Keeping Our Nation’s Food Supply Safe
Yesterday, President Trump signed an Executive Order to preserve the safety of our Nation’s food supply chain. This order directs the Department of Agriculture to ensure America’s meat and poultry processors continue both safe and uninterrupted operations to the maximum extent possible
READ postFact Sheet: Overview of Federal Assistance
Governor Cuomo said President Trump “has delivered for New York” and he has. Whatever our state asked him for, we received. Here are the facts:
READ postPaycheck Protection Program Applications Resumes
Reminder: The Small Business Administration has resumed accepting PPP loan applications today. We encourage those seeking assistance to file your application as soon as possible.
READ postFact Sheet: COVID-19 Response Efforts
Attached is a fact sheets with important information specific to our region regarding the President’s COVID-19 response efforts
READ post10,000 face shields in memory of Andreas Koutsoudakis
Andrew raised $55,000 using GoFundMe to purchase protective equipment and supplies for the nurses and staff at local hospitals, nursing homes and group homes serving those with developmental disabilities in his father’s memory.
READ postMalliotakis Urges Governor to Develop Timeline to Resume Elective Surgeries
The New York State Department of Health needs to develop a timeline to lift the ban on elective surgeries and reschedule procedures throughout the state, beginning with those addressing life-threatening conditions. Assemblywoman Malliotakis spoke with the Governor’s staff last week and wrote a follow-up letter urging action.
READ postMalliotakis asks state to plan for elective surgeries
The New York State Department of Health needs to develop a timeline to lift the ban on elective surgeries and reschedule procedures throughout the state, beginning with those addressing life-threatening conditions. Assemblywoman Malliotakis spoke with the Governor’s staff last week and wrote a follow-up letter urging action. “We look to your office and the New […]
READ postWATCH: How to Make Your own Face Covering
With Governor Cuomo mandating face coverings where social distancing is not possible, like buses and the subway, here is how you can make a face covering out of things you have at home:
READ postWATCH: Nicole Malliotakis & Dr. Volpe answer your questions and concerns about COVID-19
Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis and Dr. Salvatore Volpe to answer your questions and concerns about COVID-19
READ postNew York Public Library still has virtual resources to offer
While local libraries are physically closed, New York Public Library reminds us that you can still access a wide range of books online.
READ postNew Yorkers who have recovered from COVID19 & had a positive test before March 7th can possibly help save another
Individuals who have recovered from COVID19 may have convalescent plasma in their blood, which has antibodies against the virus and could help with the development of a treatment for the virus.
READ postHospital Visitation Guidelines Update – The State Department of Health
The State Department of Health has updated guidelines to allow a support person to be present for patients in imminent end-of-life situations.
READ postLive Facebook Q&A with Dr. Salvatore Volpe April 13th 7pm
Precautions to take at home if you live with someone with COVID. How to handle mail, packages, groceries. Caring for pets if you have COVID or if you are caring for a COVID patient’s pet. And we’ll answer your questions.
READ postFact Sheet: Taking Precautions at Home
Most people who get sick with COVID-19 will have only mild illness and should recover at home.* Care at home can help stop the spread of COVID-19 and help protect people who are at risk for getting seriously ill from COVID-19.
READ postHave pets? Here’s a fact sheet on how to care for them during COVID19
How should I prepare for coronavirus Virus 2019 (COVID-19) if I have a pet? Take time now to make plans and prepare your pets in case you can no longer take care of your pets or have to go to the hospital due to COVID-19.
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