Government Alerts 1.26.21

COVID-19 Vaccine Q&A 2.4.21

Join the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Ryan Health, Lenox Health Greenwich Village, Mt. Sinai Beth Israel, New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson and other government officials for a virtual COVID-19 Vaccine Q&A on Thursday, February 4 at 6:30pm. Click here to RSVP via Zoom.

Health Coverage: New York State Enrollment Ends Sunday

If you have lost your health insurance or have not had coverage, go to https://nystateofhealth.ny.gov/ for a comprehensive list of affordable options -- including subsidized individual health plans and Medicaid. New York State's current open enrollment period runs until Sunday, January 31. New Yorkers can enroll in Medicaid all year long.

FBI Most Wanted: U.S. Capitol Violence

The FBI is seeking information that will assist in identifying individuals who were actively instigating rioting and violence in the U.S. Capitol building and surrounding area in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, January 6. If you witnessed unlawful violent actions or have any information about the listed cases, you should submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov. You may also call ‪1-800-CALL-FBI (1-‪800-225-5324) to verbally report tips and/or information related to this investigation. Find more information and view the cases here.

OMNY Now Available Across MTA Stations and Buses

The OMNY contact-less fare payment systems is now fully installed at all MTA subway stations and buses. The system is pay-per-ride so unlimited card options are unavailable via OMNY. They don’t currently have reduced fares built in for students, seniors, or other reduced fare programs. These will be available at future phases of the rollout. Click here for more information on OMNY.

Join Your Local Community Board

Apply now to join your Community Board. The Boards are pivotal in shaping their communities and work to enhance and preserve the character of the city’s many unique neighborhoods. Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer's application has been extended through Monday, February 22. Apply here.