Community Alerts 8.10.21

CDC Guidance for Vaccinated Individuals

As a reminder, the CDC has recommended that all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, wear a mask in public indoor settings. Click here to learn more.

Beat the Heat This Week

With dangerously high temperatures in the forecast from today through Friday, August 13, NYC Emergency Management and the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene advise New Yorkers to take steps to beat the heat. Beginning today, cooling centers are open across the city. To find the nearest location, including hours of operation, call 311 or visit the City’s Cooling Center Finder. The NYC Department of Parks and Recreation will also extend daily pool hours to 8:00pm from Wednesday, August 11 through Friday, August 13.

COVID-19 Small Business Recovery Grant Program Webinar

$800 million in grant funding is now available for eligible NY small businesses. Learn more about the NYS Small Business Recovery Grant Program at webinars every Tuesday from the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce. RSVP for the next webinar on Tuesday, August 17 at 2:00pm here.

Upgrades Along 9th Avenue: 3rd Quarter Updates

The NYC Department of Design and Construction (NYCDDC) is managing a capital improvement project along 9th Avenue in the Hell’s Kitchen area. Click here to read the newsletter related to the current project work for the 3rd Quarter of 2021. 

Upcoming SBS Webinars

The NYC Department of Small Business Services is hosting a variety of free webinars on Business Planning and Operations and Marketing. Check them out here.