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Dear Neighbor,



This email includes health information, 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.



Best,



Liz Krueger

State Senator









*Liz Krueger’s 2023 Virtual Roundtable for Boomers and Seniors*



*“Living Well: Age-Friendly Housing”*



Senator Krueger’s 2023 five-part Virtual Roundtable for Boomers and Seniors
will focus on housing for older people. Access to safe affordable housing
is critical to ensure that we are able to age well in the community.



While affordable housing is a scarce commodity in New York City, the first
session of the series will provide information about what types of housing
are available and how to apply. During subsequent sessions, you will hear
from the experts about the Senior Citizens Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)
Program designed to keep your rent regulated apartment affordable, learn
strategies to ensure your landlord makes needed repairs, and find out how
to assess your apartment to determine if it’s safe and best suited to meet
your needs as you age.



*To RSVP for any or all of the sessions in this year's series, please go to
[link removed]
<[link removed]>.*



You will have the *option of joining the events online through Zoom*, a
webinar hosting service.

You will also have the *option to view the events 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*.

**If you register for an event, *a confirmation email* with the Zoom link
and the call-in information will be sent *at least a week in advance* of
the event.**





*Thursday, January 12th – Affordable Housing Options for Older Adults *

10 am – 11:30 am



- Paul Freitag, Executive Director, Westside Federation for Senior Housing
(WSFSH)

- Paul Nagle, Executive Director, Stonewall CDC

- Alison Nickerson, Executive Director, LiveOn New York

- Kai Usher, Housing Ambassador Program Assistant, and EVH Navigator





*Thursday, February 9th - SCRIE (Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption)
Program*

10 am – 11:30 am



- Kim Lerner, Director, Benefits Outreach Program, LiveOn NY

- Inie Park, Ombudsperson, Office of the Tax Payer Advocate, NYC Department
of Finance





*Wednesday, March 8th – Get It Fixed: Know Your Rights To Get Repairs In
Rent Regulated Apartments*

**7 pm – 8:30 pm** (note evening time)



- Speakers TBD





*Thursday, April 13th – Is Your Home Age Friendly? How to Assess Your
Apartment*

10 am – 11:30 am



- Josh Krasner, Home Safety and Fall Prevention Coordinator, Health
Advocates for Older People

- Anna Martinez, Director of the Equal Access Project, NYC Commission on
Human Rights (Invited)



*Thursday, May 11th – Housing Advocacy Issues*

10 am – 11:30 am


- Speakers TBD



*To RSVP for any or all of the sessions in this year's series, please go to
[link removed]
<[link removed]>.*









*Contents:*

Please click on the following links to go directly to the specified content
further below in this email. *If links do not work properly, you may need
to click “view entire message” at the end of this page.*



*Health Update Contents:*

· COVID-19 Resources <#covid19resources>

· NYC Department of Health Mask Advisory <#covid19maskadvisory>

· COVID-19 and the Holiday Season <#covidandholidays>

· <#covid19treatment>COVID Treatment <#covid19treatment>



*Community Update Contents:*

· Apply to Be on Your Community Board <#communityboard>

· <#m_4834321690110804701_link_5>Online & In-Person Meetings, Town
Halls, and Webinars <#m_4834321690110804701_link_5>

· COVID-19 and the Economy <#covid19economy>

· Physical and Mental Health Care, Health Insurance, Public Health,
Research <#m_4834321690110804701_link_7>

· <#m_4834321690110804701_link_8>Food <#m_4834321690110804701_link_8>

· Housing <#m_4834321690110804701_link_9>

· Education <#education>

· Jobs, Job Training, Residencies, Internships, Fellowships
<#m_4834321690110804701_link_11>

· <#m_4834321690110804701_link_13>Donation and Volunteer Opportunities
<#m_4834321690110804701_link_13>

