Government Alerts 4.13.21

Find a COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment

Check out the following websites to try to schedule an appointment: Vax4NYC, TurboVax  (back online thanks to a partnership with NYC DoITT), Vaccine Together NY, NYC Vaccine List, vaccinefinder.nyc.gov, NY Health + Hospital Vaccine Scheduler, and the New York State Vaccine Scheduler. And, click here to view a comprehensive list of vaccine resources from Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer.

Following guidance from the CDC and FDA, New York has paused its distribution of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. According to the Governor, people who have appointments TODAY to receive the J&J vaccine at a State vaccination site will receive the Pfizer vaccine. You should not cancel your appointment! We have no information on future appointments, but you can call the vaccine hotline at 1-833-NYS-4-VAX (1-833-697-4829) for more information. 

Upcoming Manhattan Community Board 7 Meetings 

Tonight, April 13 at 6:30pm, CB7 is hosting a Transportation Committee meeting. Click here to register. Other CB7 committee meetings that are happening this next week include: Business & Consumer Issues Committee on Wednesday, April 14; Youth, Education & Libraries Committee on Thursday, April 15; and Parks & Environment Committee on Monday, April 19. View CB7’s entire list of upcoming meetings and agendas here.

Take the PPE Market Survey

The City of New York is surveying businesses to understand the supplies they purchase and need to operate during the COVID-19 pandemic. Complete the survey here.

Remove Standing Water on Your Property to Reduce Mosquitoes

Because mosquitoes breed in water, the New York City Health Department is asking for your cooperation in getting rid of standing water on your property. Article 151.03 of the New York City Health Code requires property owners to remove accumulated water from their property from Thursday, April 1 through Sunday, October 31. Get tips on removing mosquitoes here and click here to view a checklist for getting rid of standing water.

City Cleanup Corps is Hiring

The City Cleanup Corps (NYC CCC) will employ 10,000 New Yorkers for beautification across the city. NYC CCC workers will wipe away graffiti, powerwash sidewalks, create community murals, tend to community gardens, beautify public spaces, and work with community organizations to clean their neighborhoods. Check out available job opportunities here.

Pet Owner Eviction Project

Animal Haven's Pet Owner Eviction Project, in partnership with the Mayor's Office of Animal Welfare and NYC Emergency Management's Animal Planning Task Force, is seeking to connect vulnerable tenants at risk of losing their pets while facing a potential eviction with free and low-cost resources. Learn more here and call 877-204-8821 for the COVID-19 Pet Hotline.