Resources

Resources and Updates you may find useful:

o Red Zone Businesses: Red Zone Restrictions by Facility Type

· Testing Sites: NYC.gov/COVIDTest

· Reopening NYC: New York City is now in Phase 4 of reopening. For more information and guidance for businesses, houses of worship, and nonprofit organizations: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/covid/covid-19-businesses-and-facilities.page

· The Empire State Development Corporation’s official guidance on essential businesses for purposes of the Governor’s EO is available here: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__esd.ny.gov_ny-2Dcluster-2Daction-2Dinitiative-2Dguidance&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=nhmNqTzh72oyF_LOV8Tqn9XaVh5O1OkkWqyLMp6A1Z4&m=xHuHzjtSuGw6ZnRA598nDgQBawsgCwTR5R-MWIKHdFk&s=zY2X9h6nQjRNhCv8wrkigeKrfW_CaR-sTb3e0h8ATOs&e=

· Test & Trace The City is offering priority COVID testing for NYC Students and Teachers. To find a site, please go to: http://nyc.gov/doetest

o Test & Trace Hotline, a one-stop source for all things Test & Trace. Available from 9:00am – 9:00pm every day. Just dial 212-COVID19 (212-268-4319).

o Information on Test & Trace Corps https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www1.nyc.gov_site_coronavirus_get-2Dtested_test-2Dtrace-2Dcorps.page&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=nhmNqTzh72oyF_LOV8Tqn9XaVh5O1OkkWqyLMp6A1Z4&m=xHuHzjtSuGw6ZnRA598nDgQBawsgCwTR5R-MWIKHdFk&s=alcdocLDMbPPmWzqOPE75m0SKP3il4jYwHT5DMmzApA&e=

o After Test, What Now?

o Testing Positive Form

· Census: The deadline to complete the 2020 Census has been extended!

o What’s at Stake https://www1.nyc.gov/site/census/whats-at-stake/whats-at-stake.page

o Please fill out the census form to ensure our community gets the funding for the services it needs https://my2020census.gov/

o Get Involved https://www1.nyc.gov/site/census/get-involved/join-the-get-counted-team.page

· Department of Education

Priority Testing for School-Based Staff and Students https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.schools.nyc.gov_school-2Dyear-2D20-2D21_return-2Dto-2Dschool-2D2020_health-2Dand-2Dsafety_priority-2Dtesting&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=nhmNqTzh72oyF_LOV8Tqn9XaVh5O1OkkWqyLMp6A1Z4&m=xHuHzjtSuGw6ZnRA598nDgQBawsgCwTR5R-MWIKHdFk&s=UCIyJCZO4FWMqf-edMGqMZ7-toyVYj4hmKOeHLCDsRY&e=
Learning Bridges – Families can apply on a rolling basis at www.schools.nyc.gov/learningbridges
Meals for Remote Learning – https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/food/take-out-meals
Remote Learning Device Request https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__coronavirus.schools.nyc_RemoteLearningDevices&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=nhmNqTzh72oyF_LOV8Tqn9XaVh5O1OkkWqyLMp6A1Z4&m=xHuHzjtSuGw6ZnRA598nDgQBawsgCwTR5R-MWIKHdFk&s=x8GKw6UzYMIDiWxRbxRhQ3_2KecaW4u5iyeUzDF1PwU&e= To help students stay connected during emergencies, the DOE is lending internet-enabled iPads to support remote learning for students. If you would like to request a device for a NYC student in your family, please fill out the form below. Your child’s school will use the contact information you provide to get in touch with you regarding the delivery of your device.

· Board Of Elections:Register to vote: https://www.elections.ny.gov/VotingRegister.html

o New York City Absentee Ballot Request https://nycabsentee.com/

o Voters who decide they would rather vote in person can vote early October 24-November 1 or on Election Day, November 3. They can look up their assigned poll site at https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__findmypollsite.vote.nyc_&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=nhmNqTzh72oyF_LOV8Tqn9XaVh5O1OkkWqyLMp6A1Z4&m=xHuHzjtSuGw6ZnRA598nDgQBawsgCwTR5R-MWIKHdFk&s=OcFeRyP-bS-2WFSLBNsxg_P6B-kOuwvO3ZEScsOAw84&e=

o Please note: Brooklyn Absentee Ballot Issues: All voters who receive an absentee ballot should check their oath envelope right away to see if it has their correct name and address printed on it. If it is incorrect, they should NOT use it. If the oath envelope is correct they can use their initial ballot if they so choose.

o Brooklyn voters from the affected print run (approximately 100,000 people) will be mailed replacement ballot packages. Voters do not have to request replacement ballots in order to receive one. Once they receive them they should again check to make sure the oath envelope is correct.

o If voters wish to document any incident or do not receive their replacement ballot, they should contact the Board of Elections at 1-866-VOTE-NYC (1-866-868-3692) or email Apply4Absentee@boe.nyc. The Board of Elections will also conduct outreach via email and phone to impacted voters they have contact information for.

