New Yorkers have been amazing in acting for the good of the group throughout the pandemic, and as we near the light at the end of this COVID tunnel, we must continue to work together. Remember that all New York State-operated vaccination sites are open for walk-ins on a first-come, first-serve basis. And if you prefer to schedule an appointment, you can do so on the Am I Eligible App or by calling 1-833-NYS-4-VAX (1-833-697-4829). Our providers are working around the clock to get as many shots in arms as possible, and we as a society must all do our part.  Photo of the Day: Are you ready to join #TeamVaccine? Here’s what else you need to know tonight: 1. COVID hospitalizations dropped to 2,264. Of the 194,988 tests reported yesterday, 2,370, or 1.22 percent, were positive. The 7-day average percent positivity was 1.53 percent. There were 571 patients in ICU yesterday, down 34 from the previous day. Of them, 354 are intubated. Sadly, we lost 25 New Yorkers to the virus. 2. As of 11am this morning, 59.4 percent of adult New Yorkers have completed at least one vaccine dose. Over the past 24 hours, 161,388 total doses have been administered. To date, New York administered 16,395,758 total doses with 47.0 percent of adult New Yorkers completing their vaccine series. See additional data on the State’s Vaccine Tracker. 3. The federal government is accepting applications for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. If you’re a restaurant owner, caterer, or food business owner, I encourage you to take a look and apply. 4. In the third round of the program, Nourish NY has spent $9 million to help New Yorkers in need. So far, over eight million pounds of raw milk has been turned into dairy products and distributed by food banks, along with over 2.5 million pounds of produce. Over five million meals have been made for households in need using products sourced from New York farms. Tonight’s “Deep Breath Moment”: A local barber in Amsterdam, NY, is hoping to use community support to inspire local high schoolers to attend college. Understanding the struggle many went through during COVID, barber Jay Blendz started “Books N’ Blendz,” a $2,000 scholarship fund to help high school seniors in his community with their post-graduation pursuits. The scholarship will be given to four high school graduates to use toward tuition, books and room and board. Ever Upward, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo |
NYS Coronavirus Update: Vaccination Update — Federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund
May 10, 2021
ATTENTION RESIDENTS OF HAMILTON FISH PLAZA … SAVE THE DATE!
The Fareground Organization will be at Hamilton Fish Plaza on Sunday May 16th, 2021 at 11am. Fareground will be handing out FREE GROCERIES to residents of Hamilton Fish Plaza from 11am -12pm. Please see the information below and share this information with your fellow residents.
Attention Residents of Hamilton Fish Plaza … Beware of Raccoons
May 5, 2021
There have been recent sittings of raccoons by the garbage dumpster on the Hamilton Fish Property. Police have recently been on the BHA property to handle a raccoon infected with rabies. Raccoon sittings continue to be reported by residents and BHA is requesting all residents to take precaution.
If you see a raccoon by the garbage dumpster please do not approach it. Residents should call the police immediately and avoid coming into contact with these animals.
BHA is encouraging all residents to stay safe and avoid any contact with raccoons. Please take precaution to protect yourself and your pets.