· Social and Legal Services <#m_4834321690110804701_link_14>

· Resources for Older Adults & Caregivers
<#m_4834321690110804701_link_15>

· Resources for Small Businesses & Non-Profits
<#m_4834321690110804701_link_16>

· In-Person & Virtual Community Activities <#inperson>









*COVID-19 Resources*



*COVID-19 Vaccinations*

· General Vaccine Information and Eligibility
<[link removed]>

· NYC Vaccine Finder <[link removed]>: Find COVID-19
and flu vaccine sites online or call 877-829-4692

· NYC Health + Hospitals Vaccine Sites*:* Call 877-829-4692 or Schedule
Online
<[link removed]>

· Local and Nationwide vaccine sites: [link removed]

· CVS Pharmacy: Call 800-746-7287 or Schedule Online
<[link removed]>

· Rite Aid Pharmacy: Call 800-748-3243 or Schedule Online
<[link removed]>

· Walgreens Pharmacy: Call 800-925-4733 or Schedule Online
<[link removed]>

· Request an in-home vaccination, including the new Bivalent Pfizer
booster shot, (Pfizer vaccine only) if you are an NYC resident who is
homebound or age 65+. Sign up online <[link removed]>
or by calling 877-820-4692.



*COVID-19 Testing*

· Order Free at-home COVID-19 tests <[link removed]>

· Find NYC Health + Hospital Testing Sites
<[link removed]>

· Check the wait time at NYC Health + Hospital Testing Sites
<[link removed]>

· NYC COVID-19 Test Site Finder <[link removed]>



*COVID-19 Treatment*

· Visit the NYC Health Department COVID-19: When You Are Sick
<[link removed]> web page for
information about how to access available treatment if you contract
COVID-19 or Long COVID.



*COVID-19 Data*

· NYC Health Department Prevention Guidance
<[link removed]>

· NYC Health Department COVID-19 Data
<[link removed]>

· NYS Health Department COVID-19 Data
<[link removed]>

· CDC COVID-19 Data
<[link removed]>

· Check the transmission level in your neighborhood at: NYC Health
Department COVID-19 data web page
<[link removed]>.
Click “Transmission” and then “Your Neighborhood.”



*COVID-19 Supplies*

· *Pick up free COVID-19 at-home rapid tests from City-distribution
sites.* Click here to see a list of community sites and times when you can
pick up a free rapid test kit
<[link removed]>.

· COVID.gov: <[link removed]> a federal website where you can
look up information on where to get free masks, as well as COVID-19
vaccinations, treatment, and testing.



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*NYC Health Department Advisory Urges Mask Wearing As NYC Faces High Levels
of COVID-19, Influenza and RSV*



As New York City enters the holiday season, COVID-19 and other seasonal
illnesses are seeing unusually high concurrent spikes. To slow the
transmission of these viruses, the New York City Health Commissioner issued
a Health Advisory that *urges New York City residents to use high-quality
masks when indoors and in crowded outdoor settings*. This is especially
important for people who are – or are meeting – those who are at increased
risk for complications from COVID-19, RSV, or the flu, such as those age 65
and older and people who are immunocompromised.



The Commissioner’s Advisory also *urges people to get vaccinated for
COVID-19 and flu,* even if they have been vaccinated previously. Everyone
ages six months or older should get their COVID-19 primary series if they
haven’t already and receive the updated bivalent COVID-19 booster when
eligible. An annual flu shot is recommended for everyone 6 months and
older. Many pharmacies and doctors’ offices offer both flu and COVID-19
vaccines, and it is safe to get them at the same time.



