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Helen Rosenthal

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  Helen Rosenthal · [email protected]
April 1, 2021 at 7:16 PM

Vaccine Eligibility for 16+; Public School Deadlines; Community Events & More

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Dear Neighbors, As we move into Spring, we are seeing the incredibly hopeful sign that vaccinations will be available to all New Yorkers 16 and older starting next week. Please scroll below to learn more. As you are no doubt aware, the State is gr…
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  Helen Rosenthal · [email protected]
March 24, 2021 at 3:50 PM

Info for Public School Families, Caregiver Rights, Vaccine Webinars & More

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Dear Neighbors, I hope you will find this week's information on community resources and special events useful, especially our vaccine updates. Also below -- important deadlines for public school families, plus details on how to apply for 2021 Summ…
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  Helen Rosenthal · [email protected]
March 19, 2021 at 11:07 AM

City Budget Hearings, Upcoming Community Events & More

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Dear Neighbors, Last month, Mayor de Blasio proposed a $92 billion budget to pay for all city services: education, police, fire, sanitation, transportation, health and human services, etc. During March and again in May, the City Council holds publ…
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  Helen Rosenthal · [email protected]
February 25, 2021 at 4:56 PM

Resources, Events & Updates for Our Community!

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Dear Neighbors, We have received the good news that at least 79 residents of the COVID emergency shelter at the Lucerne Hotel have now moved into permanent housing. This is a huge step for each of them as they rebuild their lives. There are 138 re…
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  Helen Rosenthal · [email protected]
February 23, 2021 at 10:38 PM

NYCHA Town Hall Next Monday (3/1)

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) ** Dear Neighbors, ------------------------------------------------------------ NYCHA residents are warmly invited to join us for an online Town Hall with NYCHA Chair Greg Russ next Monday, March 1st at 3pm. Brian Honan, NYCHA VP for Inter-G…
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  Helen Rosenthal · [email protected]
February 18, 2021 at 10:42 PM

Resources, Events & Updates for Our Community

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Dear Neighbors, I share the incredible frustration of so many Upper West Siders (and people across New York) at the ongoing shortage of COVID-19 vaccinations, and the lack of a streamlined system to deliver them. It is deeply disturbing that the w…
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  Helen Rosenthal · [email protected]
February 12, 2021 at 10:06 PM

Latest Community News & Resources

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Dear Neighbors, Yesterday, the City Council overwhelmingly passed my legislation establishing an advisory board to address gender and racial discrimination and harassment experienced by staff in NYC healthcare institutions. The Council also passed…
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  Helen Rosenthal · [email protected]
February 5, 2021 at 6:37 PM

Good News & Resources for Our Community

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Dear Neighbors, I hope you all made it through the recent snowstorm without too much difficulty. Please stay safe, warm, and home (if possible). Lost in all the headlines of the last couple weeks was a very good piece of local news with global …
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  Helen Rosenthal · [email protected]
February 3, 2021 at 12:51 PM

Housing Clinic This Evening!

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Dear Neighbors, Just a reminder that tenants with legal and/or housing court-related questions are warmly invited to join us for our February Housing Clinic -- "Getting Repairs Done In Your Apartment During COVID-19" -- this Wednesday, February 3r…
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  Helen Rosenthal · [email protected]
February 1, 2021 at 11:41 PM

Storm Updates + Housing Clinic This Wednesday

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Dear Neighbors, A winter storm warning is in effect until 6am tomorrow. Please stay safe and stay off the roads: vehicle travel is for emergency and essential workers only. Please keep the following information and resources in mind for the nex…
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  Helen Rosenthal · [email protected]
January 29, 2021 at 11:54 AM

Hear Dr. Fauci & NYC's Health Commissioner TODAY at noon + Resources for Our Community

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Dear Neighbors, We continue to live through a time of great uncertainty, which is exhausting and stressful for all. While it's a relief to know that our new national leadership has committed itself to science and evidence-based policies, the burde…
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  Helen Rosenthal · [email protected]
January 22, 2021 at 8:49 PM

Vaccination Updates + Resources for Tenants, Seniors, Public School Families & More

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Dear Neighbors, On January 20th a weight was lifted from our national shoulders. President Biden and Vice President Harris have already rolled out a national pandemic strategy ([link removed]) , including accelerated vaccine manufacturing, mandato…
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  Helen Rosenthal · [email protected]
January 14, 2021 at 4:32 PM

COVID Vaccination Updates, New Protections for Tenants, & More

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Dear Neighbors, I am very pleased to share the news that I have been appointed chair of the City Council's Subcommittee on Capital Budget. I’m grateful for this opportunity to work with the Speaker’s Office to hold the Administration’s feet to the…
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  Helen Rosenthal · [email protected]
January 11, 2021 at 1:26 PM

Housing Clinic This Wednesday!