· Blood Bank: Due to COVID-19, there is a shortage of blood and blood donations are desperately needed.New York State is working with blood banks to ensure safe social distancing protocols are being followed. Learn how and where you can donate at ny.gov/donateblood]ny.gov/donateblood

· The deadline for health insurance special enrollment has been extended to December 31st, 2020. New Yorkers without health insurance can apply for coverage through the NY State of Health Plan Marketplace

· The data reflects the most recent information collected about people who have tested positive for COVID-19 in NYC. It is updated daily: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www1.nyc.gov_site_doh_covid_covid-2D19-2Ddata.page&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=nhmNqTzh72oyF_LOV8Tqn9XaVh5O1OkkWqyLMp6A1Z4&m=xHuHzjtSuGw6ZnRA598nDgQBawsgCwTR5R-MWIKHdFk&s=6RPf1ZM03DIO8YYT9zZoi3KxVurVFjxxEeo6G9UxtU0&e=

· Public Health milestones: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www1.nyc.gov_site_doh_covid_covid-2D19-2Dgoals.page&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=nhmNqTzh72oyF_LOV8Tqn9XaVh5O1OkkWqyLMp6A1Z4&m=xHuHzjtSuGw6ZnRA598nDgQBawsgCwTR5R-MWIKHdFk&s=TC0bhkNLj5Eb83oiitcuVK29q3t-1SqkBCl3k-tfgaU&e=

Invitation

· On October 20^th ThriveNYC and The New York Public Library are hosting a free online workshop where youth ages 13-18 can create comics to learn about mental health and stress management. The workshop is presented in partnership with Me, Myself, and I, a comic book company focused on mental health. Learn more and register here: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__thrivenyc.cityofnewyork.us_wp-2Dcontent_uploads_2020_10_CovidCritters-2DFlyer-2D101320.pdf&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=nhmNqTzh72oyF_LOV8Tqn9XaVh5O1OkkWqyLMp6A1Z4&m=xHuHzjtSuGw6ZnRA598nDgQBawsgCwTR5R-MWIKHdFk&s=1RnDaCI7d4V8U4rYiO5PI6HxN6FKIrl5Za_z7UAdmYY&e=

· October 20^th: Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness Webinar. Join the New York City Fire Department and New York City Emergency Management for a webinar on fire safety and emergency preparedness on Tuesday, October 20 at 12:00 PM. To register, click here.

· October 21^th: Please join me, the Kyrgyz American Foundation, and MOIA for a special event on Wednesday, October 21^stat 6PM:Central Asian Town Hall: The Case of Kyrgyz-Americans. More details here: http://secure-web.cisco.com/1HU9poYtny1nRA5NJly7dgGnc7CHWZFGOBcDvmC_8yN3aRpyIC5lupSDL6q7sbNO2DbBMBNLU4wiy-Donrl1heXCW7agETtJ21pj-1m622PNTXZsj73dXu45h9bsI1FcxTlREwwDZZEYb5tlOnH7xnnl_fmvYae4RrTnOlT6g2_7skZIHETeoupk3i8J3nPN7q24Yv64_9Xt1Jlz_alxZ67l4V2mweXdVXRnkj8xX8hktUWg6xyeLwBkNQyb0ir6G_ZQPXAvR-PcA4OQn1lNM0c8QFO5B3uSnjOroPjTdkQJtWaVGZznzCX-dOvDmrCfg1wmB5CYkWmMWdT9x9TO0B1miG-kOdNQcbcULP82hYms/http%253A%252F%252Fwww.kyrgyzamericanfoundation.org%252Fevents

· ThriveNYC and The New York Public Library are pleased to present “COVID-19 Community Conversations” led by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The COVID-19 pandemic is a worldwide traumatic experience that has disrupted our families, friends, and communities. To learn about the mental health challenges brought on by COVID-19 and the structural racism it has revealed, please join one of the free, 60 minute informational virtual presentations that includes time for discussion https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__thrivenyc.cityofnewyork.us_wp-2Dcontent_uploads_2020_10_Spaces-2DtoThrive-2DCOVID-2DConversations-2DFINALv2-2D100620.pdf&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=nhmNqTzh72oyF_LOV8Tqn9XaVh5O1OkkWqyLMp6A1Z4&m=xHuHzjtSuGw6ZnRA598nDgQBawsgCwTR5R-MWIKHdFk&s=zwJCTU2QKsuzBxb6o_Dn8wTY5EqUoNAOSnsdm6dGylE&e=