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*COVID-19 and the Holiday Season*



As we enter our third pandemic holiday season, most of us are aware of
safety practices to follow in order to keep ourselves, family members, and
friends safe. I would like to share some tips here that were provided by
Katelyn Jetelina, an Epidemiologist, as a friendly reminder, and because it
is so concerning that almost 9 out of 10 deaths from the Coronavirus are
now people age 65+.
<[link removed]>



· Katelyn Jetelina shared approximate periods of time that people are
contagious if they have Flu, RSV, and COVID-19. This is helpful to know if
you are planning to attend a holiday or social gathering:

o Flu: 5-7 days after start of symptoms

o RSV: 3-8 days after start of symptoms. Some infants and people who are
immunocompromised may continue to be contagious after they stop
experiencing symptoms, up to 4 weeks

o COVID-19: an average of 8-10 days – this varies and it is necessary to
test to know if one is still contagious



· Take a COVID-19 at home rapid test the day before and the morning of
any gatherings you will attend to determine if you have the virus and to
help prevent false negative test results. The federal government has
re-started its program to provide free-at home COVID-19 tests through the
mail. You can order tests here <[link removed]>.

· Wear a mask in public 4 days prior to gatherings to help prevent
contracting viruses, especially if people who are at risk of severe illness
will attend the gathering.

· Maintain good air ventilation where gatherings will be held and at
home



· If you have a baby, use caution around people outside of your
household. If you allow others to hold your baby, ask them to wear a mask
and to refrain from kissing the baby.



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*COVID-19 Treatment*



A friendly reminder that the best way to prevent getting COVID-19 and Long
COVID is to stay up to date with Coronavirus vaccinations and boosters, and
follow other preventive safety measures. However, Paxlovid is a medication
that provides life-saving treatment and reduces the chance of
hospitalization for people who contract the Coronavirus and are at higher
risk of severe illness.



*To access Paxlovid:*

· Make sure to get tested as soon as you experience possible symptoms
of COVID-19

· Speak with your primary care provider to discuss eligibility for
COVID-19 treatment. If you do not have a primary care provider, or if you
are uninsured, you can call 212-268-4319 and press option 9 to reach the
NYC Health + Hospitals emergency telehealth service. You will have intake
with a nurse and then speak with a clinician to determine eligibility.



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*Apply to Be on Your Community Board*

Community Boards are the independent and representative voices of their
communities—the most grass-roots form of local government. The Boards are
pivotal in shaping their communities and work to enhance and preserve the
character of the city’s many unique neighborhoods. Manhattan’s 12 Community
Boards are composed of 50 volunteer members serving staggered two-year
terms– thus, 25 members are appointed (or reappointed) each year.

Each year, the Manhattan Borough President appoints 300 members to the
borough’s 12 Community Boards to serve two-year terms, and* applications
are now open through 5 pm on March 17, 2023. *You can apply here
<[link removed]>.

The Borough President is especially interested in appointing Manhattanites
who have historically been less represented on Community Boards, including
youth 16 years or older, public housing residents, and people holding
marginalized identities. Borough President Levine is committed to ensuring
that Community Boards authentically reflect the diversity of the
neighborhoods they represent, lifting up the lived experience and concerns
of Manhattanites who have long been disenfranchised.

Community Board members must live, work, or have an otherwise significant
interest in the neighborhoods served by the community district, and be a
New York City resident. In addition, we look for applicants with histories
of community involvement, expertise and skill sets, and attendance at Board
meetings. No more than 25 percent of the members of any board may be New
York City employees.

Each Board has a budget, a district manager and staff, and has three
distinct responsibilities:

- Monitoring the delivery of city services such as sanitation and street
maintenance;
- Planning and reviewing land use applications including zoning changes;
and
- Making recommendations for each year’s city budget.

Community Boards consider a wide range of issues, including distribution of
liquor licenses, consideration of sidewalk café applications, and permits
for street fairs and other outdoor events. They may also weigh in issues
before the Landmarks Preservation Commission, the Board of Standards and
Appeals (the city agency dedicated to land-use and zoning regulation), and
provide input on proposals from city agencies.

Members are officially appointed by the Manhattan Borough President. Half
of the members of these boards are selected unilaterally by the Manhattan
Borough President, and half are nominated by the City Council Members whose
districts overlap with the Community District.



