Info and Updates on Coronavirus in New York

It is news to none of you that the world is changing right before our eyes. As measures to stop the spread become more restrictive, it is hard to keep track. Here are some updates of closures:All New York City public schools are closed as of today, 3/16/2020. They will move to a distance learning model beginning Monday, 3/23/2020 and childcare will continue to be provided for children of essential workers. Will attempt to reopen on April 20, after the scheduled spring recess.

Joining the New York Public Library System, Brooklyn Public Libraries will be closed until the end of March.
All city run Senior Centers are closed, will still provide to go meals. Contact our office for more information on this.Bars and Restaurants close at 8pm starting last night and will be open for takeout and delivery only.
All private gyms, movie theaters, casinos, and museums are closed.
President says no gathering over 10 people for at least 15 days 

We ask that during this time you consider donating to a food bank. In the weeks ahead, they will be the primary source of food for many of our neighbors and community members. Here is a map to find one near you.

Please, find some time to fill out the 2020 CENSUS. Even if you didn't get the card in the mail yet, you can fill it out online using your address. It is so important, especially now, as census numbers go to fund things like hospitals and emergency recovery.

If you are the owner of a small business that has been impacted by these restriction, please go to nyc.gov/covid19biz to learn more about assistance the city will offer.

After much deliberation, Participatory Budgeting has been postponed, with hopes of resuming in the fall.

These are unprecedented times and circumstances. Please keep yourself safe, #StayHomeNYC as much as you are possibly able. We will try to keep you as updated as we can.

Please call 718-875-5200 if you need us. We will not be having office hours during this time.