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The 110th Precinct Community Council meeting scheduled for tonight at Ascension is cancelled.
Assemblyman Barnwell's office advised us that the meeting with the MTA for March 20th at St. Mary's in Woodside is cancelled. The MTA has cancelled all their events. UPDATE: All 104th Precinct Build the Block meetings have been cancelled until further notice. If you have plans to go to any events in the near future, we suggest you call to make sure it isn't cancelled. FYI from the Mayor's Office of Community Affairs Dear New Yorker, As you are aware, the City is currently responding to the novel coronavirus, and we want to make sure that you are provided with the most up-to-date information. Below you will find updates on the City’s response to the Coronavirus. For the latest information and best practice guidelines, we encourage you to visit DOHMH’s website at https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/coronavirus.page These can also be found on the DOHMH website in several languages. If you have any questions, please contact 311. Resources and Updates you may find useful: Text COVID to 692-692 for updates DOHMH has shared the attached graphic/poster with information. This can also be found on the DOHMH website in several languages. FAQs on Home Self-Monitoring for Novel Coronavirus in New York City: https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/imm/faq-for-home-self-monitoring-novel-coronavirus-nyc.pdf FAQs on Business and Employer Guidance: https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/imm/novel-coronavirus-faq-for-businesses.pdf Resources from Small Business Service: For small businesses who wish to stay up to date on industry-specific information, please fill out this form; https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/N336ZYB Updated guidance for small business owners from New York City’s Small Business Services: https://files.constantcontact.com/ef416ee8001/034b7539-fe5e-47a2-87e5-5f55ffa5a65c.pdf Emergency planning checklist for small businesses: http://www.nyc.gov/html/nycbe/downloads/pdf/EM_SBSBCPWorksheetsMar2017.pdf CDC Business Planning Checklist for Pandemics: https://files.constantcontact.com/ef416ee8001/eb47f014-79bd-4ba7-acd9-3119871943cc.pdf Update from NYCHA: https://mailchi.mp/222f93bfa6ae/nycha-intergov-organizational-changes-4076134?e=f23dbc1186 Hi All,
As a result of the coronavirus situation, Maspeth Federal Savings is cancelling all scheduled events through April 30th. This includes Earth Day. I will be reaching out to COMET's executive board as the date nears to determine whether or not we should cancel our April meeting. Stay healthy! Roe Daraio, President COMET Civic Association www.cometcivic.com FYI from Senator Addabbo:
AT AIRPORTS, BUS TERMINALS, AND ON PATH, PORT AUTHORITY INCREASES PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES AGAINST CORONAVIRUS Agency to Enhance Cleanings of Surfaces and Restrooms for Passengers at its Facilities Across the Region; Airports, PATH System, Bus Terminal, Bus Station, and Oculus Will See Intensified Sanitization with EPA-Approved Disinfectants; Port Authority Has Been Collaborating with CDC, CBP & State Health Departments Since January The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey today announced enhanced facility-wide cleaning and sanitizing protocols being implemented in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The Port Authority will increase cleanings of restrooms and surfaces frequently touched by passengers at the region’s airports, at the Port Authority Bus Terminal, at the George Washington Bridge Bus Station, at the Oculus World Trade Center Transportation Hub, and in the PATH train system. All areas will be disinfected on a regular basis using EPA-approved and CDC-endorsed disinfectants. The Port Authority continues to consult with New York State Department of Health, New Jersey Department of Health, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). "Safety and security are the top priority for the Port Authority as we work every day to keep the region moving,” said Port Authority Chairman Kevin O’Toole. “In consultation with federal and state health authorities the Port Authority is instituting an enhanced cleaning schedule effective immediately.” “As part of our commitment to the passengers at our facilities, the agency will increase cleanings in response to the coronavirus,” said Port Authority Executive Director Rick Cotton. “Across our facilities we are utilizing EPA approved, anti-viral cleaning agents to maintain the highest levels of sanitation.” AIRPORTS At the international arrivals areas at the region’s airports, the Port Authority has instructed all terminal operators to intensify cleaning protocols. This effort includes increased cleaning of restrooms using EPA-approved and CDC-endorsed cleaning agents and increased wipe down of frequently touched surfaces including doors, countertops, handrails on stairs and escalators, elevator cabs and buttons, information kiosks, ticket vending machines, ticket counters, seating areas, charging stations, water fountains, etc. The Port Authority has also directed terminal operators to deploy additional hand sanitizer units in the areas around federal inspection facilities. All decisions regarding the screening of international passengers arriving to the United States are made by federal agencies including the CDC and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). As it has since January, the Port Authority is providing all necessary support for the screening currently being carried out by the CDC and CBP of passengers at its airports and any ensuing referrals for quarantine in cooperation with state and city health authorities. BUS TERMINAL, BUS STATION, AND THE OCULUS At the Port Authority Bus Terminal, George Washington Bridge Bus Station, and the Oculus World Trade Center Transportation Hub, the Port Authority will increase the frequency and intensity of all cleaning routines. All commonly touched surfaces in the public spaces will be sanitized on a regular basis with an EPA-approved and CDC-endorsed cleaning agent. This includes surfaces throughout the facilities such as doors, handrails on stairs and escalators, elevator cabs and buttons, information Kiosks, ticket vending machines, ticket counters, seating areas, charging stations, water fountains, etc. PATH On PATH, the Port Authority has implemented an enhanced cleaning procedure with an EPA-approved and CDC-endorsed cleaning agent for all PATH cars, stations, and the Journal Square Bus Terminal. In addition to routinely removing stains, soil and surface dirt, cleaners will be disinfecting commonly touched surfaces including seating, doors, handrails, turnstiles, emergency gates, elevators, information kiosks, SmartLink and MetroCard ticket machines, etc. The Port Authority has also deployed health guidance PSAs in terminals and stations. The agency encourages all travelers to make themselves aware of the health and safety protocols established by the CDC. These include recommendations to: • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands. • Avoid close contact with people who are sick. • Stay home when you are sick. • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces. • Individuals who are experiencing symptoms and may have traveled to areas of concern or have been in contact with somebody who has traveled to these areas should call ahead to their healthcare provider before presenting for treatment. Assemblyman Barnwell wants folks to know what they need to know if their property is damaged during a city project.
Anybody that suffers damage during construction, should immediately do/be aware of the following: 1) File a notice of claim with the NYC Comptroller’s office within 90 days of the damage. However, note that the comptroller’s office takes a very long time to decide whether or not to approve your claim (THEY CAN DENY your claim) ALSO IT IS VERY IMPORTANT and NECESSARY that to preserve your claim, you must file a lawsuit in court against the City of New York within 1 year and 90 days of the damage. You should speak to an attorney regarding your claim/damages. 2) File a claim with the Department of Design & Construction (DDC) 3) Ask DDC for the name of their contractor, and the insurance information of their contractor. File a claim with the contractor’s insurance company. |
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