Government Alerts 3.9.21

New York COVID-19 Vaccine Update

Governor Cuomo has announced that vaccine eligibility has been expanded to New Yorkers aged 60 and over. Appointments will open across the state tomorrow, Wednesday, March 10 at 8:00am. On Wednesday, March 17, New York will open up vaccine eligibility to public-facing government employees, nonprofit emergency workers and essential building service workers. This includes workers such as public works employees, social service and child service caseworkers, government inspectors, sanitation workers, DMV workers, County Clerks, building service workers and election workers. And, the MTA has launched a new Vaccination Site Locator on their Live Subway Map.

The City’s effort to vaccinate homebound New Yorkers is now officially underway. The requirements are that you must be fully homebound, a resident of NYC, and eligible for the vaccine. Click here to add your name to the list of those interested in receiving in-home vaccination.

Check out Vax4NYC, 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. Visit the NYC Vaccine Command Center to learn all you need to know about the vaccines.

Public High Schools to Reopen for In-Person Learning 3.22.21

Mayor de Blasio has announced that NYC public high schools will reopen for in-person learning on Monday, March 22. Additionally, all school sports will return mid-April. Click here to learn more.

What Outdoor Dining on the UWS will Look Like this Spring 3.10.21

As the weather warms in the next month or so, what is the future of the Open Restaurants outdoor dining program? Join Manhattan Community Board 7 on Wednesday, March 10 from 6:30pm - 8:00pm for a virtual presentation to learn about the restaurant requirements, how the program is helping our community’s restaurants survive the COVID-19 pandemic, and the future of outdoor dining on sidewalk and curb spaces. RSVP here.

Clocks Spring Forward on 3.14.21

Daylight Savings Time is this Sunday, March 14 at 2:00am. Remember to set your clocks one hour forward before you go to bed Saturday night!

Mayor de Blasio Appoints Recovery Czar

Congratulations to Lorraine Grillo, who was appointed by Mayor de Blasio, as the Recovery Czar. In this new position, Grillo will coordinate across government agencies, non-profits and the private sector to ensure everyone is working together for New York City’s recovery. Click here to learn more. We advocated for a Recovery Czar to improve agency coordination during these challenging times, and we look forward to working with Grillo.

Free SBS Workshops

The NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) offers free workshops on business planning and operations, marketing, finance, HR and legal issues, and more. View the lineup here.

Upcoming Events for Women Entrepreneurs

Women Entrepreneurs NYC (WE NYC), an initiative of the NYC Department of Small Business Services that is dedicated to helping women start and grow their businesses, has a number of upcoming events for women entrepreneurs. Click here to check out the events.