Thank you,
BHA Management
NYS Coronavirus Update: Major Reopening — Subway Resuming 24-Hour Service
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
New Yorkers have embodied the spirit of New York Tough, and it shows in our numbers more and more every day. As the rate of vaccinations increases and the rate of infection decreases we are able to accelerate the reopening. I urge those who have yet to be vaccinated to protect themselves, their families and their communities and to roll up your sleeve. We are all in this together.  Photo of the Day: After 44 days of operation, the Bay Eden vaccination site successfully administered their 50,000th shot yesterday to Ms. Lenore Hurdle from the Bronx. Here’s what else you need to know tonight: 1. COVID hospitalizations are at 2,573. Of the 96,747 tests reported yesterday, 2,173, or 2.25 percent, were positive. The 7-day average percent positivity rate was 1.76 percent. There were 625 patients in ICU yesterday, up 12 from the previous day. Of them, 381 are intubated. Sadly, we lost 39 New Yorkers to the virus. 2. As of 11am this morning, 46.9 percent of New Yorkers have completed at least one vaccine dose. Over the past 24 hours, 147,654 total doses have been administered. To date, New York has administered 15,882,018 total doses with 35.7 percent of New Yorkers completing their vaccine series. See data by region and county on the State’s Vaccine Tracker: ny.gov/vaccinetracker. 3. The Citizen Public Health Training Course will open on Wednesday, May 5. Enroll for free and learn about preparedness for and prevention of public health emergencies from top experts from Cornell University. After the course, you will be able to take an active role in helping your community rebuild from the effects of COVID-19, and serve as part of an informed network that can be mobilized in the future to help respond to public health emergencies. 4. New York State announced a historic investment in child care. The COVID pandemic only exacerbated the problems and inequities that already existed in our society, and as we continue to rebuild and recover, child care will play a critical role in getting New Yorkers back to work and reopening our economy. The investments included in the year’s budget will help support both working families and the child care providers that have been so essential during these unprecedented times. Learn more. Tonight’s “Deep Breath Moment”: A Texas woman who served as a school custodian is now a much-loved teacher at the same school. Wanda Smith worked long hours as a bus monitor and then a custodian for the Brenham Elementary School in Texas, but she never lost sight of her dream of eventually becoming a teacher. After nine years, during which she attended night classes, Smith earned a bachelor’s degree and became a certified teacher. She returned to Brenham Elementary to teach first grade and has inspired her students and the entire community. “When I stand in front of my classroom, I am living my dream” she told The Today Show. Ever Upward, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo |
UPCOMING POP-UP VACCINATION SITE IN BEACON, NY
Upcoming Beacon Pop-up
The NYS Department of Health will be in Beacon, NY for a community pop-up event on Wednesday, May 5th at Beacon Memorial Hall. COVID 19 Vaccinations will be administered from 10:45am until 1:00pm
Please share this information with friends and family and check out the website below. Sign up using this link: https://apps2.health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks/cdmspr/2/counties?DateID=C133E04235B8035EE0530A6C7C15E48F
We will be allowing walk-ins from 10AM-12PM.
For a complete list of upcoming vaccine clinics at our various fixed and pop-up locations please visit our vaccine appointment webpage.
Residents in need of assistance can also call our COVID information line at 845-486-3555 and press # to speak with a representative who can book them an appointment over the phone. Thank you!
NYS Coronavirus Update: Curfews Ending in May
April 29, 2021
The COVID numbers continue to point in the right direction, allowing us to increase economic activity even more. Beginning May 17, the 12am outdoor dining area curfew for bars and restaurants will be lifted. The 12am indoor dining area curfew will be lifted on May 31. We will also lift the 1am curfew for catered events where attendees have provided proof of vaccination status or a recent negative COVID-19 test result beginning May 17 (with the curfew for all catered events set to be lifted May 31). Lifting these restrictions will help businesses and bring us all closer to a new normal. However, we will only able to maintain this progress as more people get the COVID vaccine to protect themselves and our communities. With walk-in appointments available at all NYS mass vaccination sites beginning tomorrow—all you have to do is show up. If you’ve already gotten the vaccine, help us spread the word!  Image of the Day: Starting tomorrow, all mass vaccination sites will accept walk-in appointments for all eligible New Yorkers. Get vaccinated, NY. Here’s what else you need to know tonight: 1. COVID hospitalizations dropped to 3,117, the lowest since November 26. Of the 173,527 tests reported yesterday, 3,146, or 1.81 percent, were positive. The 7-day average positivity rate was 2.02 percent. There were 712 patients in ICU yesterday, down 16 from the previous day. Of them, 444 are intubated. Sadly, we lost 32 New Yorkers to the virus. 