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*Online & In-Person Meetings, Town Halls, and Webinars*



· *Shine A Light on Antisemitism on December 19th*: This Chanukah,
Shine A Light to dispel the darkness and to say: enough is enough. In the
heart of New York City, we’ll publicly display our Jewish identity as we
light the menorah together and raise awareness about antisemitism. Join
participate in this national demonstration of Jewish pride — with powerful
messages from key city and state leaders and lively performances by Jewish
musicians — and stand shoulder to shoulder with our greater community and
allies. Highlights include:

o M.C. Ariel Elias, Comedian

o Performances by The Moshav Band, David Herkowitz formerly of the Miami
Boys Choir, The Ramaz Upper School Choir, and the cast of National Yiddish
Theatre Folksbiene’s Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish along with Oscar and
Tony award winning director of Fiddler on the roof in Yiddish now playing
until Jan 1st, Joel Grey.

o An appearance by Montana Tucker, TikTok Influencer

For more information, visit [link removed].



· *Housing Voucher Seminar: *On December 20 at 4:00 PM. The Interfaith
Assembly on Homelessness and Housing is hosting a Seminar entitled "No Room
At The Inn" - an Informational Workshop on Housing Vouchers for Faith
Communities, Housing Providers, Voucher Holders and others. Rental subsidy
vouchers are among the most effective means of addressing the current
crisis of homelessness and the shortage of affordable housing in NYC and
beyond. Join Faith Leaders, housing providers, voucher holders and
advocates as we discuss how to help more of our neighbors secure affordable
housing through the current voucher system as we advocate for more
effective use of vouchers to help address the affordable housing Crisis.
Click here
<[link removed]>
to register. For further information on this event email Drew Oldfield at
[email protected] or call 332-203-0571.



· *“Pathways to Social Housing” Virtual Forum: *“Pathways to Social
Housing,” from Housing Court Answers, presents a new report from Community
Service Society on policies that can encourage conversions from for-profit
to social housing models. Presented by Oksana Mironova, Samuel Stein,
Celeste Hornbach, and Jacob Udell of CSS. Register here
<[link removed]>
.



· *Navigating the System for People With Developmental Disabilities: *YAI
is offering online trainings to provide information about eligibility and
access to services through the New York State Office for People with
Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). Information offered in this workshop is
relevant only to New York State services. Workshops are open to people with
I / DD, parents, family members, caregivers and professionals. To respect
the privacy of our attendees, this workshop will not be recorded. Upcomind
dates for workshops are:

o January 18, Noon – 1 p.m. Register here
<[link removed]>

o February 8, 6-7 p.m. Register here
<[link removed]>



· *Retirement Readiness Base Camp: Estate Tax Planning*: Thursday,
Jan. 26, 2023, 1:00 to 2:00 PM Instructor Ron Fatoullah, Esq. addresses why
no estate is too small to avoid some tax planning. Life happens and you
never know what can creep up to put your estate into a taxable category.
Learn:

o What are the ways to protect your estate?

o How does succession planning work?

o Why should you think of multiple generations?

o How do capital gains factor in?

Sponsored by Presbyterian Social Services. Register here
<[link removed]>.



· *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
[link removed].

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*COVID-19 and the Economy*



· New York by the Numbers - Monthly Economic and Fiscal Outlook,
<[link removed]>
by NYC Comptroller Brad Lander

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*Physical and Mental Health Care, Health Insurance, Public Health, Research*



· *Changes to Medicare Savings Programs in 2023: *While Medicare open
enrollment for 2023 is now closed, those eligible can still apply for a
Medicare Savings Program. Beginning next year, income limits will be raised
for the Medicare Savings Program, allowing more people to save money on
their healthcare costs.

In New York, individuals with monthly incomes of up to $2,107, and couples
with monthly incomes of up to $2,838, will be eligible for the Medicare
Savings Program. With this increase taking place, it is estimated that as
many as 300,000 New York residents can receive the benefits of this program.

