Category: News from Gale Brewer
Friends,
It’s Thursday, October 7, 2021. Welcome to my weekly update.
New York City’s COVID positivity rate is now 1.76%, down from 2.21% last week.
The number of new daily cases in the U.S. has fallen 35% since 9/1 (see the stunning graph here). Those interested in diving more deeply into local COVID statistics can check the NYC Dept. of Health website or thecity.nyc’s COVID tracker. If you’re… Read more
Friends,
It’s Thursday, September 30, 2021. Welcome to my weekly update.
New York City’s COVID positivity rate is now 2.21%, down from 2.48% last week. Those interested in diving more deeply into COVID statistics can check the NYC Dept. of Health website or thecity.nyc’s COVID tracker. If you’re not yet vaccinated, find a vaccine site here (including boosters).
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My Fresh Food for Seniors program is back this fall!… Read more
My Manhattan Vaccine and Recovery Task Force brings together government officials, health experts, industry and nonprofit leaders, and community groups to discuss how the borough can work together to defeat COVID and successfully reopen. Below, are the recordings of recent task force meetings. If you’d like to join these weekly Zoom calls (Tuesdays at 3 pm), email info@manhattanbp.nyc.gov.
November 23, 2021, discussing updates on vaccines and testing and how… Read more
My Fresh Food for Seniors program is back this fall! Seniors can order a mixed bag of fresh produce grown by New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania farmers, sourced by GrowNYC. Council Speaker Corey Johnson and Council Member Helen Rosenthal are my longtime partners in this initiative.
The process is simple: Seniors pay $9 cash for a bag– containing five to six varieties of fresh fruits and vegetables– … Read more
Friends,
It’s Thursday, September 23, 2021– the first full day of fall! Welcome to my weekly update.
New York City’s COVID positivity rate is now 2.48%, down from 2.96% last week. Those interested in diving more deeply into COVID statistics can check the NYC Dept. of Health website or thecity.nyc’s COVID tracker. If you’re not yet vaccinated, find a vaccine site here.
Total COVID deaths in the U.S.… Read more
Friends,
It’s Thursday, September 16, 2021. Welcome to my weekly update.
Where we are. New York City’s COVID positivity rate is now 2.96%, down from 3.31% last week. Those interested in diving more deeply into COVID statistics can check the NYC Dept. of Health website or thecity.nyc’s COVID tracker. If you’re not yet vaccinated, find a vaccine site here.
The Washington Post reported yesterday (9/15) another grim milestone… Read more
I’ve recently heard about dozens of job openings and opportunities:
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I’ve compiled a list of resources to help Manhattanites recover from Hurricane Ida:
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Manhattan Human Service Center (IS 88, 215 W. 114th St.). open for in-person assistance daily from 8 am – 8 pm – State and City agencies and nonprofits provide help with storm-related paperwork, food assistance referrals, and mental health services
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Homeowner resources from the NYC Dept. of Housing Preservation and Development
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File a water damage or loss
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Friends,
It’s Thursday, September 9, 2021. Welcome to my weekly update.
New York City’s COVID positivity rate is now 3.31%, down from 3.43% last week. Those interested in diving more deeply into COVID statistics can check the NYC Dept. of Health website or thecity.nyc’s COVID tracker. If you’re not yet vaccinated, find a vaccine site here.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said today (9/9) that the current rate of about… Read more
Friends,
It’s Thursday, September 2, 2021. Welcome to my weekly update.
Last night’s storm really gave us a wallop, with record one-hour rainfall in Central Park. The Governor and Mayor have both issued a state of emergency. Transit service is delayed and in some areas suspended, and the MTA’s subway and bus Twitter accounts are posting service updates. Call 311 to report suspected gas leaks and downed power lines, and… Read more