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Dear Neighbors, Just a reminder that tenants with legal and/or housing court-related questions are warmly invited to join us for our January Housing Clinic -- "The NYS Emergency Eviction Prevention Act & Breaking Down the Basics of Holdovers" -- t…
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  Helen Rosenthal · [email protected]
January 7, 2021 at 1:35 PM

New Year's Greetings, Vaccination Updates & Other Important Community Resources

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Dear Neighbors, On behalf of my entire team, warm New Year's greetings to all of you. Like everyone else, we are watching the events of the last 24 hours in Washington with both despair and hope. The majority of Americans have clearly signaled the…
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  Helen Rosenthal · [email protected]
December 23, 2020 at 5:38 PM

Holiday Greetings & Community Resources

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Dear Neighbors, Regardless of how you celebrate the winter holidays and new year, I wish you and your families good health. I hope you have a moment to take a break and get some rest. Like many of you, I fervently wish to see my family and in-laws…
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  Helen Rosenthal · [email protected]
December 17, 2020 at 7:25 PM

Latest Community Updates & Resources

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Dear Neighbors, Clean-up from last night's snow storm is well underway. Please keep the following information and resources in mind for today and tomorrow: * The latest updates on City services can be found ([link removed]) here ([link removed]) …
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  Helen Rosenthal · [email protected]
December 11, 2020 at 10:40 PM

Holiday Greetings, COVID Updates, Resources for Families & More

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Dear Neighbors, This year has been like no other, and everyone has been impacted in some way. My office wishes you and yours a joyous and rejuvenating holiday season -- and Happy Chanukah to all who celebrate! ----------------------------------…
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  Helen Rosenthal · [email protected]
December 2, 2020 at 5:03 PM

COVID-19 Updates, New Community Resources, Upcoming Events & More

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Dear Neighbors, As you are no doubt hearing, we are seeing rising rates of COVID-19 infection throughout the city. It’s important to remember that the increase is currently linear, not exponential -- our behavior can maintain that trend. Zip codes…
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  Helen Rosenthal · [email protected]
November 30, 2020 at 4:30 PM

Housing Clinic This Wednesday!

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Dear Neighbors, Just a reminder that tenants with legal and/or housing court-related questions are warmly invited to join us for our December Housing Clinic -- "Breaking Down the Basics of Non-Payment Eviction Cases" -- this Wednesday, December 2n…
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  Helen Rosenthal · [email protected]
November 24, 2020 at 8:36 PM

Housing Clinic Next Week!

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Dear Neighbors, Tenants with legal and/or housing court-related questions are warmly invited to join us for our December Housing Clinic -- "Breaking Down the Basics of Non-Payment Eviction Cases" -- next Wednesday, December 2nd, from 6 to 7pm. * …
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  Helen Rosenthal · [email protected]
November 20, 2020 at 10:08 PM

Schools Closure, COVID Updates, Upcoming Events & More

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Dear Neighbors, The closure of our public schools due to an increase in COVID-19 cases across the city is deeply worrying on many levels. Halting in-person learning will have a profound impact on students and their families. In light of the fact t…
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  Helen Rosenthal · [email protected]
November 12, 2020 at 10:55 PM

New COVID Restrictions, School Updates, Community Resources & More

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Dear Neighbors, As you have no doubt heard in the news, Governor Cuomo has announced new COVID-19 restrictions due to infection clusters across the state. Effective this Friday (11/13), bars, restaurants, gyms and fitness centers, and any other…
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  Helen Rosenthal · [email protected]
November 6, 2020 at 7:19 PM

Public Hearing on Voter Experience in NYC, New Community Resources, & More

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Dear Neighbors, As has been said many times, this week's Presidential Election was arguably the most consequential of our generation. Like the rest of the country, New York City saw record voter turnout. More than 1 million New Yorkers requested a…
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  Helen Rosenthal · [email protected]
November 4, 2020 at 5:06 PM

Housing Clinic Today At 6pm!

