Government Alerts 2.3.21

New York COVID-19 Vaccine Update

Governor Cuomo has announced that restaurant workers, taxi drivers, and workers at developmentally-disabled facilities are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine if local governments choose to include them. Check out 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.

Free SBS Workshops

The NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) offers free workshops on entrepreneurship, marketing, finance, legal issues, reopening guidelines, and more. View the lineup here.

Open Restaurants: Last Chance to Pick Up Plastic Barrier

NYC Department of Transportation announced that all Open Restaurants participants who have not yet claimed a plastic barrier will be able to pick one up on Wednesday, February 10 between 9:00pm - 3:00pm at 53-02 11th Street in Long Island City. This barrier is highly recommended to minimize the risk of danger to your patrons and the public, as well as damage to your property in the roadway. Because supply is limited, you should not claim a second barrier if you already have one. Learn more about the barrier here.

File Your Taxes for Free with NYC Free Tax Prep

File your taxes in-person or online with NYC Free Tax Prep if you earned $68,000 or less in 2020. The deadline to file 2020 tax returns is Thursday, April 15, 2021. Click here for more information.