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Government Alerts 2.23.21

Feb 23, 2021
Government Alerts 2.23.21

New York COVID-19 Vaccine Update

Vaccine distribution is underway, with mass vaccination sites boosting appointment availability. Check outVax4NYC, TurboVax,Vaccine Together NY, NYC Vaccine List, and vaccinefinder.nyc.gov to try to find a vaccine location and schedule an appointment in NYC online. And, if you are outside of NYC, click here to check eligibility and try to make an appointment in New York State.

TONIGHT: CB7 Racial and Economic Health Disparities Forum

Manhattan Community Board 7's Health and Human Services Committee is holding a virtual forum on Racial and Economic Health Disparities at 7:00pm tonight, Tuesday February 23. Register here.

MOME Town Call 2.24.21

The NYC Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) is hosting a free Town Call on Health Coverage for Media and Entertainment Professionals on Wednesday, February 24 from 1:00pm-2:00pm. Click here to register to attend.

Free Tax Preparation Resources

The IRS Free File program, available only through IRS.gov or the IRS2Go app, offers brand-name tax preparation software packages at no cost. The software is free for those who earned $72,000 or less in 2020 and some of the Free File packages also offer free state tax return preparation. Taxpayers comfortable filling out tax forms electronically, can use Free File Fillable Forms, regardless of income, to file their tax returns either by mail or online.

Guidance on COVID-19 Resources & Warnings about Consumer Scams

As New York continues to experience an outbreak of COVID-19, it is imperative that individuals are prepared and informed during this time. In addition to health information, New Yorkers must know about their rights, the resources available to them, and be mindful about potential consumer scams related to COVID-19. Click here for more information on resources, rights, and potential scams and here for more on COVID-19 fraud.