Community Alerts 11.3.21

CDC Recommends Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine for Children 5 to 11

On Tuesday, November 2, the CDC recommended that children 5 to 11 years old be vaccinated against COVID-19 with the Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric vaccine. This recommendation allows providers to begin vaccinating eligible children as soon as possible. Learn more here.

Virtual Free Monthly Housing Clinic 11.3.21

Tenants with legal and/or housing court-related questions are invited to join Council Member Helen Rosenthal for the November Housing Clinic today, Wednesday, November 3, from 6:00pm - 7:00pm. The topic this month is: legal rights of rent stabilized & rent controlled tenants, plus a refresher on the NYS tenant protections passed in 2019. The clinic will be conducted via Zoom. Click here to register.

Virtual Medicare Enrollment Information Presentation 11.4.21

Speaker Corey Johnson and the Medicare Rights Center will be hosting a Medicare Enrollment Information Presentation on Thursday, November 4 from 5:00pm - 6:00pm. Click here to register.

NYPD: Wanted for Assault

Do you know this man (pictured right)? On Monday, November 1 at 10:06pm in front of 1849 Broadway (at 61st Street) in Manhattan, the suspect approached a 51-year-old male, threatened to kill him, then struck him with an axe in the left arm.

If you have any information, please anonymously call the NYPD at 800-577-TIPS. Click here for a tweet from the NYPD.

November Rat Academy Events

Join the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene for their Rat Academy Virtual Trainings to learn about rat prevention methods. The following are the November sessions: Wednesday, November 3 at 5:00pm; Tuesday, November 9 at 4:00pm; Tuesday, November 16 at 4:00pm; and Tuesday, November 30 at 7:00pm.

Restrictions on the Distribution of Plastic Straws, Splash Sticks, and Stirrers

As of November 1, 2021, New York City food service establishments may no longer provide single-use plastic beverage straws, except upon request. Additionally, food service establishments may no longer provide single-use beverage splash sticks or stirrers made of plastic. Learn more here.

Fact Sheet for International Travel

The United States border is reopening for international travel on Monday, November 8. Ahead of the reopening, the Biden administration has released clarification regarding entry protocols.

Get Your COVID-19 Booster Shot

COVID-19 booster shots are available for Pfizer-BioNTech, Modern and Johnson & Johnson vaccines for those who are eligible. Click here to find out if you're eligible to receive a booster shot and here to find a vaccine site.