[BwayDems] US Census & Assembly Member O'Donnell's July 17 Update
Amy Porter
aporter.bwaydem at gmail.com
Fri Jul 17 14:23:27 EDT 2020
Broadway Dems will be joining with Assemblymember Danny O’Donnell’s office
to make calls to our neighbors about the Census!
*Day:* Monday, July 27
*Time: *6 to 8 pm
Save the date! And for more information, read below under Volunteer
Opportunity.
Please also see important information below about rent relief, unemployment
support and Covid-19 testing and resources:
*Dear Neighbor,*
As New York City moves into the heart of summer, we are still contending
with the far reaching impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. As always, I
encourage you to stay informed and refer to the City and State authorities
to stay up to date on what activities and businesses are permitted, and
best practices on how to stay safe. With cases rising in States around the
country, it is critical that we remain committed to doing everything we can
to prevent a resurgence of the pandemic here in New York. For the health
and safety of our community, please continue to wear a mask, social
distance whenever possible, and follow the direction health authorities.
Below, please find updates on:
- New York State Rental Relief
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Unemployment Updates
- Local Coronavirus Testing Sites
- Additional Coronavirus Resources
My office is open, with all staff continuing to work from home.
Please leave a voicemail at 212-866-3970 or email me at
odonnelld at nyassembly.gov and we will respond as quickly as possible,
prioritizing time sensitive issues.
*Truly Yours, Danny*
*After the success of police reform in Albany, our community has stayed
engaged and committed to addressing racism and **discrimination.*
*Assembly Member O'Donnell spoke and listened at a socially distant rally
at the Firemen's Memorial in Riverside Park.*
*COVID Rent Relief Program Applications Are Live*
New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) has opened applications
for an emergency rental assistance program to help keep low-income families
in their homes. The program, which is designed to reach those individuals
and families with the greatest need, will provide direct aid for tenants
who lost income due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The application period will be *open for two weeks (July 16 - July 30)*.
Residents can apply any time during the two-week period. Online
applications are available here: https://hcr.ny.gov/RRP
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To qualify for the program, applicants must meet all of the eligibility
requirements:
- Must be a renter with a primary residence in New York State.
- Before March 1, 2020 and at the time of application, household income
(including unemployment benefits) must be below 80 percent of the Area
Median Income, adjusted for household size. Applicants can find the Area
Median Income for their county, based on household size, on HCR's website
here
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- Before March 1, 2020 and at the time of application, the household
must have been "rent burdened," which is defined as paying more than 30
percent of gross monthly income towards rent.
- Applicants must have lost income during any period between April 1,
2020 and July 31, 2020.
- For additional information and FAQs, please visit HCR's website:
https://hcr.ny.gov/RRP
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The HCR website is experiencing high traffic volumes. Applications will be
accepted through July 30th, and will *not* be first come, first served, so
please continue checking the application submission page until you are able
to get through. Paper applications
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are also available and must be postmarked no later than July 30, 2020.
Please contact my office for any additional support, or with any questions.
*Volunteer Opportunity: Census Phonebank *
Join my office and community partners, Broadway Dems, in reaching out to
our neighbors to encourage everyone to fill out the US Census. The Census
happens every 10 years, and it is a pillar of our democracy, counting
everyone living in the United States (regardless of citizenship). It
affects our representation in Congress, funding for our district's beloved
programs and services, and more. So help your neighbors and our community
by ensuring a full count of local residents.
We will be calling our neighbors on *Monday July 27, from 6-8pm*. Sign up
to help here: mobilize.us/nyccensus/event/289595/
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*Ongoing Unemployment Support*
My office continues to help hundreds of individuals resolve issues with
their Unemployment Insurance/Pandemic Unemployment Assistance cases. Most
people we have helped have been approved and are receiving payments. We are
still working with constituents who continue to have issues with their
cases, including missed backpay, receiving an incorrect benefit
determination, and delayed payments. If you currently have issues with your
Unemployment Insurance/Pandemic Unemployment Assistance application, please
reach out to my office at 212.866.3970 or email me at
odonnelld at nyassembly.gov.
*How to Get Tested for COVID-19*
Testing sites are open, and all New Yorkers are advised to get tested now,
whether or not you have symptoms or are at increased risk. If you would
like to find the nearest testing site by you, the New York State Department
of Health has provided this tool depicting antibody or diagnostic testing:
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/coronavirus/get-tested/covid-19-testing.page
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Tests are also offered at NYC Health and Hospital sites:
https://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/covid-19-testing-sites/
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Ongoing COVID-19 Information
For the latest updates, please continue to consult the following sources:
- New York City Department of Health
- https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/coronavirus.page
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- New York State Department of Health
- https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/coronavirus/
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- Sign up to receive regular text messages from the City on the
coronavirus by texting “COVID” to 692-692.
- 24-Hour Coronavirus hotline: 1-888-364-3065
*Resources for Responding to COVID-19:*
- Domestic or Gender Based Violence:
- https://www1.nyc.gov/nychope/site/page/home
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or
call 1-800-621-4673 (HOPE). In an emergency call 911
- Food Access:
- Daily Meals For All at Schools:
https://www.opt-osfns.org/schoolfoodny/meals/default.aspx
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- Kosher meals available at PS 75 locally, as well as these sites
citywide:
https://www.opt-osfns.org/schoolfoodny/meals/kosher_service.aspx
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- GetFoodNYC meal delivery, for those with no way to leave the house,
including seniors:
https://cv19engagementportal.cityofnewyork.us/#/display/5e7555117ad6750216160409
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- For a map of food pantries and food banks, see
https://www.foodbanknyc.org/get-help
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- Mental Health:
- Visit NYC WELL for a range of services for all ages, including
resources from connections to therapy and meditation support:
https://nycwell.cityofnewyork.us/en/
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call 1-888-NYC-Well (692-9355), or text "Well” to 65173
- Older New Yorkers:
- All Department For The Aging (DFTA) meals are now delivery only.
- Seniors can contact agingconnect at aging.nyc.gov or call Aging
Connect at 212-Aging-NYC (212-244-6469) or 311 to get set up for food
deliveries
- Mental Health and Bereavement Counseling from Service Program for
Older People: https://www.spop.org/
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- Overnight MTA Service:
- If you need to travel between 1am, and 5am, see the adjusted bus
schedules at https://new.mta.info/coronavirus/overnight
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- If you are an essential worker, you are eligible for a free trip in
a for-hire vehicle each night if your bus trip would take more
than 1 hour
and 20 minutes, would require more than two transfers, or the bus stop is
more than a ten minute walk. To register for this service, follow the
instructions at the link above or contact my office for support.
- LGBTQ New Yorkers:
- https://www.sageusa.org/coronavirus/
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- Small Business Loans and Grants:
- SBS is offering daily webinars to help you learn about a range of
assistance available for small businesses in NYC impacted by COVID-19.
-
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/nyc-department-of-small-business-services-5423713077
- Information from the Federal Small Business Administration,
including on PPP Loans via the CARES Act:
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options
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- Volunteer Opportunties:
- West Side Federation for Senior & Supportive Housing, Inc (WSFSSH):
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeD-LmLSmymaWvzuZiVWPH33A1m5Q1y8V5F3ykEa2ZLupFDGw/viewform
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- West Side Campaign Against Hunger:
http://www.wscah.volunteerhub.com/
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- NYC Service:
https://www.nycservice.org/pages/index.php?bitpage_id=214
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