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Dear Neighbors, A reminder that tenants with legal and/or housing court-related questions are warmly invited to join us for our November Housing Clinic -- "Resources to Apply for Rental Assistance" -- TONIGHT, Wednesday (11/4), from 6 to 7pm. *…
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  Helen Rosenthal · [email protected]
November 2, 2020 at 6:32 PM

Housing Clinic This Wednesday!

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Dear Neighbors, A reminder that tenants with legal and/or housing court-related questions are warmly invited to join us for our November Housing Clinic -- "Resources to Apply for Rental Assistance" -- this Wednesday, November 4th, from 6 to 7pm. …
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  Helen Rosenthal · [email protected]
October 30, 2020 at 12:31 AM

Voting Updates & Other Important Community News

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Dear Neighbors, Voting is well underway -- please keep the following in mind! * Early Voting is available until Sunday, November 1st. * Early Voting hours have been extended this Friday (7am-5pm), Saturday (7am-5pm) & Sunday (7am-4pm). * Electi…
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  Helen Rosenthal · [email protected]
October 23, 2020 at 8:19 PM

Are You Ready to Vote?

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Dear Neighbors, It's time to vote! This week's e-blast focuses on the important questions that many of you have raised about voting in the 2020 Presidential Election. Please keep the following dates in mind! * Early Voting begins this Saturday (1…
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  Helen Rosenthal · [email protected]
October 5, 2020 at 1:03 PM

Housing Clinic This Wednesday!

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Dear Neighbors, A reminder that tenants with legal and/or housing court-related questions are warmly invited to join us for our October Housing Clinic -- "Housing Court 101" -- this Wednesday, October 7th, from 6 to 7pm. * The clinic will be cond…
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  Helen Rosenthal · [email protected]
October 2, 2020 at 5:38 PM

Important Voting & 2020 Census News + Protections for Residential & Commercial Tenants

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Dear Neighbors, Please read below for important updates from my office pertaining to the U.S. Census, registering to vote in the upcoming Presidential Election, resources for tenants and small businesses, the W. 66th Street Extell development proj…
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  Helen Rosenthal · [email protected]
September 25, 2020 at 4:08 PM

Education Funding, Census Deadline Extended & More!

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Dear Neighbors, Please read below for important updates from my office pertaining to the U.S. Census, the upcoming Presidential Election, funding for our local schools, and food assistance for New Yorkers. 2020 Census: Extended Until October 31st…
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  Helen Rosenthal · [email protected]
September 24, 2020 at 6:20 PM

JUST 5 DAYS LEFT.......

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Dear Neighbors, The 2020 Census ends next week, on September 30th, and many New Yorkers still have not been counted. Go to my2020census.gov ([link removed]) or call 844-330-2020 to complete your Census today. The 2020 Census: * easy, safe, …
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  Helen Rosenthal · [email protected]
September 22, 2020 at 5:56 PM

Voter Registration & Census Deadlines Are Fast Approaching!

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Dear Neighbors, Today Is National Voter Registration Day. The Presidential Election is just six weeks away! * If you are not registered to vote, you must do so by October 9th! Go to vote.nyc ([link removed]) , or call 1-866-868-3692, to check you…
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  Helen Rosenthal · [email protected]
September 18, 2020 at 2:18 PM

Greetings for the New Year

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Dear Neighbors, To all who will be celebrating this weekend, I'm wishing you and yours a happy and sweet new year. L’shana tovah u’metukah! Warmly, ============================================================ ** Twitter ([link removed]) **…
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  Helen Rosenthal · [email protected]
September 17, 2020 at 9:32 PM

Latest School Opening News, Voter Registration Deadline & More

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Dear Neighbors, Monday is the first day of in-person learning for some public school students across New York City. This is an incredibly challenging time for families, teachers, and all school staff, and I am wishing everyone well as the school y…
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  Helen Rosenthal · [email protected]
September 11, 2020 at 8:33 PM

Lucerne Shelter, Absentee Ballots & Other Neighborhood Updates

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Dear Neighbors, As you are probably aware, the City has decided to move the men staying in the emergency homeless shelter at the Lucerne Hotel into another facility outside of our neighborhood. I strongly disagree with this decision for three m…
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  Helen Rosenthal · [email protected]
September 8, 2020 at 4:57 PM

Housing Clinic This Wednesday!

