As millions of people across the globe social distance and self-quarantine to help prevent further spread of the novel coronavirus, kids and families can help save lives by getting active at home.Continue reading
Today, May 5th, 2020, Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez, Chairman of the Transportation Committee held a press conference at the 161st Street-Yankee Stadium trains station to address the MTA newly proposed night closures for subway cleaning operation.Continue reading
In an effort to clear up any confusion consumers may have on the topic, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a list of guidance on grocery shopping during the COVID-19 pandemic.Continue reading
Everyday we await with anxiety the latest briefing from our governmental offices offering guidance and allocating resources to combat the spread of a terrible virus that has destroyed our way of life and upended lives the world over.Continue reading
Statement from Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez:
Given the highly contagious nature of the Coronavirus and lack of widespread testing in New York City, I call on Mayor de Blasio to shut down New York City immediately. Continue reading
New York businesses can only send half their staff outside under a new executive order Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday, as the city's confirmed novel coronavirus case count reached 1,339.Continue reading
Statement from Council Member Ben Kallos:
Technology is going to be a major tool in fighting the spread of novel coronavirus, but only for those who aren't trapped on the wrong side of the digital divide.Continue reading
Dear business owners,
While we have confirmed cases of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus in New York City, the current risk to New York City, is still low.Continue reading
The City today laid out its preparedness plans for the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak. The virus, initially identified in China, has now spread to 16 countries with 25 deaths, all in China.
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The Health Department is working with local, state, and federal partners in response to an outbreak in China caused by a novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). Continue reading