·
Lincoln
Center calendar of events
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