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Dear Neighbors, A reminder that tenants with legal and/or housing court-related questions are warmly invited to join us for our September Housing Clinic -- "Housing Court 101" -- this Wednesday, September 9th, from 6 to 7:30pm. * The clinic will …
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  Helen Rosenthal · [email protected]
September 3, 2020 at 7:32 PM

Hunger on the UWS & Other Neighborhood Updates

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Dear Neighbors, This September is Hunger Action Month ([link removed]) . Even before the pandemic, well over a million New York City residents were food insecure. That number continues to rise, and food pantries are straining to meet the need ([li…
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  Helen Rosenthal · [email protected]
August 28, 2020 at 10:19 PM

Street Cleanliness & Other Neighborhood Updates

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Dear Neighbors, One noticeable result of City budget cuts this year is the lack of cleanliness on our streets. Starting July 1st, the Dept of Sanitation reduced litter basket pick-ups by 30% during the week, and 60% on weekends and holidays. To…
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  Helen Rosenthal · [email protected]
August 21, 2020 at 11:23 PM

Homeless Shelters & Other Important Neighborhood Updates

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Dear Neighbors, I am extending especially warm greetings to all Upper West Side seniors on this important day, World Senior Citizens Day. Below you will find updates on our neighborhood's homelessness situation, as well as news on the eviction mor…
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  Helen Rosenthal · [email protected]
August 9, 2020 at 5:41 PM

Updates on UWS Emergency Homeless Shelters & Other Important News

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Dear Neighbors, This email is particularly long. The first section addresses homelessness issues on the Upper West Side. Below, you will find information for restaurant owners, as well as updates regarding unemployment insurance, the state evictio…
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  Helen Rosenthal · [email protected]
July 31, 2020 at 4:06 PM

Emergency Rental Assistance Deadline Extended to August 6th

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Dear Neighbors, Please be advised that the deadline for the State's Emergency Rental Assistance Program has been extended to August 6th. The program provides up to four months of rental assistance for eligible households who have lost income due t…
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  Helen Rosenthal · [email protected]
July 29, 2020 at 9:26 PM

Update on Lucerne Hotel Shelter

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Dear Neighbors, My staff and I have heard from large numbers of you who are gravely concerned about the City's use of the Lucerne Hotel as a shelter for homeless men during the pandemic. I hear you and I share your concerns. As a matter of publ…
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  Helen Rosenthal · [email protected]
July 23, 2020 at 11:02 PM

CORRECTION: Rental Assistance Applications Due By JULY 30TH

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Dear Neighbors, So many of us are seeing the impacts of the city's homelessness crisis -- whether it be our own fear of eviction, or accommodating those who live in homeless shelters into our neighborhood hotels. The focus of this email is to upda…
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  Helen Rosenthal · [email protected]
July 23, 2020 at 9:44 PM

Temporary Shelter at Lucerne & Important Housing Resources

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Dear Neighbors, So many of us are seeing the impacts of the city's homelessness crisis -- whether it be our own fear of eviction, or accommodating those who live in homeless shelters into our neighborhood hotels. The focus of this email is to upda…
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  Helen Rosenthal · [email protected]
July 20, 2020 at 6:53 PM

Cooling Centers Are Open

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) ** Dear Neighbors, ------------------------------------------------------------ As temperatures soar, please stay safe and check on any elderly or disabled neighbors who might need assistance. There are currently three cooling centers in our ar…
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  Helen Rosenthal · [email protected]
July 16, 2020 at 9:34 PM

School Re-Open Info Session Tonight & Rental Assistance

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) ** Dear Neighbors, ------------------------------------------------------------ One of the most critical challenges we face is how to safely re-open our schools. The Dept of Education is in dialogue with families and students across the city, a…
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  Helen Rosenthal · [email protected]
July 10, 2020 at 9:05 PM

DOE Town Hall & Small Business Updates

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) ** Dear Neighbors, ------------------------------------------------------------ Thank you to everyone who attended our Education Town Hall last night with NYC Dept of Education Deputy Chancellor Adrienne Austin and other DOE officials. We had a…
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  Helen Rosenthal · [email protected]
July 9, 2020 at 9:09 PM

Education Town Hall Tonight; Also Airing Live on Facebook!

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) ** School District 3 Town Hall ------------------------------------------------------------ New York City will re-open its public schools this Fall. Please join me tonight at 7pm to discuss the plans at our Town Hall with NYC Dept of Education …
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  Helen Rosenthal · [email protected]
July 8, 2020 at 11:45 PM

Education Town Hall This Thursday!

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) ** School District 3 Town Hall ------------------------------------------------------------ New York City will re-open its public schools this Fall. Please join me to discuss the plans at our Town Hall with NYC Dept of Education Deputy Chancell…
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