Those on Medicare Savings Program will automatically be enrolled into Extra
Help, which can pay for your drug premium plan, while reducing your drug
costs at the pharmacy. In addition, vaccines under Medicare Part D drug
plans (including Shingles) will be covered in full. If you have a
prescription for insulin, your monthly co-pay is capped at $35.

If you have any questions or need assistance to apply, do not hesitate to
contact our Health Insurance Information, Counseling, and Assistance
Program (HIICAP)
<[link removed]>
team by calling Aging Connect at 212-AGING-NY (212-244-6469).



· *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. *



· *Do More, Feel Better – A Community Program Against Depression:* People
60+ experiencing depression can enroll in a nine-week research program to
explore how increasing participation in pleasurable and rewarding
activities can lead to improvement in depressive symptoms. The program is
conducted by Weill Cornell Medicine, and individual sessions will be
completed via telephone or video chat. If you are eligible to participate,
you will receive compensation over the course of the
program. For more information, contact Kiana, Caroline, or the study team
at 844-333-3579 ext. 720 / ext. 714 or [email protected].



· *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 <[link removed]> to view updates
as new information becomes available, including when the COVID-19 public
health emergency will end.

Frequently Asked Questions for New Yorkers enrolled through NY State of
Health
<[link removed]>

Frequently Asked Questions for New Yorkers enrolled through their Local
Department of Social Services or the New York City Human Resources
Administration
<[link removed]>



*Here are some things you can do now to get ready.*

o *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:

o SMS/MMS Text Messaging Privacy Policy
<[link removed]>

o SMS/MMS Text Messaging Consent and Terms of Service
<[link removed]>

o *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:

o Call NY State of Health at 1-855-355-5777 (TTY: 1-800-662-1220)

o Log into your account at nystateofhealth.ny.gov,
<[link removed]> or

o Contact an enrollment assistor
<[link removed]>

If you enrolled in Medicaid through your county’s Medicaid office or
through New York City’s Human Resources Administration
<[link removed]>, contact that office
to update your address and contact information.



· *NYC Well:* Free, confidential mental health support in more than
200 languages, 24/7/365. Call 888-NYC-WELL or text “WELL” to 65173.



· *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 [link removed].

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*Food*



· *Holiday Meals on Christmas Day*: Goddard Riverside will be hosting
Holiday Meals again on Christmas Day! Meals will be available for pick up
from 12 pm to 3 pm at 593 Columbus Avenue (at 88th Street) and open to
anyone. Limited indoor seating available for guests to eat their meals
after picking them up.



· *Greenmarkets:* The 82nd Street Greenmarket
<[link removed]> on East 82nd
Street between First and York is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.



The Dag Hammarskjold Plaza Greenmarket
<[link removed]> at 2nd
Avenue and 47th Street is open Wednesdays from 8:00 a.m – 3:00 p.m.



The Union Square Greenmarket
<[link removed]> is open
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m – 6:00 p.m.



The Roosevelt Island Greenmarket
<[link removed]> is open Saturdays from 7:00
a.m. to 3:00 p.m at Good Shephard Plaza just under the Helix near Foodtown.



GrowNYC farmers markets are a great chance for community members to access
the freshest, most nutritious locally-grown food the region has to offer.



Please note that shoppers can use their SNAP/EBT/P-EBT benefits at the
market! When customers spend $2 in SNAP/EBT/P-EBT, they receive a bonus $2
Health Buck (up to $10 per day) to purchase additional fruits and
vegetables!