2. As of 11am this morning, 45.1 percent of New Yorkers have completed at least one vaccine dose. Over the past 24 hours, 217,141 total doses have been administered. To date, New York has administered 14,920,139 total doses with 32.6 percent of New Yorkers completing their vaccine series. See data by region and county on the State’s Vaccine Tracker: ny.gov/vaccinetracker. 3. Starting May 3, seating will be allowed at bars in New York City. Lifting this restriction will make New York City consistent with the food services guidance currently in effect in the rest of the state. 4. Catered events can resume at private residences beginning May 3. Events can be held above the State’s residential gathering of 10 people indoors and 25 people outdoors, as long as the events adhere to safety guidelines and they are staffed by a professional, licensed caterer and do not violate any local or municipal laws. 5. Erie County is partnering with local breweries to help distribute the COVID-19 vaccines. As part of the “Shot and Chaser” program, participating breweries will set up pop-up vaccination clinics and adults age 21 and up can stop by for a vaccine and receive a beer on the house. The program also applies for the second shot. So far, Resurgence and Flying Bison brewing companies in South Buffalo have agreed to join the effort. Tonight’s “Deep Breath Moment”: A gifted 12-year-old is receiving both a high school and college diploma in the same week. During the pandemic, Mike Wimmer from Salisbury, North Carolina, took extra dual enrollment classes and will receive an associate’s degree from Rowan-Cabarrus Community College alongside his high school diploma from Concord Academy High School. Wimmer has a deep love for robotics and technology and said “[his] entrepreneurial goal is to build technology that enables people to live better lives.” If you were forwarded this email, you can subscribe to New York State’s Coronavirus Updates here. Ever Upward, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo |
Gov. Cuomo News Conference held on Monday April 26th, 2021
April 28, 2021
LIVE: NY Gov. Cuomo Holds News Conference
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NYS Coronavirus Update: Walk-In Appointments at Mass Vaccination Sites — Updated Mask Guidance
It’s critical for us to make the vaccine as accessible as possible and provide all opportunities for New Yorkers to get vaccinated. Beginning Thursday, April 29, all New York State mass vaccination sites will open to eligible New Yorkers for walk-in vaccination on a first-come, first-serve basis for all. The walk-in appointments are reserved for first doses only—second-dose appointments will be scheduled immediately after New Yorkers receive their first dose. This new approach means any eligible New Yorker age 16 and older will be able to walk into any mass vaccination site and walk out with a shot in arm, eliminating the need to make an appointment online or by phone. We’ll continue to work 24/7 to get the vaccine to communities across the state so everyone can be vaccinated. So roll up your sleeve and let’s get vaccinated, New York.
Photo of the Day: The Binghamton University mass vaccination site will move indoors to accommodate more vaccinations (Photo by Mike Groll)
Here’s what else you need to know tonight:
1. New York will adopt the new CDC mask guidance for fully vaccinated people. Fully vaccinated individuals can conduct outdoor activities or gather without wearing a mask outdoors except in certain crowded settings and venues. Read the full CDC guidance.
2. COVID hospitalizations rose slightly to 3,184. Of the 103,675 tests reported yesterday, 2,704, or 2.61 percent, were positive. The 7-day average positivity rate was 2.06 percent. There were 728 patients in ICU yesterday, down one from the previous day. Of them, 461 are intubated. Sadly, we lost 26 New Yorkers to the virus.
3. As of 11am this morning, 44.6 percent of New Yorkers have completed at least one vaccine dose. Over the past 24 hours, 152,118 total doses have been administered. To date, New York has administered 14,702,998 total doses with 31.9 percent of New Yorkers completing their vaccine series. See data by region and county on the State’s Vaccine Tracker: ny.gov/vaccinetracker.
4. The mass vaccination site at Binghamton University will relocate indoors. The mass vaccination site, currently located at 10 Gannett Drive in Johnson City, will move inside the building at the same address. The move will allow for increased capacity and protection from any adverse weather conditions.
Tonight’s “Deep Breath Moment”: An arts project is using vacant New York City storefronts to spark interest in the arts and brighten up the community. Barbara Anderson created the Art on the Avenue NYC project and transformed storefronts in Greenwich Village into colorful galleries for local artists to feature their work. This is the project’s second iteration; the first took place in June of last year on Columbus Avenue.
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Ever Upward,
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo