Coronavirus (Covid-19) Drive-Thru Testing Sites Now Open
While testing is open to all, you must first be screened to be referred for an appointment. If you are exhibiting symptoms and would like to be screened to take a swab test, please call NY State Department of Health at 888-364-3065.
READ postDOHMH Is Now Posting A Daily COVID-19 Report
My colleagues and I have been pushing for more information on coronavirus testing and positive cases and a better breakdown of the information. DOHMH is now posting a daily report that has all kinds of data (including borough breakdowns).
READ postGovernor Cuomo Announces Mortgage Payments Will Be Waived for Those Affected
Governor Cuomo made a wise move today with the announcement that mortgage payments will be waived along with late fees and suspending foreclosures for 90 days for people who have been laid off or who are otherwise facing financial hardships due to the outbreak.
READ postMalliotakis: Releasing Prisoners During Coronavirus Crisis is Insane
Even during an emergency situation, we shockingly still see members of Congress attempting to use the crisis to push their radical agenda.
READ postStaten Island Delegation Calling On Retired Healthcare Professionals To Volunteer To Staff COVID-19 Mobile Testing Site
If you are, or know someone who is, willing to share their time and expertise to fight this crisis your service will be deeply appreciated.
READ postThere Will Be A Drive-Thru Testing Site In Each Of The Five Boroughs
The Staten Island site, located at South Beach Psychiatric Center (corner of Fr. Capodanno Blvd. and Seaview Avenue), will be the first to open tomorrow Thursday March 19 by appointment only.
READ postProperty tax bills: Calling on the mayor to provide relief
With property tax bills due April 1 and quarterly water bills set to be sent soon, we are calling on the mayor to provide relief by alleviating uncertainty for both local businesses and residents.
READ postAlternate Side Parking will be suspended in New York City
JUST IN: Starting tomorrow, March 18th and through Tuesday, March 24th, Alternate Side Parking will be suspended in New York City. We will provide updates on any further suspensions as […]
READ postEmployers can now apply online for an employee retention grant
From the Mayor’s Office: Starting tomorrow (3/17), small businesses impacted by COVID-19 will be able to apply online for an employee retention grant. The team at the NYC Department of […]
READ postIf 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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