· *Lenox Hill Neighborhood House Fresh Food Box*: Every Tuesday from
2:30-6:30 at First Avenue and 70th Street. Pay one week in advance for an
equitably-priced, pre-assembled box of healthy, fresh fruits and vegetables
grown primarily by regional farmers and sourced through GrowNYC Wholesale!!
(Yes, equitably-priced - just $7 for SNAP card holders - and with generous
enough portions some folks share a weekly box!!) More information
available here. <[link removed]>



· *NYC Neighborhood Food Resource Guides:* Hunter College New York
City Food Policy Center has compiled these resource guides to help New
Yorkers find free and low-cost food resources in their community, as well
as social services and additional resources for New Yorkers.

o NYC Food Resource Guide: Upper East Side
<[link removed]>

o NYC Food Resource Guide: Midtown
<[link removed]>

o NYC Food Resource Guide: Stuyvesant Town/Turtle Bay
<[link removed]>

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*Housing*



· *New Rules Regarding Surcharges for Air Conditioners in Rent
Regulated Apartments: *Prior to the rent laws being updated by Chapter 619
of the Laws of 2022, a five dollar ($5.00) per air conditioner per month
surcharge was lawful. Effective November 21, 2022, in rent stabilized and
rent controlled apartments, owners are prohibited from the continued
collection and from the prospective imposition of a surcharge on a tenant
for the use of a tenant-installed air conditioning unit if the tenant pays
for the electric utility service. For more information, see HCR Fact Sheet
#27 – “Air Conditioners”: [link removed].



· *Affordable Housing Lotteries: *You can view open affordable housing
lotteries on the NYC Housing Connect website here:
[link removed]



· *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
<[link removed]>.
You can also view this short YouTube tutorial
<[link removed]> on how to apply (which shows
how to start at that DOF page).



· *Home Fire Safety Information: *The FDNY offers information on fire
safety best practices at www.fdnysmart.org.



· *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:

• 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.

• 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.



· *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:
[link removed].

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*Education*

· *Kindergarten Applications: *The kindergarten application is open.
Apply by January 20, 2023. This year you can add G&T programs to it, too.
In New York City, children enter kindergarten in the fall of the calendar
year they turn five, and are guaranteed a kindergarten seat at a public
school. Once your child starts kindergarten, they can remain at the same
school until its final elementary grade. Watch this video series
<[link removed]>
to learn more about kindergarten admissions.

Need an elementary school for your child now? Learn if your child has a
zoned school by entering your address at schoolsearch.schools.nyc or by
calling 311.Contact your zoned school directly to enroll. If you don't have
a zoned school, contact schools of interest directly or visit a Family
Welcome Center for help finding a school.

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*Jobs, Job Training, Residencies, Internships, Fellowships*



· *Train and Earn: *Train & Earn
<[link removed]>
is a vocational training program for young adults (16-24) who are out of
school/out of work. Participants receive customer service and food handling
certificates, employment readiness and financial literacy training.
Instruction is hybrid, and participants receive a Chromebook. Successful
participants earn $500 upon completion. Some participants will do 175 hours
of paid internship experience. Job placement and access to advanced
trainings. Click here
<[link removed]>
to apply.



· *Housing Court Answers Hotline Specialist: *Housing Court Answers,
an independent nonprofit, seeks a full time Hotline Specialist. They
provide non-lawyer assistance to people from information tables in Housing
Courts in all 5 boroughs, through a hotline, and for NYCHA tenants at the
impartial hearing office. HCA also works on policy issues surrounding
Housing Court. Hotline Specialists assist callers with rent arrears and
eviction issues, utility arrears, public benefits problems or questions,
questions about Housing Court and Housing Court procedures and questions
about housing rights and responsibilities. Salary (currently, salary is
$51,819) and benefits are negotiated through collective bargaining. Send
resume and cover letter to [email protected] with “Hotline Position” in
the subject.



· *Try Out to Become a Lifeguard for Summer 2023: *Lifeguard
Qualifying Tests are being offered this month at various locations around
NYC to find out more about becoming a lifeguard, click here
<[link removed]>.



