If you need help from Social Security
Beginning today, Social Security offices will be closed and all business will be done by phone or online. If you need help from Social Security: · First, please use the secure and convenient online services available at www.socialsecurity.gov/onlineservices. You can apply for retirement, disability, and Medicare benefits online, check the status of an application or […]
READ postI’m asking Governor Cuomo to postpone the March 20 sales tax payment
After speaking with restaurant and bar owners in my district forced to close by executive order, I’m asking Governor Cuomo to postpone the March 20 sales tax payment for affected businesses. They say this will lift a big burden off their shoulders as they cope with so many other issues right now.
READ postThe New York State Liquor Authority offers the following guidance for takeout and delivery of alcoholic beverages
The New York State Liquor Authority offers the following guidance for takeout and delivery of alcoholic beverages with food orders: Any on-premises licensee and any manufacturing licensee with on-premises retail privileges may sell for off-premises consumption any alcoholic beverages that it is able to sell for on premises consumption under the law. For example, a […]
READ postMayor de Blasio should immediately suspend alternate side parking
Mayor de Blasio should immediately suspend alternate side parking for rest of March. You can’t move your car if you are under mandatory or precautionary quarantine. Lets make things easy for people during this state of emergency.
READ postCon Edison and National Grid have agreed to suspend utility shut-offs
Major utilities including Con Edison and National Grid have agreed to suspend utility shut-offs, a concern for people who may be out of work.
READ postI urge Governor Cuomo to authorize an extension for residents and businesses to submit their income tax return
While we work diligently to contain the coronavirus, we also must recognize the economic hardship this outbreak is creating for most New Yorkers.
READ postMayor de Blasio has signed an Executive Order
Mayor de Blasio has signed an Executive Order limiting restaurants, bars and cafes to food take-out and delivery.
READ postNYC public schools will close until at least April 20th
As per Mayor de Blasio, NYC public schools will close until at least April 20th as it includes the Spring Break which is already scheduled for April 8th – April 17th.
READ postNYC’s public schools should be closed FOX News
NYC’s public schools should be closed and Mayor de Blasio should execute a plan that provides child care services for children of healthcare workers, first responders and others in need.
READ postYesterday President Trump declared a national state of emergency
This important step is the latest in a series or actions we are taking to make sure we protect the health and safety of Americans.
READ postMessage From NYC Board of Education
I.S. 27 Staten Island has a confirmed case of coronavirus in the school community.
READ postBrooklyn elementary Catholic Schools closing for the week of Mar 16th
I’ve just been informed by the Diocese that Brooklyn elementary Catholic Schools will join Staten Island Catholic elementary schools in closing for the week March 16.
READ postMeeting today of all Staten Island elected officials at Borough Hall
Following a meeting today of all Staten Island elected officials at Borough Hall, “we are calling on Mayor Bill de Blasio to close New York City Public Schools, grades 3-K through 12.
READ postFDA to Increase in New York’s capacity for testing
The FDA has approved the measures we sought to greatly increase New York’s capacity for testing and turn around time: Governor Cuomo says the 28 private labs the State is contracting with to test for #COVID19 will be up and running today. New York State should be able to do 6,000 tests a day starting […]
READ postSenior centers are closing but offering “grab-and-go” meals
Senior centers are closing but offering “grab-and-go” meals. As I posted the other day, if you know of someone age 60+ who is unable to cook or shop for themselves, Meals on Wheels still has nurses doing intakes for home food delivery. Please call 718-727-4435 on #StatenIsland and in Bay Ridge, Dyker heights and Bensonhurst […]
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