· *NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship: *The NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship
<[link removed]> is a $8,000
unrestricted cash grant available to artists living in New York State
(and/or an Indian Nation within state boundaries). They are currently
accepting applications in the categories of Craft/Sculpture,
Digital/Electronic Arts, Nonfiction Literature, Poetry, and
Printmaking/Drawing/Book Arts. Visit the link at New York Foundation for
the Arts to learn more. Application deadline is Wednesday, 1/25/2023 and
successful applicants will be notified Summer, 2023.



· *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].



· *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 [link removed].

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*Volunteer and Donation Opportunities*



· *Join a Team TLC shift to welcome new neighbors arriving at the Port
Authority.: *Team TLC NYC
<[link removed]>,
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.
<[link removed]>



· *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 <[link removed]>.



· *Volunteer Opportunities for those interested in helping Asylum
Seekers:*

o NYC/Catholic Charities is looking for people to volunteer at the asylum
seeker navigation center: [link removed]
<[link removed]>

o NY Immigration Coalition: [link removed]

o Grannies Respond (one of the primary groups greeting people at Port
Authority): [link removed].



· *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.

o *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).

o *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, visit tinyurl.com/57bfye67
<[link removed]>, email [email protected] or call 212-669-8300.



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*Social and Legal Services*



· *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*



· *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 <[link removed]>.



· *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
[link removed]. They also publish a helpful
guide to live planning documents and decision making which is accessible
here



· *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
<[link removed]>.



· *Classes for Seniors in New York City: *If you’re an older adult in
New York, you can take part in live, in-person
<[link removed]>
and online
classes <[link removed]> 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*

· *Small Business Growth Accelerator Course: *The NYPL has opened
applications for a free Small Biz Growth Accelerator course; the deadline
to apply is 1/17/23. The program starts Tuesday, 1/24/23, 5 – 8 pm, at the
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (455 Fifth Avenue, Fifth Floor). It's
led by instructor Jimmy Newson, and includes:

o Two 3-hour in-person workshop-style classes

o Two additional virtual sessions for Q&A, workshop accountability, and
peer networking

o Strategic Planning Template

o 5 Action Plan Workbooks

o Financial Literacy Program

o Accessibility Training Program

o In-Depth Software demos

For more information, or to apply, click here
<[link removed]>
.



· *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
<[link removed]> to make an
appointment.



· *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:
[link removed]. They also host regular webinars on
issues impacting businesses which can be viewed here:
[link removed].

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*In-Person & Virtual Community Activities*



· *Sutton Seasonal Singalong & Light Show: *On Saturday December 17th
at 5 p.m. the Sutton Place Parks Conservancy is hosting the Sutton Seasonal
Singalong & Light Show which will include free hot chocolate & whipped
cream. And, to add to the festivities, special lighting will be installed
as well. Lastly, join the Sutton Singing Songbirds, under the direction of
Jarett Winters Morley (of South Pacific on the River fame) for the
singalong! The event will take place *in the park at 57th Street, just east
of Sutton Place.*

· *Roosevelt Island Visual Art Association Holiday Show*: The RIVAA
Gallery’s annual Holiday Exhibition runs from December 17th to January 11th .
This year’s exhibition, Into Light, will open on December 17, 2022 from
6-9. Amish Darr an acoustic performer based out of Greenpoint, Brooklyn
will be playing at RIVAA holiday show on December 17th at 7:30pm. The RIVAA
Galery is located at 527 Main Street on Roosevelt Island. For more
information, email [email protected].

· *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
<[link removed]>.

o The Bryant Park Winter Village is back with Activities and Holiday
Shops. You can find more information here
<[link removed]>
.

o Union Square Park Holiday Market will run Nov 17th - Dec 24th. Find
more information here <[link removed]>.



· *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
<[link removed]>
or contact [email protected] or call (718) 760-6999 with any
questions.



·
<[link removed]>Lincoln
Center calendar of events
<[link removed]>

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